3 days at a horse show (dialup warning)

livinginoz

wasn't sure whether to post in here, or sports, but since they are animals i chose this one. i was the photographer for a 3 days fjord horse show in minnesota. difficult lighting ( rain, clouds, wind, harsh sun, one side of the ring in shade and the other bright sun) and horrible backgrounds made it a challenge. but i think the participants were happy, since they are used to the crazy backgrounds. here are just a few of the 1100 that i pared down from the 4000 images i shot.






























this little girl is part of a 3 generation fjord family, so imagine she's been riding since before she was born. every time she cantered her horse, he had to throw in a buck. she just rode right through it.

saurora

Really nice shots, Laurie and what beautiful horses! Those 2-toned manes and the way they are trimmed, are really interesting. Do you have a shot that shows the mane itself a little better? Great job!!!

livinginoz

saurora wrote:

Really nice shots, Laurie and what beautiful horses! Those 2-toned manes and the way they are trimmed, are really interesting. Do you have a shot that shows the mane itself a little better? Great job!!!

thanks. is this one better? this is my guy, i am hiding behind him. they get their manes cut every six weeks or so, and if it isn't trimmed and starts to fall over, you have to trim it back to nothing and let it grow out again. the black stripe starts at his forelock and goes all the way down the back through the tail....i just think they are SO cute!



or maybe this guy. his has been trimmed so that the black part stands up higher than the white, a very nice look.

saurora

Thanks, Laurie! That black in the middle is so neat! Why does it have to btrimmed all the way back if it falls over??? Yes, they are really cute! Such sturdy looking little guys.

System

lots of fun pics
I particularly like the 4th shot (trotting in the lovely cart), and the bucking pony - as you say, the rider is not phased in the least!

KaMo

livinginoz

saurora wrote:

Thanks, Laurie! That black in the middle is so neat! Why does it have to btrimmed all the way back if it falls over??? Yes, they are really cute! Such sturdy looking little guys.

once the mane has fallen over, somehow it loses it's ability to stand up again unless it grows out all over again....and the hair is so thick, it's difficult to keep up. they look really different with a longer mane, but most of us just keep them trimmed.....

here's one with it long.....


p.s. the show manager liked the photos and has offered me the job for next year already

Harryb

Excellent set Laurie.

Dick on Aruba

Great series Laurie, well done.
Horses are a great subject to photograph.

Thanks for sharing.

Dick.

saurora

livinginoz wrote:

once the mane has fallen over, somehow it loses it's ability to stand up again unless it grows out all over again....and the hair is so thick, it's difficult to keep up. they look really different with a longer mane, but most of us just keep them trimmed.....

here's one with it long.....


p.s. the show manager liked the photos and has offered me the job for next year already

Congratulations, Laurie! That's great to combine 2 favorite hobbies in one!!

Awais Yaqub

no problem with dailup
great photos this is same horse in you avatar

livinginoz

Awais Yaqub wrote:

no problem with dailup
great photos this is same horse in you avatar

yup, that's him......:)