Lots of smiles today at Rolex! Here's Katherine Coleman with Courage Under Fire and Laine Ashker with Anthony Patch. Photo by Jenni Autry.
Tuesday morning of Rolex week is always a fun time at the Kentucky Horse Park. Many of the competitors have already arrived and are busy taking lessons, hacking the grounds and getting their horses settled in for the big dance. Scroll down for a full gallery of sights and sounds.
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- Sinead Halpin and Lynn Symansky spotted the paparazzi! Photo by Jenni Autry.
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- Jacqueline Mars’ Harbour Pilot was on his best behavior today for Hannah Sue Burnett. Good boy, William! Photo by Jenni Autry.
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- Lots of smiles today at Rolex! Here’s Katherine Coleman with Courage Under Fire and Laine Ashker with Anthony Patch. Photo by Jenni Autry.
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- It takes a village to get horses and riders to Rolex, and the owners are such a big part of that. Here’s Annie Jones with Phillip Dutton’s ride Mighty Nice. She’s a part owner of “Happy,” as well as Fernhill Fugitive. Photo by Jenni Autry.
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- The grooms are such an important part of #RK3DE! Here’s Boyd Martin’s head groom Sergio Reyes spending some time with the Shamwari 4 Syndicate’s Shamwari. Photo by Jenni Autry.
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- It’s a busy day at the Kentucky Horse Park today as competitors are moving in and preparing for #RK3DE! Here’s Kyle Carter with Madison Park and Sally Cousins with Tsunami — two off-track Thoroughbreds ready to tear up the bluegrass. Photo by Jenni Autry.
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- Nilson Moreira da Silva and Muggle. Photo by Jenni Autry.
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- Can Michael Jung and fischerRocana FST join Kim Severson and Winsome Adante as back-to-back winners of Rolex? Photo by Jenni Autry.
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- Maya Black and Doesn’t Play Fair heading to the arena to lunge. Photo by Jenni Autry.
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- Panda Christie and Little Leo are the sole GBR combination that actually traveled from England to compete at Rolex. Photo by Jenni Autry.
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- Marilyn Little and RF Demeter. Photo by Jenni Autry.
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- Debi Crowley’s Vandiver gets a little help smiling for the camera from Doug Payne #RK3DE. Photo by Jenni Autry.
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- Jessica Phoenix on the move with her crew. Photo by Jenni Autry.
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- Laine Ashker and Anthony Patch, Katherine Coleman and Courage Under Fire, and Jock Paget and Clifton Signature out for a hack. Photo by Jenni Autry.
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- Sinead Halpin’s dog Zeppo is learning how to be an #RK3DE dog! This is his first trip to Rolex, and he’s now officially a part of the cheering squad for the Manoir de Carneville Syndicate’s Manoir de Carneville. Photo by Jenni Autry.
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- Jessica Mackey is grooming for Boyd Martin this week at Rolex. Here she is with Blackfoot Mystery. Photo by Jenni Autry.
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- Leo the Labrador knows there’s nothing better than a swim in the Head of the Lake on a hot day at the Kentucky Horse Park!
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- Tim Price and Bango. Photo by Jenni Autry.
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- Barb Crabo and Eveready. Photo by Jenni Autry.
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- U.S. teach coach David O’Connor had a busy day of teaching lessons at the Kentucky Horse Park. Photo by Jenni Autry.
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- Team Super Socks BCF is ready for Rolex! Photo by Jenni Autry.
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- Avery Klunick and In It To Win It enjoyed a nice hack around the Kentucky Horse Park this morning. Winston is looking in top form for his first Rolex. Photo by Jenni Autry.
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- The new horse path at the Kentucky Horse Park provides a safe way for the horses and riders to navigate the grounds. The section given in memory of Christine Brown is a wonderful way to honor her legacy. Photo by Jenni Autry.
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- All hail fischerRocana FST — the Beyonce of event horses. Photo by Jenni Autry.
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- Jock Paget and Clifton Signature are one of five combinations at Rolex representing New Zealand. Photo by Jenni Autry.
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- Mark Todd and NZB Campino had a jump school with New Zealand team coach Erik Duvander this morning. They are one of EN’s picks to challenge Michael Jung for the win. Photo by Jenni Autry.
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- The man, the myth, the legend — it’s Blyth Tait with Xanthus III! Photo by Jenni Autry.
