Here are a few scenes from earlier today, the first day of the CAA’s dog, er, horse show.

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hello-dog

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winnie

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pumpkin

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fennel

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Before I give you the wrong idea, we really are here for the Carriage Festival …

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aisleway-with-horse

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coach-and-wraps

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Colton Parker, seen here waiting to enter the (air-conditioned) warm-up area, won the first of several classes for junior drivers …

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ColtonParker-reinsmanship

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If you’re in or near Lexington, come join us! The show continues this evening and all day Saturday (sessions begin at 9:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 7:00 p.m.). The pleasure-driving show takes place in the Kentucky Horse Park’s indoor Alltech Arena.

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