It was the perfect summer day for a trot-up at Puhinui today, with sunshine and soaring temperatures tempting many of the riders to show off some skin!

Here’s a gallery from our amazing photographer Libby Law, showcasing some of the best and brightest outfits from the first horse inspection.

Two matching greys, and a pop of tangerine; it’s hard to imagine how Charlotte Edwards (with Charlton Cabaret and Charlton Chime) could have done it better!
Vicki Browne-Cole is at the Cutting Edge of trot-up chic…
Sunny smiles from Kelli Frewin and Easy Going
Amanda Illston and Pebbles, perfectly in stride
Clarke Johnstone shows that getting your legs out is not just for the women! He’s rocking a beachy vibe with Watermill Hadley
Keeping it simple: Charlotte Kedzlie presents Bellahowe Osprey
Christen Lane and Thunder Cat keeping it cool
Dannie Lodder goes for the Money Shot
Monica Oakley and Artist, a picture of style
Elise Power and Arctic Cielo, channelling their inner Elton John
More than just a pop of tangerine for Danielle Wheeler and Soliderboy
A pair of ravishing redheads: Beth Wilson and Aramis
Ground jury (l-r) Tim Downes (GBR), Janet Surr (GBR) and president Andrew Bennie (NZL), with vet Neil Houston

All horses were accepted, so the focus now is on tomorrow’s dressage!

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