A few photo updates from Katie Whaley follow. She’s competing in France this weekend and drives her dressage test tomorrow.

a view of the national stud's demonstration during the opening ceremonies for the event (photo by Katie Whaley)

... and another view of the same (photo by Katie Whaley)

Katie took this photo while walking the marathon obstacles; this is one way UP through the obstacle ... yikes! (photo by Katie Whaley)

... and a view down from the top of another marathon obstacle (photo by Katie Whaley)