The 2010 FEI Alltech World Equestrian Games get underway in Lexington, Ky. with magnificent opening ceremonies. In the reining competition, the U.S. team is in the lead, followed by Austria and Brazil.
The U.S. reiners win team gold at the 2010 World Equestrian Games with Shawn Flarida at the top of the rankings on a score of 227. Belgium and Italy take silver and bronze, respectively.
View more images from the 2010 U.S. World Equestrian Games dressage selection trials and U.S. Equestrian Federation Festival of Champions in this EquiSearch.com photo gallery.
Seven weeks after giving birth, Maria Mercedes Alvarez Ponton of Spain rides 100 miles in just over 7 1/2 hours to win individual endurance gold at the 2010 World Equestrian Games.