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Through the Lens: Golden Spike Horse Trials

By Claire Kelley - USEA Staff | Jun 25, 2019
Ponies, pats, and pretty ribbons. USEA/Claire Kelley Photo.

Nestled among the Wasatch Mountain Range in Ogden, Utah lies the Golden Spike Event Center, home of the Golden Spike Horse Trials. For the past 32 years, the Wasatch Pony Club has organized the Golden Spike Horse Trials, welcoming riders from all over the West to experience the beauty of Utah and one of two USEA recognized events in the state. The USEA was on site this year at Golden Spike to witness the event, and now we're taking a look back through the lens. To read up on the Charles Owen Technical Merit award at Golden Spike, click here.

Done with fence 3 and onto 4. USEA/Claire Kelley Photo. “Hey buddy, I think it’s nap time.” USEA/Claire Kelley Photo. Twinning. USEA/Claire Kelley Photo. A splash of pink. USEA/Claire Kelley Photo. The mountainous landscape of Ogden, Utah. USEA/Claire Kelley Photo. “I think you have treats in that golf cart.” USEA/Claire Kelley Photo. “Play cool and whatever you do, do NOT look at the camera.” USEA/Claire Kelley Photo. Smile! USEA/Claire Kelley Photo. “Mom, I’m pretty tired of taking pictures.” USEA/Claire Kelley Photo. Waiting for their turn in the sandbox. USEA/Claire Kelley Photo. Out for a course walk. USEA/Claire Kelley Photo. “I’m ready for my close up.” USEA/Claire Kelley Photo. Looking for the next fence. USEA/Claire Kelley Photo. “Yeah, I like apples.” USEA/Claire Kelley Photo. Through the shrubs and down the bank we go. USEA/Claire Kelley Photo. Everyone pile on! USEA/Claire Kelley Photo. “I’m not taking any chances with this coffin.” USEA/Claire Kelley Photo. The best hacks are ones with mountains in the back. USEA/Claire Kelley Photo.

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