Through the Lens: The Event at Rebecca Farm 2018

By Leslie Mintz - USEA Staff

Galloping through Rebecca Farm framed by the trees. USEA/Leslie Mintz Photo.

A backdrop of Glacier National Park. Endless sunshine surrounded by blue skies. Immaculate jumps tackled by top athletes. A welcoming atmosphere with everyone excited to be in attendance. The Event at Rebecca Farm is a photographer’s dream and the 2018 edition didn’t disappoint. Scroll down to take a look through the lens and then catch up on all of the coverage from Rebecca Farm and the Adequan/FEI North American Youth Championships.

High Times lives up to his name with a bit of extra flair in his flying change. USEA/Leslie Mintz Photo.

Joy abounded and love of horses was on show during the NAYC. USEA/Leslie Mintz Photo.

Spectator hill was the place to be on cross-country day. USEA/Leslie Mintz Photo.

The farmyard complex came complete with jumps filled with grain. Hope no horses tried to stop for a snack! USEA/Leslie Mintz Photo.

An endless backdrop of blue sky is the perfect place for Can Be Sweet to show off his jumping skills. USEA/Leslie Mintz Photo.

Don't forget to gallop through town on your way to the finish line! USEA/Leslie Mintz Photo.

The Training Three-Day and Preliminary riders had to slay a dragon during their quest to cross the finish. USEA/Leslie Mintz Photo.

Knees up! Ears Forward! USEA/Leslie Mintz Photo.

Celebrating that sweet feeling of victory . . . USEA/Leslie Mintz Photo.

A quiet thanks for a job well done. USEA/Kate Lokey Photo.

A smile and a pat for a clear round. USEA/Leslie Mintz Photo.

I couldn't have done it without you. USEA/Leslie Mintz Photo.

I am just going to take a little nibble of those flowers - okay? USEA/Leslie Mintz Photo.

Stealing a kiss in the awards ceremony. USEA/Leslie Mintz Photo.

Eventers are the best competitors – always the first to congratulate each other on a job well done. USEA/Leslie Mintz Photo.

Wishing all the best to a legend. USEA/Leslie Mintz Photo.

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