#JumperNation Candid Camera: Face to Face

Your life. Your photos.

While the show ring has a life of its own, there’s just as much if not more going on behind the scenes: moments of heartfelt (or hilarious!) interaction between horses and riders, back-at-the-barn antics, the buzz of an in-gate pep talk, the moments that remind us that we do this thing for reasons much more than ribbons.

Each week we comb Instagram for photos we think captured “the moment,” whatever that moment may be, perfectly. This week’s theme: face to face.

En attendant son tour,Polias fait des câlins à Laura, sa groom ❤️ #wef #wef2016 #hermes #alexandrapaillot #france #wellington #cute #cutest #love #horse #cheval #horses #horses_of_instagram #instahorses #horseshow #horsesofinstagram #horsestagram #equinephotography #equestrian #showjumper #equitation #equestrianlife #showjumping #equine #horselove #horselover #sport #jumping

A photo posted by ＪＥＳＳＩＣＡ Ｒｏｄｒｉｇｕｅｓ (@jessik_r) on Mar 4, 2016 at 3:20am PST

Valentina Arenas,Lukene Arenas and Titi

A photo posted by Mario Apolito (@mcar65) on Mar 4, 2016 at 8:23pm PST

Afternoon snugz with Zyfra ? Thanks for the pic @erikagodina

A photo posted by Lisa Balaz (@lisakb21) on Mar 4, 2016 at 12:00pm PST

reserve on the best today ?

A photo posted by @carolineratigan on Mar 6, 2016 at 10:19am PST

After our win in the 1.45m Wednesday my little super star Dubs won the @vitaflex Victory Pass Award!! So many kisses ❤ PC: @dwilson5290 #Dubai #TeamCollinsStrijk #njeq #vitaflex #victorypassaward #walshproducts #winwithwalsh #michelmcnabb #usanimo #jinstirrups #ogilvyequestrian #cwd

A photo posted by Mavis Spencer (@mavispence) on Mar 5, 2016 at 12:57pm PST

Red is so sweet ❤️ Can’t wait to start showing later this week !!

A photo posted by Mia Mannis (@mia_mannis) on Mar 8, 2016 at 3:43am PST

Dream team ???

A photo posted by Samantha Reali (@realiequine) on Mar 6, 2016 at 1:11pm PST

Morning snuggles with Cartoon. ? #horsesofinstagram #equilineamerica #ridebedford #hitsocala2016 #horseshows #morningsnuggles

A photo posted by Beyaert Farm Inc. (@beyaertfarminc) on Feb 19, 2016 at 12:16pm PST

Morning snacks for Walle! #hitsocala2016 #eatthoseveggies #nomnomnom

A photo posted by Beyaert Farm Inc. (@beyaertfarminc) on Mar 5, 2016 at 6:50am PST

Loving on the purple people eater waiting for our purple ribbon in the Hunter Prix ???? PC?: @pinkiemomma1 #capetown #bestblackhorse #floyd #kwpn #hitsocala

A photo posted by Katie (@ktmdunn) on Mar 5, 2016 at 10:10am PST

Smiles before the show #hitsocala #babyhunter #littleglenstables @proudltd

A photo posted by Little Glen Stables (@littleglenstables) on Mar 4, 2016 at 6:50pm PST

Sophia Gracida & Dusty Doodle // WEF 2016 // www.luciolanda.com #luciolanda #wef #wef2016 #equestrian #equitation #horse #horses #cheval @sophiagracida

A photo posted by L U C I O L A N D A (@landalucio) on Mar 3, 2016 at 5:53am PST

Pony love ❤️? #TwoToTango

A video posted by sabers_h (@sabers_h) on Mar 7, 2016 at 10:49am PST

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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.