Sport Horse Nationals
Wednesday kicked of with three rings of Dressage classes. Top 10s, Reserve Champions and National Champions were presented with their awards early Wednesday evening. Wednesday's classes included: HA/AA Training Level AAOTR, A/HA/AA Second Level AAOTR, A/HA/AA Third Level, A/HA/AA Prix St. George and Arabian Training Level ATR.
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The moon above the stables on Tuesday night.
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A horse and rider rest after a schooling ride in one of the dressage arenas on Tuesday night.
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Entrance to Rebec Vineyards, the winery that supplied the wine for Thursday night's barn parties.
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"Cooper" out for a stroll.
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Carriage in tow. Carriage classes kick off on Friday.
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Sport Horse chair, Ed Peterson, and photographer, Don Stine talk shop.
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Bits make toys and teething rings.
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Patience and Entrigue get ready to head over to the Dressage awards to accept their championship title.
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A boy does a balancing act in his muck boots.
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Watching from the rail as dressage winners are announced.
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Hopping off
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Sliding up the stirrup after a win.
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Fixing the bun
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Making new friends while waiting to hear dressage results.
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Headed back to the barn.
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Gotta hate those tangled lunge lines
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The Desiderios out for a ride.
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Well done!
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The sun starts to drop over the barns.
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