#JumperNation Candid Camera: Calm Before the WEF Storm

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The 2016 show year kicks off in earnest this week, with the first competitors of the Winter Equestrian Festival taking their courtesy circles at 8 a.m. Wednesday morning.

Throughout Wellington, Florida, there’s a quiet buzz of energy in the air as horses and riders enjoy of final few days of preseason peace and warm-up show preparations.

Here’s a sampling of photos that we thought captured the mood:

It’s showtime ? #wellington #wef #horsesofinstagram #horse #horses #equestrian #equestrianlife #showjumper #jumper

A photo posted by Cassie Jensen (@cass.jensen) on

Wellington #wellington #wef #florida #zebra #palmtrees A photo posted by Corinne Lengel (@corinne_lengel) on

a little brother/sister lovin’ #wef

A photo posted by Devyn McCarron (@devynmccarron) on

Charming Fellow ? #stallion #perfect #horses #florida #wellington #wef @laurakraut A photo posted by dalehailstones (@dalehailstones) on

AAAAHHHHH BABY PANDA’S FIRST TIME IN THE BIG RING! ???? #wef #pbiec

A photo posted by Stacy Lignoski (@sl__equestrian) on

Bitty baby (no name) #Wellinton #Wef #westpalmbeach #SoFLo #TeamFarNiente #BittyBaby A photo posted by Corinne Heft ✌? 0|||||0 (@c_heft) on

? Stellar mascots ? #stellareq #wef #bestpups A photo posted by Stellar equestrian (@stellar_equestrian) on

counting down to wef??? #espwef #wef

A photo posted by claire daniel (@clairedaniel7) on

Wellington ? #horse #wef #florida #flowers #barn

A photo posted by Corinne Lengel (@corinne_lengel) on

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Go Jumping.

Editor’s Note: We make every attempt to ensure that correct photographer credit is given. If incorrectly attributed, please let us know at wylie@nationmediallc.com.