It was their performances in the ring that helped Adrienne Lyle, Kasey Perry-Glass and Kaitlin Blythe take home national championships from The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions (and we’ve got full coverage of the competition here). But it’s the riders’ relationships with their horses that tell the full story.
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Relive the week through a few of our favorite photos from the week:
Kasey Perry-Glass and Goerklintgaards Dublet thundered around the ring after being named the 2017 USEF Grand Prix Dressage National Champion. Photo by Kimberly Loushin
Adrienne Lyle took time for a quiet moment with Salvino before the awards. Photo by Kimberly Loushin
P.J. Rizvi’s Breaking Dawn practically glowed all week. Photo by Kimberly Loushin
U.S. dressage chef d’equipe Robert Dover looked like a proud father as he videoed the awards ceremony. Photo by Kimberly Loushin
Horizon got a treat from Molly Schuette after winning the USEF Intermediaire 1 Dressage National Championship. Photo by Kimberly Loushin
After an emotional journey to the 2017 Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions, Kaitlin Blythe couldn’t stop fawning over Don Principe. Photo by Kimberly Loushin
Kasey Perry-Glass (left) and Adrienne Lyle high-fived one another after taking champion and reserve in the USEF Grand Prix Dressage National Championship. Photo by Kimberly Loushin
USEF President Murray Kessler cooed over Goerklintgaards Dublet, while Dublet checked out his trophy to see if it came with any treats. Photo by Kimberly Loushin
Jessica Jo Tate thanked Montana for a solid week. Photo by Kimberly Loushin
Kasey Perry-Glass gave Goerklintgaards Dublet a kiss. Photo by Kimberly Loushin
