Endurance and Reining World Championships
Endurance and Reining handed out the first world championship medals at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games during the first weekend. Here are some scenes from the two initial events held at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington.
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Refreshing
A horse competing in the Endurance World Championship appreciates a long, cool sip of water during the race. | Photo: Stephanie L. Church, Editor-in-Chief
A Winning Smile
Maria Mercedes Alvarez Ponton of Spain, riding Nobby, is all smiles after winning the Individual Endurance World Championship Sunday at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. | Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt/The Horse
A Winning Splash
Nobby, equine-teammate of Maria Mercedes Alvarez Ponton of Spain, receives a refreshing splash of water after coming in first for the Endurance World Championship at the 2010 FEI Alltech World Equestrian Games. | Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt/The Horse
Corny Ride
An Endurance competitor waves her appreciation for the cheers during the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. | Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt/The Horse
Watching the Clock
Members of Team UAE, HE Sheikh Hamdan Mohammed Al Maktoum (3) and HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (7), compete in the Endurance race during the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. | Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt/The Horse
Tim McQuay
Tim McQuay, member of the gold medal-winning Team USA, spins his way to a 220.5 on Hollywoodtinseltown during the WEG.
Craig Schmersal
USA reiner Craig Schmersal guides his horse, Mr Montana Nic, through the fast circles of Pattern #6 in the Team Reining competition of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.
USA's Golden Boys
The USA Reining Team celebrates its dominance in the sport--the USA has won the gold in Team Reining the past three WEGs it's been offered.
Waving Goodbye
An Endurance competitor waves to fans as they go past during one of the loops of the race at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.
Grabbing a Drink
Competitors stop to allow their horses to drink some water during the Endurance World Championship at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. | Photo: Stephanie L. Church, Editor-in-Chief
Vetting
Veterinarians listen to heart and gut sounds during the Endurance World Championship's veterinary checks at the 2010 FEI Alltech World Equestrian Games. | Photo:
Sliding Away
A competitor comes to a sliding stop during the Team Reining World Championships at WEG. | Photo:Endurance and Reining World Championships
A horse competing in the Endurance World Championship appreciates a long, cool sip of water during the race.
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