Before the action at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris gets underway on Thursday with the jumping team qualifier, the horses and riders got to familiarise themselves with the stunning venue in Versailles during a training session on Wednesday afternoon.
First out, reigning European and 2012 Olympic champion Steve Guerdat and the wonderful Dynamix de Belheme – looking right at home at Château de Versailles.
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The warm-up area in Versailles.
David Honnet, Scott Brash and Jefferson for Team GB.
Located in the Parc de Versailles, the horses and riders have lush and green surroundings.
World no. one Henrik von Eckermann and King Edward.
The venue in Versailles is absolutely incredible.
Ready for the Olympics on home soil: Simon Delestre and I Amelusina R 51.
A view from above.
Can it get any better?
American reserves Karl Cook and Caracole de La Roque.
Steve Guerdat, one of the favourites for the medals in Versailles.
British reserves Joe Stockdale and Cacharel on the way to the ring, with Charlotte Attwell.
Legends: Luis Álvarez de Cervera, Hugo Simon and Paul Schockemöhle.
Rolf-Göran Bengtsson and Zuccero HV seen from above.
McLain Ward, David Will and Richard Vogel.
Shane Sweetnam and James Kann Cruz for Ireland.
All lined up!
Kent Farrington on Greya, McLain Ward on Ilex and Laura Kraut on Baloutinue for Team USA.
Sweden's Rolf-Göran Bengtsson and Zuccero HV in action.
Eugenio Garza Perez and Contago for Team Mexico.
Back at the warm-up.
Can't get enough of this view...
Jerome Guery and Quel Homme de Hus for Belgium.
Brazil's Rodrigo Pessoa and Major Tom.
Team France ready for the Olympics on home soil.
Treats for Max Kühner's Elektric Blue P.
More warm-up view.
Team Canada in the ring.
Martin Fuchs' Leone Jei looked happy and fresh during the training session.
Team Saudi heading for the ring.
Kristaps Neretnieks and Palladium KJV testing the ring.
The training session started at 6 PM and by the time it was finishing the sun was setting over Versailles.
Flying the open water with Château de Versailles as a backdrop.
Thursday's team qualifier starts at 11 AM.
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