Mendip Farmers Pony Club Camp @ SLM

15th August 2009

This is a lovely little pony club camp. There were only 12 riders which kept the atmosphere really fun and encouraging. It is the minimum number I can take for a day but always really enjoyable as I get to know everyone and don’t have to rush around. They had a morning on the XC course and a mini CT in the afternoon before heading home.

I am fully booked for the rest of the summer for Pony Club camps but do keep me in mind for any Riding Club camps after the summer holidays are over. I still have a few Equestrian Portraiture slots left so it’s well worth getting in touch.

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Newton Abbot Races

August 2009

What a difference a week can make. Last Tuesday the rain was coming down in torrents and today we had the most beautiful sunshine for the entire race meet.
It was bliss to have the freedom to photograph without being restricted by wet weather gear. Long may it continue.

The racing was pretty good too. We had full numbers in most of the races so lots of tight finishes and full frames of horses to capture.

The jockey Marcus Foley retired from racing here today, after the presentation his fellow jockeys decided he looked a bit hot and gave him a dunking!

Bye for now_F

Gatcombe Festival of Eventing

10th August 2009

Prize winners announced;

I had such a fantastic time at Gatcombe and enjoyed some lovely conversations with many of you.

The lucky winner of my Gatcombe Prize of a free ‘Personal Portrait Shoot’ to include one mounted and framed image was won by Vicky Bealing.
The two runners-up were Shan Simpson & Diane Williams, both receive a free ‘Personal Portrait Shoot’.

Do remember even though you did not win this time you can still take advantage of my 10% Gatcombe Event discount if you book a portrait shoot by Friday 14th August. More information on all my products can be found on my Services page on my website.

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Newton Abbot Races

Monday 3rd & Tuesday 4th August 09

We had two days of brilliant racing however it did feel more like a winter race meet than a summer one! The weather did not play fair for August. The ground staff did an amazing job to keep things going especially on the Tuesday after even more rain over night.
The jockeys came in from racing looking like they had been up at Haldon Hill in January!

It did create a good atmosphere and we are getting used to such a wet summer now that everyone kept smiling in true English fashion. The mud and rain made for some really gritty photos too so I was happy! My camera gear was not so keen but a good waterproof cover saved the day - again...

Bye for now_F