With nothing but sunshine on the forecast for the Poplar Place CCI**, many of the riders who ventured south to Hamilton, Ga., were already thrilled with the weekend upon arrival. But Kelli Temple was wearing the biggest smile of them all when her three horses finished in the top 10 after dressage on Friday, Nov. 13.

“They all went as well as they can go,” said Temple, Round Hill, Va. “I was really pleased with Veelion for getting a 44.4. He’s quite a spooky horse, so every time he does a test and does a really steady, even test, it’s a great thing.”