Newton Abbot Races

Monday 19th July

It was sunshine and showers today – luckily not enough to upset my digital equipment. After every shower came the most exquisite sun which just brought the images to life. The flat races at the end of the day gave me the best results. I have put a mixture in for you to see just how different one day’s results can be.

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Newton Abbot Races

Monday 13th July 2009

We had a fantastic number of entries for the racing today at Newton Abbot. Monday racing can be a bit flat sometimes but today saw about 80 horses run in the seven races. This does help with the photography – there is so much more atmosphere created by 5-6 horses jumping the hurdle at the same time. It gives a real edge to the image and the viewer can see the skill and the potential danger.

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Kennet Vale Riding Club Camp

Saturday 11th July

This is the second time this season I have been asked to accompany the Kennet Vale Riding Club to their camp. So I must be doing something right!!
There was a few new faces and rider/horse combinations which livens up proceedings a bit. With just the one instructor I got plenty of time with each rider to get the images they were after. See you all again in September.

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Millfield 2009 - CPEDIJ1*

5th July 2009

This event is one of those humbling experiences that makes you think about the more important things in life. One – how lucky we all are to have been born in a time of equality and opportunities for all. Two – the overwhelming character/power of the horse.
Today was the Junior Para Dressage International Competition at Millfield School. The children never cease to amaze me with their determination and humour. The horses just bring a tear to my eye, so careful and willing to please.
What more can I say – come along next year and see it for yourself.

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Solent Riding Club Camp

Friday 3rd June

This is the second time I have covered the Solent Riding Club Camp at Stockland Lovell. They are a fun bunch and as a bit of a change for me they are really into their dressage so I didn’t have to do the miles out on the xc course today. I got to drink coffee, eat cake and sit on the bank of the school and take pictures. I know – it’s a hard life being me….

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Stockland Lovell Manor - Adult Camp

30th June 2009

It was the third Adult camp at Stockland Lovell Manor for this season; I popped along for the day – their 2nd out of three.
It is always a real joy to photograph and it was another fun packed day with lots of laughter and the infamous water jump took another victim!!!
I couldn’t resist putting this sequence of images on the blog – sorry Janine!

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