On the first day of dressage at #RK3DE2015, Michael Jung surprised no one with his immaculate performance, our rookies did us proud and the weather proved once again that when we say “dress in layers” at the KHP, we mean it.

We have tons of incredible tests to look forward to on Friday, but let’s look back on the emotions of today and celebrate the successes of the horse and rider combinations that have worked so hard to get here.

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These are the moments we live for…

Cody Sturgess (CAN) shares a moment with Imperial Melody during Thursday’s #RK3DE Dressage. A photo posted by Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event (@rk3de_official) on Apr 23, 2015 at 6:35pm PDT

That moment when you pull out the best test of your life at the biggest show of the year. Thank you for that irreplaceable feeling Al #pinchme #goAlgo #chasingthedream A photo posted by Lainey Ashker (@laineyea) on Apr 23, 2015 at 2:28pm PDT

An image of an elite rider preparing for dressage competition this morning at @RolexKentucky at the park. #RK3DE pic.twitter.com/ajP66p1koO — Kentucky Horse Park (@KyHorsePark) April 23, 2015

Warming up under the watchful eye of the DOC.

Early morning warm ups #rk3de #rolex #eventing #dressage #fernhillfugitive #pdutty A photo posted by @cobiemurphy on Apr 23, 2015 at 4:33pm PDT

But even the Coach can make time for a selfie…

Selfies with coach USA to start the day!!! @boobraitling @mir21_4 @dragonfirefarm @goeventing @rolexkentucky #westcoastbestcoast #girlsgonewildinKY hurry up @lexylula and @rkeller92592 A photo posted by Hawley Bennett (@hbeventing) on Apr 23, 2015 at 8:21am PDT

The faces of … pride?

Just keeping it cool and collected as Jimmie goes around the ring #ibelieveinbells A photo posted by Schrammo (@domschramm) on Apr 23, 2015 at 12:44pm PDT

Laine’s face on toast…

We’ll see this face and a lot more like it on Saturday!

#jealous

And to think, there’s one more whole day of dressage!