The US Equestrian Team Bayer Festival of Champions Jumping & Reining "An event to win a place on the US Team, showcase emerging competitors and celebrate equestrian sporting events." |
A jumper shows good form over the rails. |
Another competitor does the same. |
A rail is dislodged resulting in lost points. |
Concentrate. |
Horse and rider working together. |
The Champion gets recognized. |
A plate at the Reining Arena recognizes the AQHA for their support. |
A reining horse shows off good form. |
The 1st (US), 2nd (Canada) and 3rd (Brazil) place teams are recognized. |
The Champions are hats off for the playing of the National Anthum. |
The individual reining Champion is recognized. |
1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers are honored. |
Members of the US Reining Team. |
A member of the Canadian Team puts his horse through the paces. |
Background photo of a family of Deer in Gladstone taken on the way home from the USET Bayer Festival of Champions by John T. Whiting