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once the competition started. While it would time. Or, if one was so inclined, you could re-
get crowded, the atmosphere remained re- main in the Center and watch the performance
laxed while the many media representatives live on the two television sets or the big screen, al-
would kick back and talk, or get a bite to eat. ways available. Both worked equally well, but for me
Bite to eat…yeah, what a great lead-in to, what to it was more fun to feel the excitement of the crowd
me at least, is an important topic – food! Each day and be next to that actual arena and competition.
complete meals were available for breakfast and lunch. As soon as each event ended, the Center explod-
The only time the food table was empty during the ed back to life. Writers hurrying to get their sto-
day was when they were making the shift ry up online or send it off to the high-ups who
change from one would publish or post. Photographers were
downloading photos, picking the shots they
felt would be the best for a particular story.
The action in the main room would only
slow down when the
meal to another. At
night after the event, the table
would be empty but there was always water, coffee
or tea and usually soft drinks available at all times. press conferenc-
As the time drew closer, before each event, the Me- es began. At that point most would
dia Center would almost completely clear out. As there quickly head to the other side of the curtain, literally, to
was limited space in the photography area, photogra- listen to and photograph the top three riders, ask ques-
phers would usually leave a bit earlier to get a prime tions, or just congratulate them. As soon as that was
spot for those perfect action shots,. For that reason, finished things took an even quicker pace. Press con-
lots of people in a small space, there were only certain ference photos and quotes were hastily being added to
fences that made for good shots with most everyone articles to form a complete story as fast as possible. Ev-
shooting the same jump from the same place, it was eryone wanted to get the information out immediately.
not unusual to hear the many cameras sounding like And just that fast, it was over. Articles, interviews,
one unit. There was also a time or two when photog- and photographs were finalized, cameras and laptops
raphers were admonished and told to remain perfectly were packed away, that final cup of coffee was grabbed
still, so not to spook a horse jumping directly at them. and goodbyes were said. Sadly, it will be the last time
Or worse, a Dressage horse at a critical part of its test. for a while that the World Cup Finals will be here in
There were designated places for journalists to the States, but hopefully it will return, to start up the
sit and watch the classes and take notes at the same action all over again.
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