For one reason or another I didn’t make it to Burghley this year, but with a day to myself and a new camera (the Nikon D810) I was itching to try out, I had to head out. With a big cycling event in Oxford & Goring Heath Horse Trials both within reach I flipped a…
Things have really gotten underway at Barbury Castle Horse Trials today with Cross Country for the novice classes having started and every corner of the show ground is now buzzing with activity. The campsite is a sea of tents, the lorry park is like a London street during rush hour, and the trade stands are…
Having just walked the Mitsubishi Motors Grassroots Championships 2014 Cross Country Course for the first time (ever) today, and posted the full course up on the Grassroots website, here’s a few quick thoughts of my own: It’s a little stronger than I expected, but fabulous, and a true championship effort for this level. Let’s not…
Another great day at the Symm International Horse Trials at Hambleden today, albeit in more misty, overcast, and beset with heavy rain at the end of the day. Sunday is Intermediate Day and thankfully there were a few greys competing to make photography worthwhile. The woodland setting and the variety of trees really provide…
Hambleden Horse Trials is renowned for the carpet of bluebells in the woods that provide the setting for a good proportion of the event. It’s also one of my favourite events. Here’s a few of my photos from the event. and here’s me competing at Hambleden here a few years ago: Official Photographer’s Images
This past week has seen the longest spell of good weather we have had this year, and drying ground proved perfect at Aldon Horse Trials in Somerset, which I’m told often suffers from inclement conditions. With the cancellation of Tweseldown, (my usual seasonal opener to watch those aiming for the spring 4 stars), I decided…
NZB Land Vision returned to the eventing scene at Gatcombe today with all the familiar hallmarks of a Badminton champion despite over 2 years away from the scene due to injury. The two Open Intermediate sections were full of 4 star performers and a number of winners, including Andrew Nicholson’s extra special horse Quimbo, winner…
The Whatley Manor International Horse Trials [or “Gatcombe (2)” as it is often referred to] often signals the last of the good weather events in the UK. By mid September it really is a case of “if it’s not raining, wait 5 minutes” [it will], so you might as well flip a coin before deciding…
Hurrah, a brilliant idea at last from the boys at the top! If you haven’t already heard the Intro/Pre-Novice Championship is going to be run at Badminton (and during the main event) WOOOOW!. This is the one competition every aspiring event rider dreams of riding. I have to say, given the choice I’d choose Badminton…
I know an army marches on its stomach and BE is feed overhelmingly from members who don’t compete above Novice level, but do we really need all these new classes like Pre-Novice Plus. Surely there’s enough variety across different events to give riders suitable choice and challenge within the existing classes?I for one would rather…