Through the Lens: 2018 Millbrook Horse Trials

Aug 11, 2018

Through the Lens: 2018 Millbrook Horse Trials

By Jessica Duffy - USEA Staff

Buck Davidson and Archie Rocks blazed the trail for the Millbrook Horse Trials Adequan USEA Gold Cup Advanced division around Tremaine Cooper's new cross-country track. USEA/Jessica Duffy Photo.

Millbrook, New York experienced both ends of the weather spectrum from powerful thunderstorms all the way to 90 degrees and sunny and everything in between last weekend during the 2018 Millbrook Horse Trials at Coole Park Farm. Affectionately christened #Mudbrook2018 by the 450 competitors in attendance, Millbrook Horse Trials managed to provide a great experience despite the challenges presented by Mother Nature. The organizing team and volunteers at Millbrook went above and beyond to ensure that each rider had the best experience possible, showing that true eventer grit isn't just for the riders! Want to catch up on all the action from Millbrook? Check out the USEA's coverage!

Millbrook's tractors ended up with a lot more work than they bargained for. USEA/Jessica Duffy Photo.

Flowing tails and shining quartermarks. USEA/Jessica Duffy Photo.

Praise for Cooley O from Jules Ennis following their dressage test. USEA/Jessica Duffy Photo.

Allison Springer and Lord Willing didn't let a little rain get in the way of scoring 25.0 for third place after dressage. USEA/Jessica Duffy Photo.

Riders enjoying the appearance of the sun prior to their show jumping rounds. USEA/Jessica Duffy Photo.

Blue skies, white clouds, and green grass. USEA/Jessica Duffy Photo.

Tim Bourke and Looks Quality making the Preliminary brush rail look like child's play. USEA/Jessica Duffy Photo.

"Say cheese, Nils!" USEA/Jessica Duffy Photo.

Emily Beshear and Olney Uncle Sam jumped a lovely clear round to move up into third after show jumping. USEA/Jessica Duffy Photo.

Nita Sanfilippo and Alarmabull leaving the arena with a smile after a clean show jumping round. USEA/Jessica Duffy Photo.

Crowds gathered under sunny skies to watch the finale of the Adequan USEA Gold Cup Advanced division. USEA/Jessica Duffy Photo.

Louis M looking for the next fence. USEA/Jessica Duffy Photo.

Grace Fulton and Wild Orange. USEA/Jessica Duffy Photo.

Allison Springer and Business Ben confidently through the split stump and onto the water. USEA/Jessica Duffy Photo.

Duck . . . Duck . . . Goose? USEA/Jessica Duffy Photo.

We just have one question, Cary. How do you keep your cross-country gear so white? USEA/Jessica Duffy Photo.

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