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Emily and Lærke met up for some show jumping exercise and arena familiarization, getting to talk and gossip about all the stuff going on in the tents and the surrounding areas. Linette also got in the saddle early to get some arena familiarization with Magic, still a little heavy in the pirouettes, but he'd make up for it with his other moves. Trot has always been his forte throughout his 9 years, but he gets better every day.

EQ Paris 2024: Day 3 & 4

The partnership between the two has been continuously growing since the day of Chester’s first ride. In all those years, there have been many miscommunications, mistakes, and misses. It’s the unfortunate thing about a horse of his size, no matter how much you adjust their canter or set them up for the fence, it will never truly be a perfect stride in a course designed for a 16.3. Whilst it’s a price for some, Elizabeth has always kept her faith in the stallion, and no matter how close or far the stride is, they always seem to just make it by.

When interviewed post-round, Elizabeth is asked the same question they’ve asked every rider: “What’s the one piece of advice you’ve kept with you?”

Recalling her pony club coach’s words with a smile, she answers, “To breathe- and keep that f**g leg on!”