2014 World Equestrian Games

The photographer's scrum.
The photographer's scrum.
She did it again, Charlotte Dujardin claimed the Freestyle medal aboard 'Valegro' with a unanimous judges decision and 92.161%.
She did it again, Charlotte Dujardin claimed the Freestyle medal aboard 'Valegro' with a unanimous judges decision and 92.161%.
There are not flags as such, the flag of the winning team or individual is displayed on the two big screens in the stadium. Too bad about  Silver and Bronze.
There are not flags as such, the flag of the winning team or individual is displayed on the two big screens in the stadium. Too bad about Silver and Bronze.
Spanish rider, Morgan Barbancon opened the grand Prix Freestyle programme riding her , 'Painted Black' by Gribaldi with an entertaining Spanish score.
Spanish rider, Morgan Barbancon opened the grand Prix Freestyle programme riding her , 'Painted Black' by Gribaldi with an entertaining Spanish score.
The Netherlands' Hans Peter Minderhoud is pictured aboard the Jazz stallion, 'Glock's Johnson' during the Grand Prix Freestyle. Like some of the horses that have had a big week, the 12 year old stallion looked a little tired.
The Netherlands' Hans Peter Minderhoud is pictured aboard the Jazz stallion, 'Glock's Johnson' during the Grand Prix Freestyle. Like some of the horses that have had a big week, the 12 year old stallion looked a little tired.
Carl Hester rides with such calm harmony and is a great pleasure to watch. The London Olympic Team Gold Medallist earned 76.589% riding his ten year old, 'Nip Tuck' by Don Ruto.
Carl Hester rides with such calm harmony and is a great pleasure to watch. The London Olympic Team Gold Medallist earned 76.589% riding his ten year old, 'Nip Tuck' by Don Ruto.
Carl Hester is a popular rider and is pictured aboard , 'Nip Tuck' after his Grand Prix Freestyle test. We are however not so sure about the crash helmet.
Carl Hester is a popular rider and is pictured aboard , 'Nip Tuck' after his Grand Prix Freestyle test. We are however not so sure about the crash helmet.
Princess Nathalie su Sayn Wittgenstein, soon to go on maternity leave is making a final World Championship appearance aboard her multi Championship, home bred 'Digby' by Donnerhall. The 17 year old came out of retirement for the Normandy WEG and no doubt will return to a much cared for semi retirement.
Princess Nathalie su Sayn Wittgenstein, soon to go on maternity leave is making a final World Championship appearance aboard her multi Championship, home bred 'Digby' by Donnerhall. The 17 year old came out of retirement for the Normandy WEG and no doubt will return to a much cared for semi retirement.
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Great Britain's Michael Eilberg continued to impress with the Dimaggio gelding, 'Half Moon Delphi' that took eighth place in the Grand Prix Freestyle with 79.676%.
Great Britain's Michael Eilberg continued to impress with the Dimaggio gelding, 'Half Moon Delphi' that took eighth place in the Grand Prix Freestyle with 79.676%.
Denmark's Anna Kasprzak created an interesting Grand Prix Freestyle aboard her typey Donnerhall gelding, 'Donnperignon' to take ninth place with 76.714%.
Denmark's Anna Kasprzak created an interesting Grand Prix Freestyle aboard her typey Donnerhall gelding, 'Donnperignon' to take ninth place with 76.714%.
Steffen Peters from the USA rode an entertaining and imaginative Grand Prix Freestyle aboard, 'Legolas 92' for tenth place with 74.785%.
Steffen Peters from the USA rode an entertaining and imaginative Grand Prix Freestyle aboard, 'Legolas 92' for tenth place with 74.785%.
Former German and now US citizen, Steffen Peters is a popular competitor and is pictured leaving the arena aboard 'Legolas 92' by Laomedan.
Former German and now US citizen, Steffen Peters is a popular competitor and is pictured leaving the arena aboard 'Legolas 92' by Laomedan.
The young Dutch rider, Diederik van Silfhout made quite and impression and gained a Team Bronze medal at his first World Championships. He is pictured aboard the lovely KWPN stallion, 'Arlando NH N.O.P' by Paddox. They took eleventh place in the Grand Prix Freestyle with 77.286%.
The young Dutch rider, Diederik van Silfhout made quite and impression and gained a Team Bronze medal at his first World Championships. He is pictured aboard the lovely KWPN stallion, 'Arlando NH N.O.P' by Paddox. They took eleventh place in the Grand Prix Freestyle with 77.286%.
Another picture of the young Dutchman and the beautiful stallion, 'Arlando NH N.O.P during the Grand prix Freestyle on the final day of  Dressage competition at the Alltech FEI Normandy World Equestrian Games.
Another picture of the young Dutchman and the beautiful stallion, 'Arlando NH N.O.P during the Grand prix Freestyle on the final day of Dressage competition at the Alltech FEI Normandy World Equestrian Games.
The Spanish Team (Centre) won the Endurance Gold Medal, with event favourites, France taking Silver and Switzerland, nearest the camera taking the Bronze medal.
The Spanish Team (Centre) won the Endurance Gold Medal, with event favourites, France taking Silver and Switzerland, nearest the camera taking the Bronze medal.
The Netherlands' Marijke Visser took out the Silver Individual Endurance medal.
The Netherlands' Marijke Visser took out the Silver Individual Endurance medal.
HE Sheikh Hamdan bib Mohd Al Maktoum won the Endurance Individual Gold Medal for the United Arab Emirates.
HE Sheikh Hamdan bib Mohd Al Maktoum won the Endurance Individual Gold Medal for the United Arab Emirates.
Austria's Victoria Max-Theurer is pictured aboard her impressive stallion , 'Augustin OLD' by August Der Starke that took sixth place in the Grand Prix Freestyle with 81.036%.
Austria's Victoria Max-Theurer is pictured aboard her impressive stallion , 'Augustin OLD' by August Der Starke that took sixth place in the Grand Prix Freestyle with 81.036%.
Austria's Victoria Max Theurer is pictured during the Grand Prix Freestyle riding her impressive Oldenburg stallion, 'Augustin OLD'
Austria's Victoria Max Theurer is pictured during the Grand Prix Freestyle riding her impressive Oldenburg stallion, 'Augustin OLD'
Petite US rider, Laura Graves continued to impress with her Dutch gelding, 'Verdades' by Florett As. They took fifth place in the Grand Prix Freestyle with 82.036%.
Petite US rider, Laura Graves continued to impress with her Dutch gelding, 'Verdades' by Florett As. They took fifth place in the Grand Prix Freestyle with 82.036%.
Kristina Sprehe is one of the young German girls at the top of international dressage. She just missed another Bronze medal today and had to settle for fourth place aboard the super De Niro stallion, 'Desperados FHR' with 83.125%.
Kristina Sprehe is one of the young German girls at the top of international dressage. She just missed another Bronze medal today and had to settle for fourth place aboard the super De Niro stallion, 'Desperados FHR' with 83.125%.
German Team member, Kristina Sprehe pictured aboard , 'Desperados FHR' represents the now very youthful face of international dressage.
German Team member, Kristina Sprehe pictured aboard , 'Desperados FHR' represents the now very youthful face of international dressage.
Sweden's Tinne Vilhelmson Silfven is pictured aboard the stunning Don Davidoff gelding, 'Don Auriello'. Although super impressive, Don Auriello is more extravagant in front than he is behind. They took seventh place in the Grand prix Freestyle with 80.375%.
Sweden's Tinne Vilhelmson Silfven is pictured aboard the stunning Don Davidoff gelding, 'Don Auriello'. Although super impressive, Don Auriello is more extravagant in front than he is behind. They took seventh place in the Grand prix Freestyle with 80.375%.
Helen Langenanenberg who made a great impression in Australia earlier this year is a beautiful rider and makes a wonderful combination with the beautiful Donnerhall stallion, out of a Rubinstein mare, 'Damon Hill NRW. They took the Silver medal in the Grand Prix Freestyle with 88.286%.
Helen Langenanenberg who made a great impression in Australia earlier this year is a beautiful rider and makes a wonderful combination with the beautiful Donnerhall stallion, out of a Rubinstein mare, 'Damon Hill NRW. They took the Silver medal in the Grand Prix Freestyle with 88.286%.
Helen Langehanenberg is delighted with 'Damon Hill NRW's' performance in the grand prix Freestyle. Helen said later that "Dami can talk and read and if he were smaller he would be in the house on the sofa with me". Helen certainly has a special bond with the beautiful stallion.
Helen Langehanenberg is delighted with 'Damon Hill NRW's' performance in the grand prix Freestyle. Helen said later that "Dami can talk and read and if he were smaller he would be in the house on the sofa with me". Helen certainly has a special bond with the beautiful stallion.
If we are talking about special bonds, none is stronger than that of Charlotte Dujardin and 'Valegro'. The little Negro gelding was again outstanding demonstrating amazing transitions and beautiful movement.. Using new music for just the third time from "How to train your dragon", (there is no suggestion that Valegro is anything like a dragon) they claimed the Grand Prix Freestyle with 92.161%.
If we are talking about special bonds, none is stronger than that of Charlotte Dujardin and 'Valegro'. The little Negro gelding was again outstanding demonstrating amazing transitions and beautiful movement.. Using new music for just the third time from "How to train your dragon", (there is no suggestion that Valegro is anything like a dragon) they claimed the Grand Prix Freestyle with 92.161%.
There is no mark for cute, but there should be and Valegro would get a 10. Charlotte and Valegro are pictured calmly walking out of the noisy arena after their Grand Prix Freestyle Victory.
There is no mark for cute, but there should be and Valegro would get a 10. Charlotte and Valegro are pictured calmly walking out of the noisy arena after their Grand Prix Freestyle Victory.
Dutch rider, Adelinde Cornelissen has had a great deal of success with her Jazz gelding, 'Jerich Parzival N.O.P.' and produced the best test of these Championships to take the Bronze Grand Prix Freestyle medal with 85.714%.
Dutch rider, Adelinde Cornelissen has had a great deal of success with her Jazz gelding, 'Jerich Parzival N.O.P.' and produced the best test of these Championships to take the Bronze Grand Prix Freestyle medal with 85.714%.
Adelinde Cornelissen has had a long and very successful career with the 17 year old, 'Jerich Parzival N.O.P'. He probably does not have too many more major Championships in him and Adelinde, although very pleased with the test looks to be contemplating the end of a brilliant career together.
Adelinde Cornelissen has had a long and very successful career with the 17 year old, 'Jerich Parzival N.O.P'. He probably does not have too many more major Championships in him and Adelinde, although very pleased with the test looks to be contemplating the end of a brilliant career together.
The British supporters had a lot to cheer about today and they let the entire stadium know just how they felt about Charlotte and Valegro.
The British supporters had a lot to cheer about today and they let the entire stadium know just how they felt about Charlotte and Valegro.
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