This morning’s (first) session featured reinsmanship classes in the single-horse, very small equine (VSE), and single pony divisions.

I’ve already been hearing from competitors how much they’re enjoying this show, including the spacious and airy barn and the large, air-conditioned (yes, air-conditioned!!) indoor arena.

I did my best to take photos of all the impressive equines: two adorable VSEs, nine single horses, and eleven single ponies. But the large Alltech Arena that is so pleasant for competing in or watching a driving show, or for wandering through the trade fair, is not the best spot for taking pictures. Let’s just say that “difficult” lighting often leads to “interesting” photos!

There’s more of a sense of motion (or, blurry extremities and wheel spokes, if you prefer) in these two photos. But it’s also kind of fun to see a single focal point –the driver’s face — pop out.

See what you think …

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Tara Crowley won the Single Pony Reinsmanship class

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... and P.J. Crowley won the Single Horse Reinsmanship class