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Waylon Roberts of Canada rides Fernhill Salt Lake as they change speeds while approaching a jump during the Event at TerraNova Saturday in Myakka.
Photo by Jay HeaterMichigan's Robin Walker makes a big splash aboard Cappog Ferro Royale during the cross country portion of The Event at TerraNova.
Photo by Jay HeaterD'Wild Expectation muscles over a jump with Ocala's Elizabeth Pagan aboard during the cross country event on Saturday.
Photo by Jay HeaterCanada's Katie Malensek sits chilly on STX Mex as they go over a jump.
Photo by Jay HeaterGeorgia's Donna Miller is the picture of concentration as she guides Coud'Poker over a jump into the water on Saturday during the cross country event.
Photo by Jay HeaterVermont's Anna Loschiavo rides Fernhill Maverick during Saturday's cross country action at TerraNova Equestrian Center in Myakka.
Photo by Jay HeaterQuality Explosion explodes over a fallen tree jump with Janelle Fleming riding at TerraNova on Saturday.
Photo by Jay HeaterThe beauty of both the competitors and the course were on display during the cross country event of The Event at TerraNova. Katie Malensek of Canada rides Cheerio.
Photo by Jay HeaterVictoria Sudkamp and Woodstock Rio glide above the ground at the TerraNova Equestrian Center on Saturday.
Photo by Jay HeaterAustralia's Hugh Wrigley is 59 but still going strong aboard Santos in The Event at TerraNova on Saturday.
Photo by Jay HeaterHayden Wathen of Auburn University zips past on Contestor during The Event at TerraNova.
Photo by Jay HeaterGeorgia's Lauren New negotiates a jump aboard Flying Again during The Event at TerraNova.
Photo by Jay HeaterGeorgia's Sallie Johnson and Ado Rock launch into the air to easily clear a jump on the cross country course during The Event at TerraNova.
Photo by Jay HeaterNew Zealand's Joe Meyer and Chilli Dawn slosh through the water on the cross country course during The Event at TerraNova.
Photo by Jay HeaterThe equestrian athletes will be hungry for medals while the Food Bank of Manatee is hoping the fans are just, well, hungry.
Meals of Wheels Plus Manatee is combining with the TerraNova Equestrian Center to host an Empty Bowls fundraiser on Sunday, which is the final day of The Event at TerraNova. Competition begins at 8 a.m.
Those who attend will be treated to the show jumping portion of The Event at TerraNova, one of the nation's premier equestrian events — a triathlon of equestrian disciplines. Riders from 11 nations are competing.
Riders and their horses competed in dressage on Thursday and Friday and cross country on Saturday. The winners will be decided by points accumulated through all three disciplines.
Then on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., those attending can enjoy a bowl of soup (donated by the region's top restaurants), salad, bread and desserts, for $35. All proceeds benefit the Food Bank of Manatee.Tickets are available at MealsOnWheelsPlus.org.
Admission to the event and parking are free, although VIP ticket packages are available.
The action goes into the afternoon. For complete schedules, go to TerraNovaEquestian.com.
The facility is located at 31625 Clay Gully Road, Myakka City.
The different levels of competitions start at novice levels and go all the way to Olympic level talent.
