This horse is coming back down after either a Corbette or Capriole, and I notice now that the rider lost his stirrup, but not his seat. I didn't even notice this at the time.
This was the gal who originally rode out with the flag for the anthem, whose horse acted up and wasn't going to be able to go. Made a pretty picture here, though.
I thought this picture was good... the first pair are doing a half-pass with shoulder-out, the second pair shoulder-in... trotting straight down the carpet.
This horse had is tongue out the entire time. He's also pictured in the first set of pics doing a Corbette. The MC spoke that yes, they know lolling like this is a vice or fault in dressage, but stopping it involves harsh methods, and since there are no gold medals at stake and he otherwise performs well, they allow him this one thing ;~D
