Through the Lens: 2019 Ocala Jockey Club International Three-Day Event

By Leslie Mintz - USEA Staff

Annie Goodwin and Fedarman B are picture perfect over the hammock. USEA/Leslie Mintz Photo.

This year the Ocala Jockey Club International Three-Day Event forgot that it was set in sunny Florida - the 2019 event had a cold and drizzly backdrop for the 153 horses and riders who competed across four days. While the sun wasn't shining, the Spanish moss and amazing horses still stole our hearts. Take a peek at some of our favorite photos from the weekend below.

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USEA/Leslie Mintz Photos.

Will Coleman was all smiles after his dressage test.

The main arena had immaculate grass for the beginning of the week.

All of the levels jumped the iconic Ocala Jockey Club keyhole.

Katherine Coleman and Monbeg Senna get some air over the corner.

Leslie Law gallops to the finish with Voltaire de Tre.

Emma Vallner was all determination through the water.

Fernhill PickPocket levitates up the bank.

Erin Sylvester had the save of the day! Samantha Clark Photo.

Landmark's Monaco is flies the new angled ditch and brush.

Dana Cooke smiled through the finish flags with FE Mississippi.

Chin Tonic HS heads up for his winning round.

Rubens D'Ysieux gets a cookie after a great dressage test.

Hmmm . . . think they can fill that with cookies for me?

Just taking a little bite out of the main arena.

All of the flags of the nations competing were on display.

Campground getting some love after his win.

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