Julie Norman returns from the dressage ring. Photo by Sally Spickard.
Once again, there was plenty of drool-worthy horseflesh on display this afternoon at the dressage arena. As the afternoon riders took their turns in the sandbox, we saw some more proud moments as riders entered and left the chute leading to the big arena.
I always enjoy watching the grooms work quickly and efficiently to get their charges back to the barns after their rides; horse welfare is definitely at the forefront of their minds, and we applaud each and every hard working groom this weekend!
The dressage warm-up was, as always, bustling with action as riders were pulled away for interviews and autographs after their rides. Family and friends gathered close to be the first to congratulate their loved ones, and there was a lot of emotion buzzing around the warm-up.
I’d like to once again thank all of the volunteers and officials who kept the warm-up and chute running smoothly. It was a lovely day to be watching from the sidelines, and I’m sure everyone is very appreciative of the hard work that goes into pulling an event of this magnitude off.
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- Bobby Meyerhoff and Dunlavin’s Token. Photo by Sally Spickard.
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- Dambala eyes the cross country wistfully. Photo by Sally Spickard.
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- Dom Schramm looks on as Jimmie finishes her warm-up. Photo by Sally Spickard.
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- Easy Target heads back to the barns. Photo by Sally Spickard.
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- Elisa Wallace gets lots of congratulations after a big high five from Karen O’Connor. Photo by Sally Spickard.
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- Ellen Doughty has her game face on. Photo by Sally Spickard.
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- Ellen waits her turn in the sandbox. Photo by Sally Spickard.
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- Francis Whittington gives a post-ride interview. Photo by Sally Spickard.
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- Dom and Jimmie finalize their warm-up. Photo by Sally Spickard.
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- Jimmie finishes her warm-up while Dom looks on. Photo by Sally Spickard.
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- Ellen and Sir Oberon head into the ring. Photo by Sally Spickard.
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- Julie Norman celebrates her second Rolex test with Consensus. Photo by Sally Spickard.
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- Julie Norman returns from the dressage ring. Photo by Sally Spickard.
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- Lisa Barry signs autographs from her Pony Club fans. Photo by Sally Spickard.
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- F.I.S. Prince Charming relaxes after his dressage. Photo by Sally Spickard.
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- Pats for “Peanut”! Photo by Sally Spickard.
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- A happy Rick Wallace and Briggs Surratt after Elisa’s ride. Photo by Sally Spickard.
