On Tuesday, it was time for training in the main arena at Tryon International Equestrian Center and all riders and horses went in five at the time - with each rider getting 90 seconds to jump the fences if they wanted to. Some riders jumped, while others just made their horses familiar with the ring during the total of 7,5 minutes they were allowed to stay in. All photos (c) Jenny Abrahamsson.
Arthur Gustavo Da Silva's Inonstop van't Voorhof bucked around as usual.
Piergiorgio Bucci and Diesel GP du Bois Madame done with the training.
All smiles from Alex Tyler-Morris and Jos Lansink.
Amanda Derbyshire and Luibanta BH.
Beezie Madden's Darry Lou seems to be in good shape.
The Belgian team... and Dutch rider Harrie Smolders.
Danielle Goldtein with Lizziemary and Ashlee Bond with Chela LS for Israel.
Devin Ryan looking at his competitors.
Erynn Ballard and Darkos Promise for Canada.
The French team waiting for their turn.
It was a fresh VDL Glasgow v. Merelsnest N.O.P. doing some jumps.
Kevin Staut and Reveur de Hurtebise for France.
The German team was first to go in the morning and it was a happy Marcus Ehning entering the arena.
Martin Fuchs' Clooney getting a well deserved candy from Sean Vard.
Peder Fredricson shows H&M Christian K one of the decorations, that we most likely will see as a fence later on this week.
Pedro Veniss and Quabri de I'Isle for Brazil.
Team Philippaerts on their way to the arena.
Pieter Devos and Niels Bruynseels.
Samantha McIntosh's Check In.
Team Wathelet.
Shane Sweetnam and Chaqui Z for Ireland.
A job well done for Simone Blum and DSP Alice.
Steve Guerdat and Bianca in action.
High spirits between the riders ahead of the competitions.
Eduardo Alvarez Aznar, Terri Fitton and Rokfeller de Pleville Bois Margot.
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