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This year's Defender Burghley Course Preview and Media Day gave the press a chance to speak to the Event Director Martyn Johnson, Course Designer Derek Di Grazia and riders Greta Mason, Phil Brown and Andrew Hoy. Media Breakfast in The Rose Garden On arrival at Burghley House we were brought through to The Rose Garden, […]

I was once again commissioned by Land Rover to photograph the Burghley Horse Trials 2019 for them as title sponsor. In addition to photographing the equestrian competition event in a way which incorporates Land Rover branding I was asked to photograph the Land Rover "activations": the company's stands, hospitality areas and other public-facing activities. The […]

The Burghley Horse Trials Photo Archive is a useful resource for sourcing images for editorial or commercial use. Burghley photos can be licensed according to the audience size, distribution numbers, duration and geographical area, so that you only pay for the usage you need. Burghley Horse Trials 2008 Burghley Horse Trials 2014 Burghley Horse Trials […]

A long and tough five days at Burghley Horse Trials is finally over. Oliver Townend has been crowned and a British 1,2,3,4 is definitely worth celebrating. Saturday saw its fair share of thrills and spills (I seem to be the nemesis for the Kiwis, with both Andrew and Mark falling at fences I was photographing […]

Burghley Horse Trials 2017 - The first part of the dressage phase of Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials, Thursday 31st August. Willa Newton sets early pace with Chance Remark Tim Price and Xavier Faer move ahead in second session Paul Tapner then moves ahead with Bonza King of Rouges Michael Jung and La Biosthetique Sam […]

I have four different main clients this year so need to keep my wits about me. I've headed to Burghley early to give me a chance to sit down and plan my Thursday/Friday/Saturday around who I need to shoot and who, in theory, I don't. I've decided to get to Burghley and set off onto […]

Land Rover has today announced an extension to its title sponsorship of Burghley Horse Trials, which will see the partnership through to the end of 2017. Land Rover’s association with the world-renowned eventing competition has been established for many years, being the official vehicle supplier since the early 90’s and becoming title sponsor in 2005. […]

Some people are happy for their photography to just be a hobby, but many need to make it pay. Here are some ways you can turn your equestrian photography into a profitable business.

Tips on how to take better photographs of horses.

For any aspiring equine photographer, knowing how to photograph cross country fences to get the most from them and flatter rider and horse is essential.

Bedmax, the Northumberland-based NOPS-accredited bedding manufacturer, has retained Nico as their equestrian photographer.

MEMBERS - an equine photography masterclass article about choosing the right lens for the right situation.

This article is free to members. Photographing any big international event brings with it specific challenges. Covering large three-day and four-day horse trials is no exception. Although the title of this article is Badminton Horse Trials Photos. some of the challenges are photography related, others most definitely aren't! You need to be logged in to […]

Horse & Hound kindly commissioned me to photograph the Chedington Bicton Park 5* Horse Trials for them, something I was very honoured to do. More photos here: Bicton Park Horse Trials Photos The Bicton Arena horse trials were arranged in a very short period of time as a replacement for the Land Rover Burghley Horse […]

[View an extensive library of images of Andrew Hoy here] A casual observer probably wouldn't notice, but on the road between Somerby and Oakham, in rural Leicestershire, is a line of flag poles, adorned with the national flags of various countries. The team at Somerby Stables is a very international one. It is home to […]

In this course I will try to simplify the process of purchasing a camera for equestrian photography by discussing the differences between cameras and the features which different situations and disciplines require.

Introduce Yourself I am Abi Boulton, more usually known as Tic Toc Eventing, I am 26 years of age and am based at my family home in Staffordshire. I was surrounded by horses from the very start so that's probably the reason why I chose this way of life!  On my Mother’s side we were […]

Please introduce yourself Looking at me, you wouldn't believe that I, Simon Grieve, have a couple of interesting similarities to Mark Todd, as he is super tall and I am certainly not. However we were both born in Cambridge (although me in the UK), and we both have the same Birthday, 1st March but I wont […]

Please introduce yourself 30 year old professional event rider based at my parents yard near Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire. I have been a professional event rider since finishing a Business Management degree at Leeds University in 2012. I grew up in the Belvoir Pony Club and hunting in Leicestershire. My sister Chloe also evented before starting […]

 Welcome to a short series of isolation interviews, in which my brand ambassadors introduce themselves, their teams and their horses, and give us an idea of what their hopes and aims might be for the coming season. Please introduce yourself My name is Greta Mason and I am 23yrs old. I was born is Australia […]

If you were lucky enough to watch the prize giving ceremony at Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials this year you will know that the presentations were nearly upstaged by this chap, a gorgeous army dog called Caesar. Soon after the event the handler got in touch with me to ask if he could have a […]

We have quickly dropped into a routine and although our start is earlier than the previous day we are on it. It's Ladies Day here in Dublin, so everybody has dressed up to come to the show today, and our PR photographer has her work cut out getting the best shots of the outfits for […]

The Quorn Hunt PC Tetrathlon was hosted by the Pony Club over two days this weekend. The shooting, swimming and running phases were completed at Ratcliffe College on Saturday 22nd July and the cross country riding phase took place at Aylesford Equine's course on Sunday the 23rd July, and I was there to cover this […]

If you are reading this then the chances are you have a website yourself and you care about your content being found by others. You've probably read a lot about good practice in designing your pages, but have you thought about your images/graphics and how they can be optimised for good SEO? A quick summary […]

Bramham International Horse Trials is one of the most popular events in the British equestrian calendar, with showing, jumping and eventing to satisfy everbody.

Prolific eventer Tamarillo, winner of both Badminton (2004) and Burghley Horse Trials (2008), died last year, but his clone, Tomatillo, is already following a similar path. Bred by the Guinness family at Biddesden Stud in Wiltshire, Tamarillo was a part-bred Arabian and competed at the Arab National Championships at Malvern as a three-year-old, winning both […]

Equestrian fans from around the world will be able to follow all the action from this summer’s European championships, thanks to Horse & Country TV. Specialist equestrian television channel H&C will be providing comprehensive coverage of the FEI European Championships, with online reports and videos during the competition, and extensive TV highlights shown soon after […]

Tips for how to take pictures of horses from a leading professional, including camera settings, timing, leg positions, different gaits and focusing skills.

Photoshelter is the online service which underpins my website. As such its branding occasionally appears on email enquiries and some Google searches for me or my work. I hope to explain a little here about what it does and why I use it. The photographer who wishes to publish his work online has a plethora […]

Bedmax Limited, the UK’s leading equine bedding manufacturer has commissioned Nico Morgan Media, to handle its commercial photography. Bedmax is the choice of bedding at both of the UK’s 5* events, Badminton and Burghley, and a large majority of other top events such as Bramham International Horse Trials.  Bedmax Limited produces a range of quality […]

Eliza Stoddart is one of my Brand Ambassadors and one of Great Britain’s bright young talents. Producer of consecutive Five-year-old young horse champions, she also led Burghley Horse Trials in 2019.

Willa Newton is an eventer based in Leicestershire. She has competed at the very highest level, including at both Badminton and Burghley Horse Trials. Willa is one of my brand ambassadors so there is a variety of work I do with her, both at her base in Leicestershire and on location at events. As with […]

Horse & Hound is Britain's premier equestrian and hunting magazine. I am regularly commissioned by them for features on showing, hunting, eventing and horse racing. Pictured below are some examples of Horse & Hound covers which feature my images. Clicking on an image will enlarge it. In addition to these,  my images are regularly featured within […]

I have recently started working with Emma Brown Tweed, a rural designer of beautiful tweed-based clothing. I provide images of their products being worn at shows, images which they then use for PR and Marketing purposes. Emma Writes: "You can’t get more rural than Emma Brown Tweed our brand is born from a life of […]

Fairfax & Favor are a luxury British brand, specialising in leather shoes and boots which feature interchangeable colour tassels. "Established in 2013 by childhood friends, Marcus Fairfax Fountaine and Felix Favor Parker, Fairfax & Favor has descended upon the footwear industry as a luxury, British-born lifestyle brand. Designed as a line of footwear and accessories […]

In September 2015 Nico was commissioned by Land Rover Defender to record the equestrian competition at Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials. The brief was to capture the action, in all phases of the event, alongside the company's branding and products. The images were then used for their social media and press releases. Later in 2015 Nico was […]

Luxury accessories brand Hermès commissioned me to photograph their branded fences on the cross country course at Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials. Riders were then sent the images by the company as a gift after the event.

Apatchy are designers and makers of bespoke lifestyle gifts and handpicked accessories. They sell online, through Not on The High Street, and are regulars at large shows such as Burghley and Olympia. I have provided commercial imagery for Apatchy in various forms, from studio shot product images, to lifestyle shoots on location with professional models, […]

Show Circuit is one of New Zealand's leading equestrian magazines. They have commissioned me to document Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials for them for the last few years. The brief is sometimes loose, "we want the Kiwi competitors and the other leaders", and sometimes very specific, "here is a mock-up of the cover we want […]

Active is a monthly magazine in the East Midlands, dedicated to outdoor pursuits of all kinds. In addition to the covers shown here Nico contributes features photography each month.

David Doel and GALILEO NIEUWMOED competing at Burghley Horse Trials, Stamford, England, September 2023. GALILEO NIEUWMOED (Results) Gender: GeldingFoaled: 2007Height: 17Sire: CARAMBOLE (HOLST)Dam: SJALOMA (KWPN)Sire of Dam: HARCOS (SBS)Owner(s): Gillian JonasBlood: 47% David Doel David Doel is one of the UK’s most consistently successful professional young event riders, with the ultimate aim of being part […]

September 2023, Stamford, Lincolnshire, England. Ros Canter and PENCOS CROWN JEWEL jump the Land Rover Picnic Table at Burghley Horse Trials, September 2022. See also: Rosalind Canter and LORDSHIPS GRAFFALO, Rosalind Canter and IZILOT DHI PENCOS CROWN JEWEL BREEDING (Results) Gender: MareFoaled: 2009Height: 16.1Sire: JUMBODam: CORNISH QUEENSire of Dam: ROCK KING Owner(s): Kate James and […]

King Charles III's niece Zara Tindall is one of the most recognisable faces on the British Eventing circuit.

Kitty King and VENDREDI BIATS during the cross country phase, Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials 2022

LITTLE FIRE (Results) Gender: GeldingFoaled: 2009Height: 17Sire: GRAF TOPDam: HERALDIKS ANGARASire of Dam: HERALDIK XXOwner(s): Jennifer Dowling and William Fox-Pitt Rider Biography British Olympian William Fox-Pitt (54) is one of the sport’s most successful riders. He first competed at here 34-years ago (1989) and gained two more completions here last year (Little Fire 13th, Oratorio […]

Richard events Alfies Clover successfully up to 5* level, and is an accredited UKCC level 2 Coach.

Bubby Upton is a young British Eventer based just outside Newmarket in Suffolk.

Tom Jackson and CAPELS HOLLOW DRIFT at Badminton 2022. CAPELS HOLLOW DRIFT (Results) Gender: GeldingFoaled: 2011Height: 16.2Sire: SHANNONDALE SARCO ST GHYVANDam: LUCKY CRESTSire of Dam: LUCKY GIFTOwner(s): Patricia Davenport, Sarah Webb & Milly Simmie Tom Jackson Tom Jackson is a young British event rider with several 5* runs to his name. He is based in […]

Pippa Funnell and MAJAS HOPE jump the final fence of the cross country course at the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials 2023. MAJAS HOPE (Results) Gender: GeldingFoaled: 2007Height: 16.1Sire: PORTER RHODESDam: BROWN SUESire of Dam: FLAGMOUNT KINGOwner(s): Pippa Funnell, Marek Sebestak Pippa Funnell Philippa Rachel "Pippa" Funnell MBE (née Nolan) was born on 7 October […]

Alice Casburn and TOPSPIN during the dressage phase, Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials, Stamford, Lincolnshire, 1 September 2022 TOPSPIN II (Results) Gender: GeldingFoaled: 2008Height: 17Sire: ZENTODam: CAPRIATISire of Dam: EL CONQUISTADOROwner(s): Caroline Casburn Alice Casburn Alice Casburn is a young British event rider, based in Corpusty in Norfolk. Alice’s mother Caroline Casburn rode at Badminton […]

Caroline Powell and LENAMORE (Results) Gender: GeldingFoaled: 1993Height: 15.3Sire: SEA CRESTDam: KARINELLASire of Dam: VALIYAROwner(s): Lexi Jackson and Caroline Powell Caroline Powell and LENAMORE Caroline Powell is a New Zealand-born event rider based in Cowlinge, Suffolk. Caroline currently rides at the 5* level on GREENACRES SPECIAL CAVALIER, on which she competed at Badminton Horse Trials […]

Rosalind Canter and IZILOT DHI during the cross country phase, Bramham International Horse Trials, Bramham, Yorkshire, 10 June 2023.© Nico Morgan Media. All Rights Reserved. See also: Rosalind Canter and PENCOS CROWN JEWEL, Rosalind Canter and LORDSHIPS GRAFFALO IZILOT DHI BREEDING (Results) Gender: GeldingFoaled: 2013Height: 16Sire: ZAVALL VDLDam: ZILOTTIE WSire of Dam: MARLONOwner(s): Alex Moody […]

Gemma Stevens (née tattersall) Tattersall (born 12 March 1985) is a British Olympic Eventer. She competed at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro

William Coleman and TIGHT LINES jump the Slate Mine during the Cross Country phase of the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials, Saturday 7 September 2019. TIGHT LINES "Phish" (Results) Gender: GeldingFoaled: 2007Height: Sire: TURGEONDam: MERINDOLESire of Dam: TEL QUELOwner(s): The Conair Syndicate Tight Lines, better known as “Phish”, was a racehorse in France before he […]

VITALI (Results) Gender: GeldingFoaled: 2010Height: 16.2Sire: CONTENDER (HOLST)Dam: NOBLE LADY (HOLST)Sire of Dam: HERALDIK XXOwner(s): Joe and Alex GiannamoreBlood: 56% Tim Price FEI World Number One in Autumn 2022. Tim Price is a world-class event rider who has represented New Zealand at the Olympics, World Equestrian Games, and numerous other international competitions. He is currently […]

Harry Meade and CAVALIER CRYSTAL jumping a table at the Spring Carnival of Eventing at Thoresby Park, Nottinghamshire, 2022. CAVALIER CRYSTAL (Results) Gender: MareFoaled: 2010Height: 16.3Sire: JACK OF DIAMONDS (SWB)Dam: CAVALIER IRIS (ISH)Sire of Dam: CAVALIER ROYALE (HOLST)Owner(s): Charlotte Opperman Blood: 60% Harry Meade Harry Meade is a British three-day event rider based at Church […]

Harry Meade and TENAREZE during the Dressage phase, Badminton Horse Trials, Gloucestershire UK 6 May 2023. TENAREZE (Results) Gender: GeldingFoaled: 2007Height: 16.1Sire: JAGUAR MAILDam: UTOPIE DU MAURY (AA)Sire of Dam: QUATAR DE PLAPEOwner(s): Nigella Hall, David Bernstein and Sophie CaruthBlood: 78% Harry Meade Harry Meade is a British three-day event rider based at Church Farm, […]

Harry Meade and RED KITE jump the Defender sponsored cross country fence at the Bramham International Horse Trials, June 2023. RED KITE (Results) Gender: GeldingFoaled: 2011Height: 16.2Sire: Z7 CORDANOS V (OLDBG)Dam: DISCOVERY (WESTF)Sire of Dam: DIAMANTINO (WESTF)Owner(s): Alexandra Robinson, Harry Meade, Giles & Kate Fallan. Harry Meade Harry Meade is a British three-day event rider […]

Harry Meade and AWAY CRUISING during the Cross Country phase, Badminton Horse Trials, Gloucestershire UK 7 May 2022. AWAY CRUISING (Results) Gender: GeldingFoaled: 2007Height: 16.3Sire: CRUISE ONDam: PARKLANDS PRINCESSSire of Dam: ABLE ALBERT (XX)Owner(s): Charlotte Opperman Harry Meade Harry Meade is a British three-day event rider based at Church Farm, Chippenham, near Badminton in Gloucestershire. […]

Oliver Townend and COOLEY ROSALENT jump the title sponsor, Defender's, fence at the Defender Blair International Horse Trials in 2022. COOLEY ROSALENT (Results) Gender: MareFoaled: 2014Height: 16.2Sire: VALENT (KWPN)Dam: BELLANEY JEWEL XXSire of Dam: ROSELIER XXOwner(s): Paul W. Ridgeon Oliver Townend Oliver Townend is a British event rider who is widely regarded as one of […]

Oliver Townend and TREGILDER jump through the Defender Trout Hatchery at Defender Burghley Horse Trials 2022. TREGILDER (Results) Gender: GeldingFoaled: 2010Height: 16.2Sire: ROYAL CONCORDEDam: TREWINS XXSire of Dam: HAND IN GLOVE XXOwner(s): Hazeldines & Mitchell Fox Group Oliver Townend Oliver Townend is a British event rider who is widely regarded as one of the greatest […]

BALLAGHMOR CLASS (Results) Gender: GeldingFoaled: 2007Height: 16.2Sire: COURAGE IIDam: KILDERRY PLACESire of Dam: Not knownOwner(s): Karyn Shuter, Angela Hislop and Val RyanGroom: Charlotte HolifieldBlood: N/A Oliver Townend Oliver Townend is a British event rider who is widely regarded as one of the greatest eventers of all time. He has won numerous championships at both the […]

Greta Mason and COOLEY FOR SURE are pictured at Bramham Horse Trials in 2022, on their way to second place in the long format 4* class for under 25 riders, and the title of British Under-25 Champion 2022. Rider background Greta was born in Melbourne, Australia and lived there until she was eight-years-old. The family […]

Harlow White competing in the Defender-sponsored Shetland Pony Grand National on a pony called Shelcroft Cloudy at Royal Windsor Horse Show, Friday 12th May 2023. Harlow Luna White is a British child model, social media influencer, and equestrian. She is known for her YouTube channel, which features videos of her riding her pony, Popcorn. Harlow […]

Harlow White competing in the Defender-sponsored Shetland Pony Grand National on a pony called Shelcroft Cloudy at Royal Windsor Horse Show, Friday 12th May 2023. Harlow Luna White is a British child model, social media influencer, and equestrian. She is known for her YouTube channel, which features videos of her riding her pony, Popcorn. Harlow […]

8th May 2023, Gloucestershire. Rosalind Canter and LORDSHIPS GRAFFALO have just won the Mars Equestrian sponsored Badminton Horse Trials by a record margin and are celebrating with the crowd on a wet day in Gloucestershire. See also: Rosalind Canter and PENCOS CROWN JEWEL, Rosalind Canter and IZILOT DHI LORDSHIPS GRAFFALO BREEDING (Results) Gender: GeldingFoaled: 2012Height: […]

Oliver Townend celebrates after going into the lead during the dressage phase of Badminton Horse Ttaisl, presented by Mars Equestrian 2023. The combination remained in the lead… SWALLOW SPRINGS (Results) Gender: GeldingFoaled: 2008Height: 16.2Sire: CHILLOUTDam: KILILASire of Dam: CULT HEROOwner(s): Paul and Diana Ridgeon Oliver Townend Oliver Townend is a British event rider who is […]

I was invited to interview Andrew Hoy as he prepared to set out to the Tokyo Olympics from his Somerby, Leicestershire yard. At 62, Andrew Hoy has been to more Olympic Games than any other Australian, a total of seven games since Los Angeles. At those games he has won a total of three team […]

Harry Meade was competing at Gatcombe Park in the Festival of British Eventing on his horse ANNAGHMORE VALONER as a Land Rover Ambassador. One of my roles as Land Rover's equestrian photographer is to capture as much iconic imagery of their ambassadors in action as possible. Here it was not possible to capture this image […]