Through the Lens: 2018 Carolina International

Mar 30, 2018

Through the Lens: 2018 Carolina International

By Leslie Mintz - USEA Staff

Dave Vos and Spring Centurion tackle a combination on the Intermediate course. USEA/Leslie Mintz Photo.

There were only a few glimpses of sunshine during the Carolina International CIC and Horse Trials, but the 487 horses and riders made the best of the unseasonable weather and enjoyed four days of top competition. Set among the pine trees in Raeford, N.C. the Carolina Horse Park is home to the Carolina International which offers divisions from Training through the Adequan USEA Gold Cup CIC3*. Relive some of moments of the event’s fifth year through the lens of the USEA. Miss any of last week's coverage? Read it all here.

Kim Severson was all smiles before her dressage test aboard Cooley Cross Border. The pair would score a record-breaking 20.8. USEA/Leslie Mintz Photo.

Corvett shows off his scope with Emily Hamel. He wasn't touching those poles! USEA/Leslie Mintz Photo.

Lindsay Beer's El Paso stands at attention while getting his boots checked before the CIC2* show jumping. USEA/Leslie Mintz Photo.

Framed by Stonehenge. USEA/Leslie Mintz Photo.

Victor Z practices his modeling while waiting for his turn. USEA/Leslie Mintz Photo.

And the white tail award goes to Almanac! USEA/Leslie Mintz Photo.

Louis M always knows where the camera is. USEA/Leslie Mintz Photo.

Rubens D'Ysieux gets a cookie before exiting the show jumping arena. This unicorn has Sara Kozumplik Murphy well trained! USEA/Leslie Mintz Photo.

Caeleste is ready for her close up! USEA/Leslie Mintz Photo.

Q: How do pirates know that they are pirates? A: They think, therefore they ARRRR!!!!! USEA/Leslie Mintz Photo.

Kilbeggan makes quite the splash with Hillary Irwin. USEA/Leslie Mintz Photo.

Ian Stark definitely made use of the trees as he planned the cross-country courses. USEA/Leslie Mintz Photo.

Chico's Man VDF Z takes the boat house in stride. USEA/Leslie Mintz Photo.

Land, gallop, and smile! USEA/Leslie Mintz Photo.

Uptown Indy touches down on the Training course. USEA/Leslie Mintz Photo.

Teamwork makes the dream work! USEA/Leslie Mintz Photo.

Through the woods and around the pond . . . a-cross-country we shall go. USEA/Leslie Mintz Photo.

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