Join us for the experience of Dublin Horse Show 2017. Despite the anticipation days one and eight are not the most exciting. They are for travelling. This year I pick Ben and Steph up in Oakham at the crack of dawn. The usual game of boot-Tetris ensues but my Golf does me proud and we […]
Peachy Belts are a leading brand, well known for their bold and brassy belt buckles and wide range of sumptuous leather belts to match. Each year Peachy Belts commission me for a day-long shoot with a professional model to create the lifestyle images for the new catalogue and website. Every year we use a different […]
Points 1 1 10005015 JUNG, Michael GER 632 2 2 10000156 DUTTON, Phillip USA 517 3 3 10003843 BURTON, Christopher AUS 484 4 4 10000193 NICHOLSON, Andrew NZL 476 5 6 10003737 MARTIN, Boyd USA 456 6 5 10000553 TODD, Mark NZL 455 7 8 10000546 ROSE, Shane AUS 421 […]
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 […]
A new work by celebrated sporting artist Daniel Crane was unveiled at a special reception last night to commemorate the bicentennial of the The Meynell Hunt. The invited guests were benefactors who had contributed to the commissioning of the painting, which was presented by the artist at a ceremony on the Dunstall Estate, near Burton-on-Trent. […]
Eric Winter has been appointed to take over from Giuseppe Della Chiesa as course designer for theMitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials. After three years in which he successfully brought a fresh eye to Badminton Park Giuseppe did not feel able to accept the invitation to continue for a further period. Eric, 53, who lives with his wife […]
2016 sees the launch of the Event Rider Masters, an exciting new CIC*** series with unprecedented prize money and a goal of showcasing the sport of Eventing to a new global audience. Event Rider Masters Series The series legs are: Chatsworth House, Derbyshire - 14–15 May Bramham Park, Yorkshire – 10-11 June Barbury Castle, Wiltshire […]
I had the pleasure of visiting Ben Maher at his yard in Elsenham, Essex in November, along with a film crew and several representatives of Land Rover UK. Ben has won a host of different title around the World won the team jumping gold at the London Olympics with Team GB, their first team jumping gold […]
What happened to Gems McCormick? Gems McCormick, Joint-Master of The Cottesmore Hunt, died yesterday in a tragic accident in Milton Park, Peterborough. Photos of Gems McCormick She was visiting the Fitzwilliam Hunt for their opening meet and had been riding with the owner of Milton Hall and Master of the Fitzwilliam, Sir Philip Naylor-Leyland. As […]
A very moving equine photography yard shoot in Lincolnshire with Laura and her two lovely horses. I will let her explain. "Nico has been a long standing supporter of mine, and has worked with me at both equine and social events. It was for this reason I asked Nico to conduct a particular shoot for […]
Last week I had the pleasure of working for 1st Class Images, the official photographers at the inaugural British Showjumping National Championships and Stoneleigh Horse Show. 8 rings were operating on most days of the show, making it one of the most labour-intensive jobs I have ever worked on. Full marks to Henry for pulling […]
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 […]
The German Federation have announced their long list for selection for the European Championships at Blair in September. Rider Horse(s) Sandra Affaurth OPGUN LOUVO Niklas Bschorer TOM TOM GO Andreas Dibowski FRH BUTTS AVEDON Bettina Hoy DESIGNER Michael Jung FISCHER ROCANA FST FISCHERTAKINOU HALUNKE FBW LA BIOSTHETIQUE SAM FBW Andreas Ostholt SO IS ET Claas-Hermann […]
[Full set of images of Ratcliffe College vs. Emeriti] Emeriti enjoyed their annual cricket fixture against the First XI at Ratcliffe College on Thursday. Having elected to bat(!) Emeriti made a meal of some variable bowling and lost several quick wickets, prompting talk of early visits to the pub, 20-over matches and the sacking of […]
Yesterday saw the crowning of three National Champions at both Brand Hall and Houghton Hall International Horse Trials. Brand Hall in Shropshire hosted both the Charles Owen National Pony Championships and the Racesafe National Junior Championships whilst in East Anglia, at Houghton Hall in Norfolk, the Askham Bryan College National u21 Championships were taking place. Charles Owen National Pony […]
With less than one month to go until the 2015 qualifying period begins for the Four and Five Year Old Championships at this year’s KBIS Young Horse Championships, what better time to look back at the progress of some our recent Young Horse Champions. Ginnie Turnbull commented on her 2015 Four Year Old Champion winning […]
This coming weekend (23 – 24 May) boasts a multitude of British Eventing competitions around the country at international and national level plus two brand new fixtures to the calendar; Millfield (Somerset) and Dalston Green (Cumbria). The inaugural Millfield Horse Trials runs over the stunning grounds of Millfield Prep School in Somerset, overlooked by the iconic […]
Last year's Badminton was the first for Course Designer Giuseppe Della Chiesa, and it was influential. The course was tough, the time hard to make and the weather atrocious. It divided opinion. Many spectators vented their frustration online because they had not got to see their favourites riders and the day had been elongated by […]
Andrew Nicholson and NEREO followed Todd, with NEREO moving fluidly and accurately to post 37.8, the day's only sub-40 score.
There are lots of reasons to come to the Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials every year, which is why it is one Britain's most attended sporting events. Here are few things you should always do while you are there. 1. Watch a horse inspection Vets inspections, trot-ups, or jogs, whatever your personal preference for title, are an […]
My latest cover is on Eventing Magazine's May 2015 issue, which contains their Badminton Preview, and features Louisa Milne Home and King Eider galloping down the side of the lake at Badminton, two years ago.
The Quorn Hunt held their annual point to point meeting at Garthorpe racecourse and I, as the course's official photographer, was their to document the day. There were two doubles, one for Kelly Morgan and another for Tom Strawson and the rest of the spoils were shared around. Full set of images here: Quorn Hunt […]
This year's Cottesmore Hunt Boxing Day meet in Oakham included a very public marriage proposal. Peter Chojnacki climbed off his horse and got down on one knee to ask his girlfriend Anna Munton the big question. The answer was "yes".
Land Rover renews sponsorship for Royal Windsor Horse Show in Five Year Deal Royal Windsor Horse Show is delighted to announce that Land Rover has agreed to be Principal Sponsor of Royal Windsor Horse Show for the following five years (2013 to 2017 inclusive). The Show will celebrate its 70th Anniversary this year from May […]
There are occasions on which I am approached for photographs and I'm not comfortable charging for them. This might be because they were taken at an event for which I had media accreditation but no right to sell to competitors. Typically I am approached some time after the event by an owner or competitor, who […]
...with some images of mine to illustrate the points! Lauren Shannon on Eventing Nation
I'm writing this post for the many people who come to my site each day having searched for (or followed a link to) My 2p . My 2p was a blog. It no longer exists. I started it back in 1998/1999 (yes really) and it shared the same domain name that now hosts my equestrian […]
Snow has caused havoc here in the UK over the last few weeks. We don't really expect it before the New Year so to get considerable amounts in November is very rare. It does, however, present wonderful photo opportunities.
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 […]
Zinnia Margaret Morgan was born at 8.05am on Monday 7th May 2001 and weighed 5lbs 14 oz. Although four weeks premature, Zinnie is doing well and will only be kept in hospital for a few nights for observation. Mother is well, Father is in shock. Commentary will return in a few days.
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