In Hamburg the audience is very close to the sport - here at the warm-up in front of the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix. All photos (c) Jenny Abrahamsson.
Roger Yves Bost always has time for a smile. Here on his way in to the arena riding Qoud'Coeur de la Loge.
Marlon Modolo Zanotelli rode a clear in the first round with Cash del Mar Z.
Just love the color of Lauren Hough's Cornet 39.
Looking very serious - Bo Kristoffersen and Jan-Hein Swagemakers.
Janne-Friederike Meyer with the impressive Goja.
As usual busy in front of the monitor.
Rodrigo Pessoa and Citizenguard Cadjanine Z back together.
Billy Twomey and Bertram Allen.
Time to show for Denis Nielsen and DSP Cashmoaker.
Michael Whitaker.
Nicola Philippaerts was very pleased with his Zilverstar T after a clear round.
Denis Lynch's All Star 5 getting the boots back on after the boot check.
Daniel Bluman and Sancha LS ended third.
Hans-Dieter Dreher on the warm-up with Cool and Easy.
Team Kreuzer on the way to the arena.
Jos Verlooy and Sunshine finished for the day.
Christian Ahlmann and Codex One did three great rounds, but with four faults in the jump-off they had to settle for fifth place. They are still on top of the LGCT standings.
Laura Kraut pepping Zeremonie for the first round.
Then