I had the same great view for the conclusion of Rolex as I did for dressage — a spot right by the in-gate as riders went into the stadium hoping for a clear trip and exited with mixed results. It’s an emotional roller coaster being that close to the riders and experiencing the highs and lows right along with them. I felt like I was riding co-pilot on the victory gallops with Lynn Symansky and Donner and Hawley Bennett-Awad and Gin & Juice as they delivered beautiful clear rounds, and I felt the crushing disappointment right along with Buck Davidson when things didn’t go his way with his beloved Ballynoecastle RM. That’s eventing for you — the highest mountains and the lowest valleys all packed into a few minutes. I hope these photos help you relive those final moments of the 2013 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event. Go eventing.
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- Andrew Nicholson and Calico Joe
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- Andrew Nicholson and Calico Joe
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- Can last year’s Rolex winners do it again? Photo by Jenni Autry.
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- 2013: Andrew Nicholson and Quimbo. Photo by Jenni Autry.
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- Andrew Nicholson and Quimbo
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- Austin O’Connor and Ringwood Mississippi
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- Austin O’Connor and Ringwood Mississippi
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- Beth Perkins and Sal Dali
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- Buck Davidson and Ballynoecastle RM
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- Buck Davidson and Ballynoecastle RM. Photo by Jenni Autry.
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- Buck Davidson and Ballynoecastle RM
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- Buck Davidson and Mar De Amor
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- Buck Davidson and Mar De Amor
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- Buck Davidson and Park Trader
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- Buck Davidson and Park Trader
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- Daniel Clasing and Houston
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- Daniel Clasing and Houston
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- Emily Renfroe and Walk The Line
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- Hawley Bennett-Awad and Gin & Juice
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- Hawley Bennett-Awad and Gin & Juice
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- James Alliston and Jumbo’s Jake
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- James Alliston and Jumbo’s Jake. Photo by Jenni Autry.
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- James Alliston and Parker
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- Jan Byyny and Syd Kent
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- Jan Byyny and Syd Kent
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- Jan Byyny and Syd Kent
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- Jonelle Richards and The Deputy. Photo by Kasey Mueller.
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- Jonelle Richards and The Deputy
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- Katie Ruppel and Sir Donovan
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- Katie Ruppel and Sir Donovan
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- Katie Ruppel and Sir Donovan
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- Kendal Lehari and Daily Edition
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- Kendal Lehari and Daily Edition
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- Kristi Nunnink and R-Star
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- Last year’s champions Kristi Nunnink and R-Star (photo by Jenni Autry)
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- Kristi Nunnink and R-Star
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- Kristin Schmolze and Ballylaffin Bracken
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- Kristin Schmolze and Ballylaffin Bracken. Photo by Jenni Autry.
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- Kristin Schmolze and Ballylaffin Bracken
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- Lynn Symansky and Donner at Rolex. Photo by Jenni Autry.
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- Lynn Symansky and Donner at Rolex (photo by Jenni Autry)
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- Lynn Symansky and Donner.
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- Lynn Symansky and Donner at Rolex. Photo by Jenni Autry.
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- Lynn Symansky and Donner
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- Meghan O’Donoghue and Pirate
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- Meghan O’Donoghue and Pirate. Photo by Jenni Autry.
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- Michelline Jordan and Irish Diamonds
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- Peter Atkins and Henry Jota Hampton. Photo by Jenni Autry.
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- Peter Atkins and Henry Jota Hampton
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- Peter Atkins and Henry Jota Hampton. Photo by Jenni Autry.
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- Peter Barry and Kilrodan Abbott
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- Peter Barry and Kilrodan Abbott
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- Phillip Dutton and Fernhill Eagle
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- Shandiss McDonald and Rockfield Grant Juan
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- Will Faudree and Pawlow. Photo by Jenni Autry.
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- Will Faudree and Pawlow. Photo by Jenni Autry.
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- Will Faudree and Pawlow
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- William Fox-Pitt and Seacookie TSF
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- William Fox-Pitt and Seacookie TSF
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- William Fox-Pitt and Seacookie TSF
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- William Fox-Pitt and Seacookie TSF
