Will Coleman is over the moon with OBOS O'Reilly after a personal best test. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.
It was an emotional first day of competition at the 2017 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, presented by Land Rover. We kicked off the morning with the test ride by Kathleen Murray and Ballynoe Castle RM ahead of the legendary Irish Sport Horse’s official retirement. James Alliston and Parker, the first competitors in the ring, threw down a personal best and James’ mile-wide grin melted our hearts.
There were some tense moments as the wind picked up, the flags started flapping and an ominous sky sent us reaching for rain gear. Photographer Anthony Trollope called it “good weather for sailing,” but thankfully the storm passed us by. We’re looking forward to another full day of dressage tomorrow with some heavy hitters still to compete, including reigning Rolex Champion Michael Jung and Fischerrocana FST.
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- Jessica Phoenix and Pavarotti. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.
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- Go Canada! Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.
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- Jessica Phoenix and Pavarotti. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.
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- Lauren Kieffer and Vermiculus. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.
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- Lauren Kieffer couldn’t be more thrilled with Vermiculus! Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.
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- David O’Connor congratulates Lauren Kieffer and Vermiculus. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.
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- Maxime Livio and Qalao Des Mers. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.
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- Maxime Livio and Qalao Des Mers. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.
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- Katie Ruppel and Houdini. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.
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- Phillip Dutton and I’m Sew Ready. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.
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- Phillip Dutton and I’m Sew Ready. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.
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- Jenny Caras and Fernhill Fortitude. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.
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- Jenny Caras and Fernhill Fortitude. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.
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- Groom Dani Dichting Busbee congratulates Jenny Caras and Fernhill Fortitude. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.
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- Boyd Martin and Crackerjack at Rolex 2017. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.
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- Will Coleman and OBOS O’Reilly. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.
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- Will Coleman is over the moon with OBOS O’Reilly after a personal best test. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.
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- Will Coleman with his wife, Katie. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.
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- Selena O’Hanlon and Foxwood High. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.
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- Selena O’Hanlon and Foxwood High. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.
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- Courtney Cooper and Who’s A Star. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.
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- Courtney Cooper and Who’s A Star. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.
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- Caroline Martin and Spring Easy. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.
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- Lillian Heard and Share Option. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.
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- Buck Davidson and Park Trader. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.
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- Hawley Bennett-Awad and Jollybo. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.
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- Hawley Bennet-Awad and Jollybo make their four-star debut as a pair! Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.
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- Jennifer McFall and High Times. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.
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- Hawley Bennett-Awad congratulates Jennifer McFall and High Times after their test. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.
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- James Alliston and Parker. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.
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- James Alliston is absolutely elated with Parker after their personal best dressage test! Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.
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- Joe Meyer and Clip Clop. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.
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- Allie Sacksen and Sparrow’s Nio. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.
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- Allie Sacksen and Sparrow’s Nio. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.
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- Jessica Phoenix and A Little Romance. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.
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- Jolie Wentworth and GoodKnight. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.
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- Daniela Moguel and Cecelia. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.
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- Daniela Moguel and Cecelia. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.
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- Madeline Backus and P.S. Arianna. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.
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- Madeline Backus and P.S. Arianna’s cheering section. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.
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- Madeline Backus glows after her first four-star test with P.S. Arianna. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.
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- Kelly Prather and Truly Wiley. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.
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- Getting in the zone. Erin Sylvester and Mettraise. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.
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- Erin Sylvester and Mettraise. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.
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- Kristin Schmolze and Ballylaffin Bracken. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.
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- Ballylaffin Bracken. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.
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- Sarah Cousins and Tsunami. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.
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- Bunnie Sexton and Rise Against. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.
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- Bunnie Sexton and Rise Against. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.
