2014 World Equestrian Games

As always at these international events there are plenty of people to cheer on the Aussies.

The large Australian team enter the arena.

The opening ceremony included lots off fancy lighting but not many horses.

The Quarter Horse was one of the "Four Horses of Honour" for the Games, but sadly only two came out in to the main arena to demonstrate the fact..

The flag bearers of the 72 participating nations.If you look carefully you will see Australian Team Dressage member, Mary Hanna holding the Australian flag.

The mounted military band added some much needed horses and colour to the first half of the Opening Ceremony.

The theme of the Games is "Around the world in 80 horses"..This combination entered a darkened arena and walked around lighting up the world.

The lightening effects were spectacular, as this is a photograph of the arena as it appeared from the stands. However, someone forgot to tell them about Tasmania!

Whilst the second half of the Opening Ceremony was spectacular in many ways, there was a distinct lack of horses. There was much about the beautiful Normandy region, but not much about or including its horses..

Even the Cadre Noir from Saumur did not live up to the standards of memory, although, their uniforms are still the epitome of French chic. This Sauteur is executing his party piece.

Percheron horses carried the flags of the 72 nations competing at the 2014 Normandy WEG.

Part of the Australian Team, as always enjoying themselves during the Opening Ceremony. There are plenty of familiar faces in this group.

Taking a selfie and showing off the new, smart Ariat uniforms worn by the Australian Team.

Five Moroccan Barbs represented one of the Four Horses of Honour during the Opening Ceremony.

Marching at last. Australian Dressage Team Member, Maree Tomkinson enjoys the parade of Nations.