Here we go! The jumping at the FEI World Equestrian Games gets underway this week, and the first horse inspection was held on Monday. Harrie Smolder's Don VHP Z N.O.P. decided to do a bit more than trotting up in front of the vets. All photos (c) Jenny Abrahamsson.
Thumbs up from Egypt's Abdel Said.
Alexandra Thornton with the stunning Cornetto K.
Ashlee Bond's Chela LS showing off.
Another horse that couldn't quite behave was Balazs Horvath's Zordon.
Admara waiting for her turn.
Daniel Bluman and Ladriano Z.
It was hard to focus on Lizziemary trotting up, when Danielle Goldstein showed off the coolest hair of the day.
Simone Blum's DSP Alice.
Erynn Ballard's Darkos Promise in action.
Team Wathelet waiting...
Holly Smith and Hearts Destiny.
It was full action when Janika Sprunger showed Bacardi VDL.
Jos Verlooy's Igor wasn't much calmer.
Kara Chad and Carona.
Been there, done that: Kevin Staut's Reveur de Hurtebise HDC didn't seem very impressed by another trot up.
Look at those ears!
Marcus Ehning and Pret A Tout for Germany.
Norway's Marit Haarr Skollerud with Dublin van Overis.
Hello there! Max Kühner and Chardonnay were one of the first to go.
One of the biggest favorites - McLain Ward and Clinta.
Nicola Philippaerts and H&M Chilli Willi waiting for the inspection to start.
Niels Bruynseels and Cas de Liberte.
Will Peder Fredricson take a third championship medal in a row? This time he is riding H&M Christian K.
Samantha McIntosh and the handsome Check In.
Steve Guerdat and beautiful Bianca.
Then