Horse Trials - XC and showjumping

Kyani · 03-30-2008, 03:04 PM

Since I experienced my first REAL day of spring for this year today (blue skies AND it didn't drop below zero!), I got to thinking about summer at last! I had a trawl through my photos and thought I'd post some from Great Tew horse trials (in Oxfordshire) which I went to last summer (just as a spectator!).
They were taken with my little compact, so not too hot, but enjoy!

XC first - I got at least one of each fence, but I'll restrain myself from posting them all!

Fence 1

Fence 2

Fence 3 - they had a bit of an 'oops!' moment and she got left behind, but she gave him as much rein as she could upon landing, and apologised SO much to him as they galloped past us - it was really sweet!

Fence 5 - my favourite of the day!

Fence 6

Fence 7A, the drop - this girl REALLY didnt expect her horse to go, she was so shocked!

Fence 7B - on a sharp turn from the drop

Fence 8 - this one was big and scary, and downhill!

Fence 10A - fun little house!

It was a lovely course, with spectacular views! I really recommend it to anyone looking to spectate in the UK.

Fence 13A - down into a dip; pick up those feeties!

Random galloping shot

Coming out of the water complex

Got a nice video of that too! But I don't know if it'll work here...
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v2...sCountry35.flv

Now for some showjumping: these are mostly taken during a class specially put on for very young jumpers (5/6 yrs) as their first event so it's a bit full of babies jumping...less than stylishly. Bless.

See?

This is the same pair as in the 'oops!' moment

Bit close - yes, they did get over!

This is kinda mean, but I think her face is hilarious

And a few of the more experienced horses

Thanks for looking!

barrelracer94 · 03-30-2008, 03:15 PM

Those are some AWESOME shots! Thanks for sharing them with us!

scrapchick · 03-30-2008, 03:27 PM

You could have posted them all, we would have happily looked at them, what fabulous shots and a gorgeous place! Thanks so much for sharing those with us!

rm185western · 03-30-2008, 03:40 PM

They are awesome shots, what sort of compact camera are you using that lets you get visually so close to the action. I need to upgrade my camera, so would love to know.

ChasnCans · 03-30-2008, 03:53 PM

pruddy! wish I could do that stuff!

choicemybaby619 · 03-30-2008, 04:12 PM

oh please if you have more, please share!!!

A J · 03-30-2008, 06:57 PM

Those are great - thanks for sharing!

Kyani · 03-31-2008, 11:24 AM

Thanks, guys!

These were taken with a Canon Powershot S70 (an older model now) It's not a bad little compact, with quite a good zoom. I call it a not-so-compact, as it's a bit bigger that pocket size, but I think the newer modelled powershots are a more convenient size!

I'm addicted to Canon. I love their cameras. I recently got the EOS 400d, which is why these pictures now seem quite poor-quality to me

kshnooks · 03-31-2008, 11:44 AM

awesome action shots!

Miichelle · 03-31-2008, 01:46 PM

Great pictures!

I'm glad I'm at work or it would have taken all day to download them on dial-up at home.

Carri · 03-31-2008, 01:49 PM

Gorgeous pictures! We are going to the Rolex in a few weeks and I hope to come back with some awesome pictures to share!

NoniMe · 04-11-2008, 12:54 AM

Gorgeous. Thanks for sharing. And if you have any more, feel free to put them on up! LOL - you should know by now that we're photo hounds!!

Best-
Noni

DoBeSassy · 04-14-2008, 03:31 PM

Oh yes, if you have anymore, please share. Those were great. I could look at them all day

KitKat · 04-14-2008, 04:04 PM

You certainly have great timing with your trigger finger on that camera! Great shots.

I'm photographing my first three day event in June and can't wait

I've never seen the c/c course, but I'm hoping to get nice and close to a water jump for some splashing action.

KitKat · 04-14-2008, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kyani

Thanks, guys!
I'm addicted to Canon. I love their cameras. I recently got the EOS 400d, which is why these pictures now seem quite poor-quality to me

I have a 400 D as well and have got a lot of great shots with it. I use it and a 40D in combination now.

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