USEA’s Top 10 ‘Nailed It’ Instagram Pics of 2015

You can tell when a rider knows they just had the ride of a lifetime — it’s written all over their face!

Throughout last year the USEA did a bang-up job of capturing those moments at events around the country and sharing them with us via Instagram. It’s impossible not to look at these photos and not feel a pang of joy well up in your own heart.

We rounded up our top 10 favorites. Have a look and be sure to follow the USEA on Instagram at useventing.

Lisa Barry gives F.I.S. Prince Charming a big hug after their first 4* test #USEA #rk3de

A photo posted by @useventing on Apr 23, 2015 at 11:44am PDT

Bobby Covington and Halo are the final champions of the weekend winning our Broadstone Beginner Novice Amateur Division! #USEAAEC #AEC15 A photo posted by @useventing on Sep 27, 2015 at 1:56pm PDT

High five for 10-year-old Elizabeth Fettig after she finished her round aboard 27-year-old Hercules V. #useaaec #aec15

A photo posted by @useventing on Sep 26, 2015 at 12:31pm PDT

Amy Bowers was thrilled with Piper’s finish in the Professional’s Choice Training Horse division. #useaaec #aec15 A photo posted by @useventing on Sep 25, 2015 at 7:35am PDT

We love seeing riders being so happy with their horses that it brings them to tears. Amanda Wilson cries tears of joy for Cool Decision after their ride #USEA #rk3de

A photo posted by @useventing on Apr 24, 2015 at 8:35am PDT

Laine Ashker moves into 2nd place with Anthony Patch on a 44.2! #USEA #rk3de A photo posted by @useventing on Apr 23, 2015 at 8:20am PDT

Gracie Blom was thrilled with Freckles after her show jumping round in the Junior Beginner Novice under 14 division. #aec15 #useaaec

A photo posted by @useventing on Sep 27, 2015 at 12:02pm PDT

Phillip Dutton and Fernhill Cubalawn jump double clear to earn themselves the USEF National CCI4* Champion title as the highest placed American pair #USEA #rk3de A photo posted by @useventing on Apr 26, 2015 at 2:57pm PDT

Beth Kelley has accomplished her dream of competing at the AEC for the first time at the age of 65. #useaaec #aec15

A photo posted by @useventing on Sep 27, 2015 at 1:37pm PDT

William Fox-Pitt scored a 38.5 on Bay My Hero! #USEA #rk3de A photo posted by @useventing on Apr 24, 2015 at 1:01pm PDT

Photo or no photo, those moments will be branded in their memories forever.

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