Photographing A Legend

One of the highlights of photographing at the 2010 World Equestrian Games in Kentucky was capturing one of my Eventing heroes on camera – Mark Todd.

Grass Valley and Mark Todd (NZL) warming up for their team dressage ride at WEG 2010.

As he circled the arena, I sent my Mom a text and told her I was weak in the knees or something and she responded, “puke and he’ll definitely notice you.”  Great idea.

Later I nearly sacrificed myself to the Alltech gods when I paused a bit too long in the golf cart lane to watch as he hopped in a rolling cart just a few feet from me.

Todd and Grass Valley picked up just a few time penalties on cross-country.   They looked polished and confident.

Todd piloted the 10 year old gelding to a double clear round.  With that, the pair finished 11th individually, and the team won bronze.

Way to go, Toddy.

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