Event Photographer Society Blog

The hottest August Bank Holiday on record saw over 200 competitors take part in the Fernie Pony Club showjumping and dressage day and we were delighted to have been invited along to photograph all of the action.

Congratulations to all who took part during the 12 hour marathon in the sweltering heat!

All of the photographs from the day are now online and can be viewed by clicking the button below. As a thank-you to those that bought prints from us on the day, we’ve added a complimentary copy to our Facebook page for you to tag and share.

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It was fantastic to have been invited along to photograph the Shelsley Walsh Mini Day, organised by Tulip Rally Tours, which was celebrating the beloved Mini’s 60th birthday.

It was a gloriously hot and sunny day with lots of cars taking their turn to go up the famous hillclimb course.

It was even more spectacular to see so many cars attempt to “Fill the Hill” with Minis. Well over 100 cars went up the hill, nose-to-tail, before turning around at the top and coming back down again. It truly was a sight to behold!

All of the photos are now online and can be viewed by clicking the button below. As a thank-you to those that bought prints from us on the day, we’ve added a complimentary copy to our Facebook page for you to tag and share.

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There were two things that were hard to believe about this weekend:1) It has been a year since our last ApHC UK Show2) The WEATHER!!

It was so windy on Saturday that we had to close the trailer after the door broke. It was just too dangerous for us to have it open.

Sunday, on the other had, was a little on the wet side. At least it kept the wasps away!

We love covering this show each year: it is always nice to work with such a friendly group of horse owners.

It was also a pleasure to meet Linda Tedesco who had flown all the way from Texas to judge the ApHC USA classes. She also ran a series of fascinating and informative training classes at various stages during the weekend.

All of the photographs are now available via our gallery which is accessible via the button below. As a thank-you to those that bought prints from us at the show, we’ve added a complimentary copy to our Facebook page for you to tag and share.

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The Myton Hospice Cycle Challenge is one of my favourite events to photograph. I love the spirit and determination of those that are taking part and the fact that everyone is doing so for such a worthy cause.

As usual, we had photographers at the start/finish, on the 50K course and on Saintbury Hill. Hopefully, we should have photographed just about everyone who took part.

Each year, I look forward to sitting in the little lay-by on Saintbury Hill and watching those heroic riders tackling such a hideous hill.

The weather was quite kind to the riders this year, with it being moderately warm and remaining dry throughout the ride.

All of the photos are now online and can be viewed by clicking the button below.

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We were delighted to have been invited along to photograph the QHPC Junior ODE. It was our first visit to the venue and what a gem of a place it is! We hope that we get to visit it again in the future.

All of the photographs from the day are available in our equestrian photography gallery via the button below. As a thank-you to those that purchased prints from us on the day, we’ve added a complimentary copy to our Facebook page for you to tag and share.

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It was great to have been invited back to photograph the Heythrop PC Camp once again this year. It is one of those events that reminds me why I love my job!

The weather was a little on the damp side on my first day there but, thankfully, the rest of the week was much better!

All of the photographs are now online and can be viewed by clicking the button below. As a thank-you to all of those that bought pictures from us on site, we’ve added a complimentary copy to our Facebook page for you to tag and share.

Article source: Simon Coates Photography Author : Simon Coates