Colette's Horse & Dog Shows at Barville Farm

While not the busiest of shows this year, it was one of the more relaxing (for me, anyway). A glorious day without a cloud in the sky, the sun producing a wonderful low light across the jumps and a steady stream of competitors eager to make the most of Colette's last outdoor event of the season. What more could I ask for...?

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Southern Counties Horse Show 2010 at Barville Farm

Colette certainly pulled it all together this year with a great line up of championships across all four rings. From show jumping through to in-hand and ridden showing there were plenty of entries keen to compete for the titles and prizes. I concentrated on the showing classes to start with, trying to make sure I captured all the winners but the jumping got the better of me as the competition got serious when the jumps increased in height. With over 1500 pictures taken throughout the day, the option to have all your images burned full size on a CD proved extremely good value for money for many riders. If the interest is still there, I may be able to give you a similar offer via e-mail.
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Colette's Horse & Dog Shows at Bookham RC field

Our second visit to Surrey this season and a much bigger turnout with three rings this time round. I managed to cover a couple of the earlier showing classes but the jumping kept me pretty busy for most of the afternoon.
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Colette's Horse & Dog Shows at Barville Farm

Considering the original forecast, we got away pretty lightly today with only one major downpour that just lasted a few minutes. It didn't seem to put that many people off though with entries still being made throughout the day. It's a shame my new marquee wasn't delivered in time for today as it would have made it just that little bit more comfortable.
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Colette's Horse & Dog Shows at Ingatestone Hall

Well, what a great day out! Brilliant weather, lots of competitors and some great riding. Couple that with the largest entries for the dog show so far and this is one event to put in your diary for next year. Click on the photo above to see all the pictures...

Bexley Borough Riding Club Horse Show at Footscray Meadows

Although a bit chilly to start with, the day soon turned into a bit of a scorcher at times. While I managed to cover most of the classes, I did lose track of which class was which in Ring 1 a couple of times so forgive me if the headings are not strictly accurate. Please try the other classes if you cannot find yourself and let me know if any of the class names are obviously wrong.

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Colette's Horse & Dog Shows at Ingatestone Hall

Our second visit to Essex this season and despite the hot weather, there was a real sense of competition especially in the jumping arena where I spent most of my time.
I did a lot of dog portraits this time including one in the best fancy dress I've ever seen.
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Colette's Horse & Dog Shows at Farming World

Hot or What!!!!

I don't know about you guys but I lost the will to live after 3pm, so hats off to those who were still taking part in that searing heat. Thanks also to Jim for sticking with it in Ring 1 while I tried to flit between the showing rings, dressage and printing orders.

I lost the plot in trying to keep up with the class numbers in rings 2-4 so I've just grouped them in time sections of when I took the first picture of that class. Hopefully you will remember the time you went in and will be able to find your photos. I know I didn't do all the showing classes but I hope I got most of you at some time throughout the day. We should have got all those who jumped especially if you went into more than one class.

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Colette's Horse & Dog Shows at Bookham RC field

What an absolutely beautiful day with everyone totally prepared for another one of Colette's massive days in Surrey. It was unfortunate that there were another two events on nearby but that didn't stop those who attended from having a great day out. It also enabled my new assistant to get to grips with my printing set up without any added pressure. Lots of photos to see so click on the image above and have a look...

Colette's Horse & Dog Shows at Barville Farm

Colette's third outing at Barville Farm this season and, for the most part, it was a very nice day with only a brief and welcome (for me) shower to cool things down a touch. The light was brilliant for the photos and the competitors gave it their all for some spectacular shots including a couple of unintended dismounts captured in almost slow motion.
At the end of the show however, it was a different story with the heavens opening up completely to almost flood the grounds within just a few minutes. Fortunately, I was in my van at the time packing away. Colette and John on the other hand...

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RDA Horse Show at Denne Hill

Well, another great show by the RDA. Jim covered most of Ring 1 for me while I flitted between Rings 2 & 3 and printed the orders. Class 5 was extremely popular with, I think, 30+ entries and I managed to get some great jumping shots in the Working Hunter although I did feel sorry for a couple of riders who had to retire which may or may not have been due to the commotion made by the dogs running up & down the side of the ring. Feel free to hit the comments if I'm wrong.

Over 1300 photos have now been uploaded and you can view these by clicking on the photo above. Those who purchased their prints on the day will be able to start tagging themselves on my Facebook site later today.