Lexington, Ky.—April 28
The Sunday morning jog at a CCI-L is always full of tension. You’re crossing all of your fingers and toes hoping that the horses came out of Saturday’s cross-country fit and ready to take on show jumping the following afternoon.
Grooms, owners and supporters hold their breath waiting to hear their horse’s name come over the loudspeaker, followed by the word accepted. In the second horse inspection at the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event, no one headed back to the barn disappointed. Thirty-one horses finished yesterday’s cross-country; 31 were presented to the ground jury, and 31 will show jump this afternoon. None were asked to represent, and no one was sent to the hold box.
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Overnight leaders Oliver Townend and Cooley Master Class wait for their turn. Kimberly Loushin Photo

Daniela Moguel blew a kiss and waved to the crowd after Cecelia was accepted. Kimberly Loushin Photo

Lisa Marie Fergusson could barely hold on to Honor Me, who looked ready to go around cross-country again. Lindsay Berreth Photo

Chris Talley and Unmarked Bills looking fly as they sailed through the final horse inspection. Kimberly Loushin Photo

Overnight leaders Oliver Townend and Cooley Master Class sailed through the horse inspection. Lindsay Berreth Photo

The most excitement this morning came when Paramount Importance forced Lauren Kieffer to hop a plant. Kimberly Loushin Photo
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