We are officially T-minus two hours from the start of Rolex Kentucky 2016, and already the excitement is palpable. The horses have arrived, the stall curtains have been hung by the rafters with care, and in no time at all, the First Horse Inspection will be here.

In preparation for U.S. eventing’s BEST. WEEKEND. EVER., here’s a roundup of what our favorite players—both two- and-four-legged—have been up to so far.

The international horses are officially in ‘da house:

Rolex vets Laine Ashker and “Al” (Anthony Patch) are also settling in.

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(And looking pretty fly, if we might say so.)

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We hope this Jay Z song is on their pre-ride soundtrack, just saying.

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Meanwhile, the lake serpents are getting their final haircuts.

Michael Jung’s FischerRocona FST has her game face on. (Can she go two for two?)

 

Also pumped: Leah Lang Gluscic’s OTTB wonder horse, AP Prime, who’s getting in some last-minute dressage schooling:

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Boyd Martin’s triple threat (Steady Eddie, Shamwari 4, and  Blackfoot Mystery) are ready for their close-ups:

https://twitter.com/WindurraUSA/status/724725612661891072

The Ogilvy gang is up to their elbows in saddle pads…

https://twitter.com/OgilvyEq/status/725019708093661184

And Horse Network will be there too!

Good luck to all! (Let’s cue the Jock Jams.)

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