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In every great horse rider partnership... Posted: 21 Nov 2009 01:16 PM PST One will occasionally look like they overslept... If you aren't into eventing, the horse inspections are kind of a dress-up occasion. Here Ronald Zabala-Goetschel and Che Italica trot before the vets at the Fair Hill horse inspection -- photo from Eventing USA. Ronald is dressed to impress, but his horse looks like he had a hard night. A very cute photo. The eventing horse inspection I've actually never attended an inspection in person, but here is the Wikipedia description: "Before the beginning of a three day event, and also before the last phase, horses are inspected by a vet to ensure that they are fit to compete further. It is usually a very formal affair, with well-groomed and braided horses, and nicely dressed riders. It is also a very nerve-racking time, as the "pass" or "fail" determines whether the horse may continue with the competition."

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