Eventers...

I know you've seen this before but it's such fun!  (©Nan Rawlins/Equimage®)

... Know how to party!  Eventing fans turned out in force yesterday to support their national Eventing teams  Maple leaves waving, Germans grinning from ear to ear, Union Jack draped stands shaking from pounding feet.  While there was jubilation and disappointment, the fans and the teams enjoyed the day.


So, I offer you a collection of images:  golf carts,  painted faces  and very happy Eventers. (I wonder if there's a prize for the best decorated golf cart?  I need to ask.)

What a day...

Fans everywhere.  So many nationalities. So much enthusiasm mixed with a healthy dose of national pride.  It's very late and I'm falling asleep.

I do know that drinking single malt Kentucky Whiskey at 10:a.m. (brewed by Alltech owner Pierce Lyons) may have been a strategical error on my part.  Let's just say I've been moving a little slowly ever since. But I took some great images, met some wonderfully enthusiastic folks, and generally had a great time.

My philosophy about eventing has always been pretty simple:  if you're still in the saddle on sunday afternoon, it's been a pretty good weekend. The Brits and Germans, Kiwis, and Canuks have had a pretty good weekend!

I have some wonderful images to share. Lots of color, flags, folks having a great time as they cheered and celebrated their teams to victory. But be sure to check back tomorrow for a look at some great images (and fun ones too) of the 2010 World Equestrian Games.

If I took your picture today, please stop back tomorrow.  I'll have them posted then...

Just who is watching whom?