1) Even though this event is all about horses, there are still any number of other ways to get around (we all knew this already, I know, but the alternate modes of transport seem to be getting more plentiful as the days go by):

part of this (former) field has turned into a huge golf cart parking lot; most of these are decorated with the ubiquitous national flags, and the one on the right has some divided loyalties: I counted five different national flags

traffic jam! … that’s a pair being driven out to the practice arena, a car, a delivery truck, a golf cart, and a tractor … and a single going the other way!
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2) Perhaps most significantly, I (finally!) learned that our red accreditation badges (which we got for working here at the KHP) allow us to enter the Main Stadium. We need a ticket to get a seat, but we can go into the stadium regardless and stand where everyone else (team members, other accredited people, etc.) stand and watch whatever’s going on. What an unexpected treat!
So I stood behind the TV cameraman and watched a few jumper riders go in this afternoon’s speed competition. To demonstrate how truly international this event is, in the space of just a few minutes, I saw riders representing Egypt, Ireland, Japan, Great Britain, and Poland.
3) I’ve concentrated so long on taking pictures of horses that stay on or near the ground (dressage and driving, etc.) that the few times I’ve tried photographing jumpers have not turned out very well. But I think that with a bit of practice (and perhaps a faster lens), this might work.
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4) I kept hearing that, after Eventing was over, the “moveable elements need to be put in place” at the obstacles that the Driving marathon was “sharing” with the Eventing cross-country. Wellll, let me tell you, there’s a lot more to that task than one would think.
I’ll post photos of all that hard work tomorrow.
October 4, 2010 at 8:01 pm
Dear Jennifer. I love reading your WEG blog and seeing your very good photos. It makes me feel a part of it.Thank you for doing it.I so wish I was there. Keep up the good work ,we love it. Ann Stifel
October 5, 2010 at 10:02 am
I found your blog through COTH – it’s wonderful! Really enjoying all the pics from WEG, can’t wait to see pics from the driving competitions!
October 5, 2010 at 10:18 am
Welcome! And stay tuned, as there will be lots and lots of driving photos. 🙂