Fantastic photo opportunities abounded on Feb. 3-4 in the $100,000 Land Rover Wellington Eventing Showcase (Fla.). Boyd Martin rode to his third consecutive title in the class—in fact, he’s the only rider to ever have won the event!
The Chronicle’s Lindsay Berreth chose a few of her favorite images from the weekend…
Jennie Brannigan showed her support for Lee Lee Jones, Phillip Dutton’s step-daughter who suffered a head injury in December. Photo by Lindsay Berreth
Boyd Martin’s son Nox wanted to get in on the celebration. Photo by Lindsay Berreth
I Bella gave this table plenty of room with Jennie Brannigan on their way to sixth in the $100,000 Land Rover Wellington Eventing Showcase. Photo by Lindsay Berreth
Savannah Fulton had the save of the day when she somehow climbed back in the saddle from here after an awkward fence with Captain Jack. Photo by Lindsay Berreth
The masters at work. Boyd Martin, Mark Todd and William Fox-Pitt led a course walk. Photo by Lindsay Berreth
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William Fox-Pitt and RF Quarterman angled the cabin off the bank. Photo by Lindsay Berreth
Kim Severson said thanks to Cooley Cross Border with a big pat after their dressage test. They finished in fourth place at the end of the weekend. Photo by Lindsay Berreth
Ryan Wood and Fernhill Classic powered out over the second water jump. Photo by Lindsay Berreth
Galloping. Photo by Lindsay Berreth
After being doused in champagne, Boyd Martin was almost thrown into the water jump, but Doug Payne, Mark Bellissimo, Jim Wolf and Buck Davidson spared him. Photo by Lindsay Berreth
Kim Severson and Cooley Cross Border raced across the field. Photo by Lindsay Berreth
Cambalda made his return to the advanced level after a year off. Photo by Lindsay Berreth
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New Zealand’s Dan Jocelyn rode Dukes Up with his personal whip. Photo by Lindsay Berreth
Boyd Martin was back on daddy duty as soon as he got off Welcome Shadow in the dressage. Photo by Lindsay Berreth
Buck Davidson and Carlevo jumped up the bank complex. Photo by Lindsay Berreth
Mark Todd rode Sara Kozumplik Murphy’s L’Alezane. Photo by Lindsay Berreth
Boyd Martin and Welcome Shadow had their game faces on as they galloped to Martin’s third win in the class. Photo by Lindsay Berreth