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Kissable Noses And In-Gate Massages: Favorite Photos From WCHR Takeover At WEF

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Wellington, Fla.—Feb. 18

Tori Colvin won her fifth WCHR Palm Beach Hunter Spectacular; Coco Fath entered her first adult hunter classic and won; and Jordan Allen tried to inspire more diversity in the hunters.

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The hunters left their mark on Week 6 of the Winter Equestrian Festival, and we have all the evidence to prove it. Take a look at some of our favorite photos, and catch up on all the weekend’s happenings here.

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Not a bad backdrop for your pre-show warm-up. Tori Repole Photos

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Darkness falls across the land. The WCHR Peter Wetherill Palm Beach Hunter Spectacular was close at hand.

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Kelley Farmer spotted getting on Me Too in the warm-up ring.

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Just a little in-gate massage for Tradition from Jack Towell.

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Spectating at the Spectacular.

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The hounds made an appearance before the start to the night’s festivities.

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Ringmaster Steve Hector sounded the call for the start of the $100,000 WCHR Peter Wetherill Palm Beach Hunter Spectacular.

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“Don’t let her see you cleaning my nose!”

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Tori Colvin was all smiles at the in-gate.

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Amanda Steege pats Lafitte De Muze after jumping to the top of the leaderboard in the first round.

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Sara Taylor and Carento stood focused at the in-gate.

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Maria Rasmussen and Hobbs Lane.

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Quincy Hayes’ ride Paisley Park.

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It doesn’t get more Wellington than this.

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“Should I tilt my head more to the right?” Bright Side was camera-ready before entering the ring with Scott Stewart.

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No stadium lights needed for the $5,000 Peggy Cone Memorial WCHR Adult Hunter Classic.

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Nancy Amling and Cussini cruising around the $5,000 Peggy Cone Memorial WCHR Adult Hunter Classic.

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Taken, ridden by Nanci Africk.

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No show jumpers around here!

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Hannah Hoch gives Clear Sailing a kiss after their first-placed finish in Section B of the $5,000 WCHR 3’3″Junior Hunter Classic.


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