Breakfast on the go for Team New Zealand down in the stables
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Good morning all!
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Preparation for the final horse inspection taking place down in the stables
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Gorgeous shot of the final pair to present for the ground jury on Sunday morning, Tina Cook and Billy the Red
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Tina Cook's groom, Rachel Tolley stitching a number onto the saddle pad of Star Witness
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Cheeky Majas Hope grabbing a quick bite to eat
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Team Funnell working together to get Majas Hope prepared for his XC round
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Treat time
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Team New Zealand congregate in the yard and are presented with carrots by our super event chef
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Final oil of the hooves prior to a hack
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Sausage sandwich and a swipe through social media for Emily King
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Making sure the ears are sparkling
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Taking on some vitamins and minerals ahead of the first phase
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Last bath before the first horse inspection
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Just two pals having a scratch
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Waldo III heading out to be hand grazed on Wednesday morning
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Sarah Bullimore and Will Furlong having a catch up
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We all know the struggles of keeping white boots clean
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A bath and a kiss before the first horse inspection
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Billy Walk on is happily moved in
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Christopher Burton arrives with his 2 rides Cooley Lands and Graf Liberty
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Bulana has a pick of grass in front of the house
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Moving in!
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Will Furlong with Collien P 2
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Through the archway into the iconic stable yard
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Sebastien Cavaillon with his ride Sarah d'Argouges
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Nicola Wilson checks in at the stable manager
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Bulana is led to the stables by Nicola Wilson's groom Ruth
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Lovely shot Andrew Nicholson with his daughter
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The Duke Of Cavan stepping on the scales
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Grooms preparing their horses for the first horse inspection
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He knows what day it is!
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Euro Prince basking in the sunshine this morning
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Cult Rewind looking fantastic
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Sir Mark Todd taking Leonidas II for a leg stretch
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Stable set-up and a make make shift washing line
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Classic Moet showing her favourite face to the camera - Such a fun horse
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Support teams preparing for the dressage phase down at the stables
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Here goes! The horses are out and we're ready to kick off this year's competition with the first horse inspection
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Luck of the Irish - All eight Irish competitors line-up for a team snap ahead of the first horse inspection
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Imogen Murray doing the heavy lifting upon her arrival with Ivar Gooden
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All-go in the 'Vanspringel' camp
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'Zagreb' having a good pamper
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'Kilpatrick Knight' stretching his legs this morning
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'Xavier Faer' admiring his stable decor
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'Allstar B' being neatened up
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'Euro Prince' having his last-minute prep prior to the final horse inspection
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Something has tickled Blyth!
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Team Italy are ready and raring
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Good luck!! Lucinda and Lissa Green have a chuckle at a card she has received
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A moment of piece at the stables
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Hot hooves - Malin Head Clover receiving the finishing touches before his hack
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Clare Balding shooting down by the stables
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'Kilpatrick Knight' enjoying some down-time
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'Portersize Just a Jiff' enjoying a cuddle
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Lots going off in the Team USA corner!
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Nerves? What nerves... Big thumbs up from Alex Bragg prior to his test
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Full steam ahead at the stables on Thursday morning
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Willa Newton off out on her morning hack
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And stroll on under 'that arch'
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Flamin' fantastic!
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Cedric Lyard may be deep in conversation, but 'Cadeau Du Roi' is making the most of a photo opportunity
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Sarah Ennis giving 'Horseware Stellor Rebound' a hearty pat
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'Glengarnock' preparing for his first ride on Badminton soil
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'Talent' soaking up the Badminton atmosphere
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Tim Price's Ringwood Sky Boy and NZ crew
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Ben Hobday ready for action
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The iconic archway to the stables
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Lynn Swift and Nicola Wilson with One Two Many
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Everything must be spotless
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Tidy!
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Stable Managers prepare for the arrivals
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Michael Jung's La Biosthetique - Sam FBW is here and Michael is on his way
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It's business as usual for the Beaufort Hunt staff as International riders arrive
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It'll be a hub of activity here very soon
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