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For
the horse lover, it is truly a smorgasboard of choice.
First medal of the Games went to the host team, USA, in
the reining. Reining has only been a recognised sport
for the last three WEG's and the USA can rightfully
claim to be the best there is, claiming all gold medals
to be handed out. Second went to the team from Belgium
with Italy in 3rd place. Top scoring rider was Shawn
Flarida for the US. Flarida is the first reiner to win
$3 million and is closing in on $4 million in earnings.
There was a lot of interest in 13 time Dressage Champion
Anky van Grunsven who scored a creditable 14th place on
the first day.
"I feel I'm not ready for this," she said referring to
the competition. "I know I'm not the best here. But
it's exciting. ... I love it."
The WEG covers 8 sports - dressage, driving, endurance,
eventing, jumping, para dressage, reining and vaulting.
Over the coming days, Eques will bring you photos from
Eclipse Sportswire.
The closest you can be to the the action without
getting on a plane.
Let the games begin! |
