Take a look at some of the people, horses and scenes from the Mars Essex Horse Trials at Moorland Farm in Far Hills. Relive a fun weekend in these photos taken at the second year of the iconic event’s revival, which enjoyed perfect weather that defied the gloomy forecasts of thunderstorms.
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Eventing is in her genes! Leeci Rowsell is the daughter of Essex co-chairman and cross-country course designer Morgan Rowsell and his wife, eventer Virginia Jenkins Rowsell. Dot Com, Leeci's pony, is almost as cute as she is.
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Dawn Eastabrooks was surrounded by friends (more than those that could fit in this photo!) and trainer Meg Kepferle after her heartfelt victory in the Training Rider A division on Valito
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The Tewksbury Foot Bassets made an appearance in the jumper arena at Essex.
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There's nothing like a palomino. Tara Astacio and Money to Burn won the Beginner Rider Novice B on Money to Burne
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Guess this buckskin's breed. She's My Temple is a Morgan, says rider Catherine Futterman
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John Nunn, owner of the Bit of Britain store, won the Jean and Elliot Haller Perpetual Trophy for his sportsmanship
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Ashley Mucha's leopard Appaloosa has the best name: An App for That
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Marilyn Payne looks happy to be in the saddle instead of the judge's box as she competes with SF Double Entendre in the Open Training division
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Cole Horn, who rode Cooley Sligo to a double-cleary trip cross-country, works for Preliminary Essex winner Ryan Wood
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