All Photos by Sara Stafford, except when indicated otherwise.
Behind the Scenes and the Preparations
The guest riders started arriving two weeks before the event, so that the groups could practice their patterns together, and everyone could get acquainted with their horses and the setting. The riders rehearsed their patterns and polished the elements of their rides. Our apprentice and photographer, Sara Stafford, was there to catch some of these moments with her camera.
Maestoso II Catrina ("Tony") ridden by Shana Ritter.
Maestoso II Catrina ("Tony") ridden by Shana Ritter.
Maestoso II Catrina ("Tony") ridden by Shana Ritter.
Maestoso II Catrina ("Tony") ridden by Shana Ritter.
Maestoso II Catrina ("Tony") ridden by Shana Ritter.
Maestoso II Catrina ("Tony") ridden by Shana Ritter.
Traga, ridden by Lisa Hettman
Traga, ridden by Lisa Hettman
Traga, ridden by Lisa Hettman
Traga, ridden by Lisa Hettman
Sophia Dahlia, ridden by Caitlin Grey
Sophia Dahlia, ridden by Caitlin Grey
Sophia Dahlia, ridden by Caitlin Grey
Sophia Dahlia, ridden by Caitlin Grey
Sophia Dahlia, ridden by Caitlin Grey
Sophia Dahlia, at the longrein with Thomas Ritter
Sophia Dahlia, at the longrein with Thomas Ritter
Maestoso II Shama II, longed by Shana Ritter
Rossini (Danish Warmblood Gelding), ridden by Thomas Ritter
Rossini (Danish Warmblood Gelding), ridden by Thomas Ritter
Rossini (Danish Warmblood Gelding), ridden by Thomas Ritter
Loretta Damron
Moose ridden by Tracy Graham
Moose ridden by Tracy Graham
Quadrille: Lorri on Cascadia, Caitlin on Sophia, and Beth on Ambrosia
Quadrille: Beth on Andre, Lisa on Domingo
Quadrille: Lorri on August, June on Caspian, Caitlin on Merlin
Quadrille: Beth on Ambrosia, June on Odetta, Thomas on Oneonta