Every year, some of the world's best showjumpers spend a weekend competing in an unusual location: Miami Beach.
Welcome to Miami —
Every year, some of the world's best showjumpers spend a weekend competing in an unusual location: Miami Beach.
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The beach offers good conditions under foot... and the weather typically isn't bad, either.
Blue skies —
The beach offers good conditions under foot... and the weather typically isn't bad, either.
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People hitting the beach have an unexpected chance to meet some of the world's top showjumping horses.
Nice to meet you —
People hitting the beach have an unexpected chance to meet some of the world's top showjumping horses.
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Here's Irish rider Richie Moloney competing against a backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean in the Longines Global Champions Tour 2017 season.
Sea wall —
Here's Irish rider Richie Moloney competing against a backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean in the Longines Global Champions Tour 2017 season.
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This rider is José Alfredo Hernández Ortega, from El Salvador. He isn't a pro -- he competes as a hobby.
Hobby —
This rider is José Alfredo Hernández Ortega, from El Salvador. He isn't a pro -- he competes as a hobby.
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This rider, on the other hand, is one of the world's top professionals: Jessica Springsteen.
Boss's daughter —
This rider, on the other hand, is one of the world's top professionals: Jessica Springsteen.
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Jessica Springsteen and father Bruce pose in one of the luxury tents at the Global Champions Tour in Miami.
Family photo —
Jessica Springsteen and father Bruce pose in one of the luxury tents at the Global Champions Tour in Miami.
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Leading riders like Edwina Tops-Alexander, left, let their hair down after the day's events end.
After dark —
Leading riders like Edwina Tops-Alexander, left, let their hair down after the day's events end.
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Events on Miami Beach take place over several days of hot, sunny weather.
Another day —
Events on Miami Beach take place over several days of hot, sunny weather.
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Horses prepare for the rigors of a day's competition in air-conditioned stables.
Morning stroll —
Horses prepare for the rigors of a day's competition in air-conditioned stables.
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U.S. Olympian Lauren Hough competes in front of an intrigued crowd.
Turning heads —
U.S. Olympian Lauren Hough competes in front of an intrigued crowd.
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Miami is the second of a number of iconic venues this year. British rider Scott Brash, on board Hello Sanctos, won the leg in 2017, going on to seal the Championship.
More destinations —
Miami is the second of a number of iconic venues this year. British rider Scott Brash, on board Hello Sanctos, won the leg in 2017, going on to seal the Championship.
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The Global Champions Tour will next move on to Shanghai, China.
Sundown —
The Global Champions Tour will next move on to Shanghai, China.
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