It's not a surprise, but it's still a thrilling class as the British phenoms Charlotte Dujardin and Valegro top the Grand Prix.

Follow along with us as we provide live commentary from the 2015 Reem Acra FEI World Cup Grand Prix.

This up and coming German rider is heading to Vegas to challenge the big names in her second World Cup Final appearance.

Talk about precious cargo—on Saturday, April 11, 40 of the world's top dressage and show jumping horses caught the same flight over the ocean to Las Vegas, Nev., for the Reem Acra FEI World Cup Dressage Final and the Longines FEI World Cup Show Jumping Final. 

Ever wonder what it looks like to fly horses? Here's a sneak peek into the process. All photos by FEI/Dirk Caremans/Pool Pic Livepic

When we're on assignment at a big competition for the Chronicle, it's our job to catch the winner at the best moment of action—in a perfect extended trot, or at the apex of a jump. And as much as we get a nice frisson of victory when we do capture those moments, it's frequently the less conventional photos that are our favorites—ones that might not be of the winners or appear in the magazine.