At WEG

So here are some pictures of my first two days at the World Equestrian Games. Since I am a volunteer I don't really get much time or access to go to the actual events there, but I was able to walk around the grounds. I will go earlier again on Friday, or maybe Saturday and walk around more. I wish the events had not been so expensive because I would have liked to see jumping or dressage. The volunteer stuff kinda sucks. Basically I stand on my feet the entire day and look in people's bags. But, I made some friends, even though they are UK students. I love horses. So much!

Part of the cross country course.

The gigantic outdoor stadium/arena they built specifically for the Games.

Inside the arena, riders practicing for the opening ceremonies.

The giant indoor arena for dressage.

The stalls I want...

More of the cross country course.

Outdoor practice ring.

Statue outside the outdoor arena.

This guy practicing dressage.... I almost melted.

The horse. was. floating.

More of the cc course.

The opening ceremonies. To which I did not possess a $150 ticket.

Participants of the opening ceremonies practicing.

I'm pretty sure this is Stacey Westfall... I hope it was, because then I can say I saw Stacey Westfall riding at the World Equestrian Games.

Look at her! I want to do that!

And this guy, just laying his horse down in the middle of the ring... I don't really understand why people do this. I guess to demonstrate their horse's trust? Or the rider's skill? It seems superfluous.