Elaine Deutsch of Brandamore, Pa. too this photo of Matthew Bryner on Nile Gold at the Maryland 5 star in the 3 star division.

"After deciding to take the long route at fence #6, Nile Gold still had issues at the ditch, leaving Matthew suspended in mid-air," said Deutsch. "Unfortunately, one of his stirrups came off and he had to retire."

This photo shows the excellence of this year's Action photos, as its originality could have easily made it one of the winners.