tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8051301885475050992024-03-13T15:54:35.894+00:00Eventing & Horse TrialsOne Man, One Horse (both Grey), and lots of talk about horse trialsMontyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15094742320202093955noreply@blogger.comBlogger278125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-805130188547505099.post-76470870714695504572014-10-09T11:06:00.000+01:002014-10-09T11:06:11.631+01:00"The Book What I Wrote..."
Hints & Tips For Photographing Horse Sports
No, it's not the memoirs of a life with Morecombe and Wise, or an autobiography, although this blog post is in danger of becoming one! This is a booklet with hints and tips for photographing horses in sport, something I've grown very fond of doing over the last few years along with hundreds of others, judging by the number of cameras you see out Montyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15094742320202093955noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-805130188547505099.post-3987402943157327662014-09-15T00:12:00.000+01:002014-09-15T01:14:38.163+01:00Blenheim 2014: Francis Whittington's Big Day Out - All The Pretty White Horses
Francis Whittington Rides Easy Target To A Career Highlight Winning Blenheim CCI***
There wasn't really much room for error in the final Show Jumping phase of the CCI*** class, but Francis Whittington produced one of only a handful of clear rounds in the top 20, and most importantly William Fox-Pitt didn't therefore giving Francis the win. Francis also picks up prizemoney for 5th placed Montyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15094742320202093955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-805130188547505099.post-28779224833359255722014-09-13T22:33:00.000+01:002014-09-13T22:56:10.896+01:00Blenheim 2014: CCI*** Cross Country - The Rockers, Rollers, Lovers & Sinners
Francis Whittington & Easy Target Moved Up Into 2nd Place During Cross Country Day
Cross Country day at Blenheim kept everyone on their toes. Few of the early combinations out on course made it round without error, and William Fox-Pitt who had 3 horses primed in the top 10 retired two of them after problems. I also saw him spend a good deal of time watching horses go through the ditch Montyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15094742320202093955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-805130188547505099.post-79892731239670204212014-09-13T02:54:00.001+01:002014-09-13T02:54:26.361+01:00Blenheim 2014: Friday - Dressage Day Two
Andrew Hoy & Cheeky Calimbo - Leaders After Dressage In The CCI***
The deck was was reshuffled throughout the second day of dressage, and Andrew Hoy came out on top with Cheeky Calimbo, a whisker ahead of Emily King. With 3 horses in the Top 10 including 3rd placed Fernhill Pimms, William Fox-Pitt could well pick up a good slice of the prize money.
Kitty King & Persimmon 6th on 38.2
Montyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15094742320202093955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-805130188547505099.post-80219194709690337112014-09-12T01:17:00.000+01:002014-09-12T01:17:27.178+01:00Blenheim 2014 : Dressage Day 1 - Emily King On Form & In Front
Emily King & Brookleigh Lead The Dressage CCI*** After Day One
Last to go today in the CCI*** 18-year-old Emily King took a clear lead this afternoon with a score of 35.4, which considering this is her first run at this level is even more impressive. Whilst Emily was pleasantly surprised with her test today (a personal best), she is no stranger to success holding championship medals.  Montyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15094742320202093955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-805130188547505099.post-70818990497577270002014-09-11T00:05:00.000+01:002014-09-11T00:47:37.169+01:00Blenheim 2014: Trot-up Day - Sleek Lines & Smooth Operators
The First Horse Inspection - CCI*** ("The Trot-up")
September is my favourite month of the year for all sorts of reasons - great light for photography, the autumn colours are just coming through, warm sunshine, birthdays, and not least because it's time for Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials, the last big three-day-event of the UK calendar, and one of the best to visit. As I'm free Montyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15094742320202093955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-805130188547505099.post-33598809965313419432014-09-08T00:09:00.001+01:002014-09-08T00:48:17.035+01:00Goring Heath Horse Trials 2014: Road Test
Goring Heath
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 coin and Goring Heath won.
If you'd have asked me a week ago if I had ever been to Goring Heath I would Montyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15094742320202093955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-805130188547505099.post-8562357719739573532014-07-07T00:55:00.000+01:002014-07-07T00:55:21.556+01:00Barbury CIC*** 2014: Nicholson & Avebury Win Again
Andrew Nicholson & Avebury - CIC*** Winners Once Again
The outcome of Barbury's flagship class, the CIC*** was perhaps as expected, with local Marlborough based rider, Andrew Nicholson taking the honours once again on Avebury. After Clark Montgomery's withdrawal (sat in second place, and on route to Aachen in a few weeks), Nicholson was left with a little extra breathing space and Montyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15094742320202093955noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-805130188547505099.post-43057923850035003912014-07-05T19:22:00.001+01:002014-07-05T19:22:53.607+01:00Barbury 2014: Nicholson Maintains Lead Going Into Cross Country.
Billy Bounce & Chris King 5th After Show Jumping
A decent crowd gathered for today's CIC** & CIC*** action in spite of a few early rain showers this morning. CIC*** show jumping concluded without significant upset in the leaderboard and Andrew Nicholson & Clark Montgomery jumped clear to maintain their top 2 spots without further penalty.
Three gorgeous greys feature in the top Montyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15094742320202093955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-805130188547505099.post-84014255982066905122014-07-05T11:01:00.000+01:002014-07-05T11:01:57.729+01:00Barbury 2014: Nicholson Primed For 3rd Win
Clark Montgomery & Loughan Glen - 2nd After The Dressage
Once again Andrew Nicholson took command of the flagship CIC*** class at Barbury, one of the largest and most competitive fields for this level you'll find anywhere, leading the dressage on a score of 34.8. Little more than a rail away American Clark Montgomery lies in second on Loughan Glen.
Rain overnight and this morning Montyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15094742320202093955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-805130188547505099.post-45067121839740803312014-07-04T14:42:00.002+01:002014-07-04T14:42:28.832+01:00Barbury: Your Weekend Starts Here
Novice Cross Country Underway At Barbury
Things have really gotten underway at Barbury 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 a hive of shoppers.
Clark Montgomery Checking The Video Montyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15094742320202093955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-805130188547505099.post-19549396080167383932014-07-04T00:14:00.001+01:002014-09-24T17:28:36.031+01:00Barbury Castle Horse Trials 2014
Barbury Castle Horse Trials
July is a great month to be in and around Marlborough, Wiltshire with The Marlborough Jazz Festival & Barbury Castle Horse Trials both happening this month. So if you're looking for something to do this weekend head out of Marlborough on the Rockley Road past the rugby pitches and enjoy a day or two of top class horse sport.
Now in it's 10th year Barbury has Montyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15094742320202093955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-805130188547505099.post-79001427280174787112014-05-19T16:08:00.000+01:002014-05-19T19:41:50.570+01:00Chatsworth - Breath-Taking In Every Way
Chatsworth - Breath-Taking Backdrops For The Horse Trials
Chatsworth being so close to Badminton in the calendar, makes it near impossible for me to visit or compete at. The ill-fated event in 2012, that was cancelled due rain-saoked ground like many that spring, is the closest I've come to going, until this year.
Despite being one of the most popular country estates I've never visited Montyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15094742320202093955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-805130188547505099.post-84755734888573037922014-05-16T01:48:00.000+01:002014-05-16T12:36:30.286+01:00Badminton 2014 - Serious & Seriously Good Fun
The Moment They Arrive It All Starts To Get Very Serious
Talk to anyone who has ever competed at Badminton and they'll tell you it has an atmosphere unlike any other event. Years ago I remember talking to Andrew Nicholson about Badminton and him saying "everyone gets a little more serious when they walk through those arches, it's the one they all want to win." Having just listened to an Montyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15094742320202093955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-805130188547505099.post-26434257100005982712014-04-30T21:13:00.000+01:002014-04-30T21:59:10.982+01:00Grassroots Championships 2014 Cross Country Course
Who Wouldn't Want To Gallop Up Here?!
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 forget the competitors Montyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15094742320202093955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-805130188547505099.post-55731792791705925852014-04-20T23:09:00.000+01:002014-04-22T21:11:30.267+01:00Hambleden 2014 - Intermediate Day
Jessica Ayre Riding The Lovely & Expressive Gaudy Night
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.
Olivia Craddock & Coco De Cara - Winners of Intermediate Section Montyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15094742320202093955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-805130188547505099.post-68806369610689592532014-04-20T00:54:00.000+01:002014-04-22T21:12:37.225+01:00Hambleden 2014 - The Bluebell Event
Harry Meade
Laura Collett
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.
Just Love These Bluebells
Zara Phillips - 1st Event Back After Becoming A Mother
Chris Burton - Flying!
Montyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15094742320202093955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-805130188547505099.post-56326061482801719332014-04-16T15:54:00.000+01:002014-04-16T21:34:59.011+01:00Badminton 2014 Cross Country - Italian Style
A New Position For Mitsubishi's L200
The spring season is in full flow, and that means Badminton is just round the corner! As we head into Easter weekend and one of my favourite events (Hambleden), the Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials is knocking on the door, and my free time becomes an ever increasing tug of war between family time, Badminton commitments and 'me' time.
The Montyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15094742320202093955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-805130188547505099.post-90601088362307252702014-03-17T12:19:00.000+00:002014-03-17T12:48:16.888+00:00Aldon - Somerset The Sunshine State
Aldon Horse Trials - Set In A Picturesque 'Park Bowl'
This past week has seen the longest spell of good weather we have had this year, and drying ground proved perfect at Aldon 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 to head down to SomersetMontyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15094742320202093955noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-805130188547505099.post-87451656304506291302014-02-17T01:25:00.000+00:002014-02-17T01:33:09.077+00:00Point-to-Point: The Other Side Of Barbury Castle
The Vine & Craven Point-to-Point At Barbury Castle
Today's break in the horrendous weather we've suffered so far this year felt like a mini victory! The promise of blue skies and warm sunshine all day was too good an opportunity to miss being outside to enjoy some sport (plus the bonus of a rare child free weekend), so I decided to head out for the day to practice with the camera at Montyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15094742320202093955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-805130188547505099.post-62993511011999585922013-09-20T23:24:00.000+01:002013-09-20T23:39:50.595+01:00NZB Land Vision - Return Of A Champion
Badminton 2011 Winner NZB Land Vision Back To Winning Ways After A Two Year Absence
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 Montyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15094742320202093955noreply@blogger.com0Gatcombe Park, Gloucestershire, UK51.6916868 -2.174346900000045951.6867653 -2.1844319000000461 51.6966083 -2.1642619000000458tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-805130188547505099.post-67257805536054915142013-09-12T17:34:00.000+01:002013-09-12T17:34:33.870+01:00Blenheim 2013 - Still Clutching On To Summer
Blenheim Palace - Host To Possibly My Favourite 3 Day Event
I made a quick, impromptu visit to The Fidelity Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials today to set up FREE WiFi on our HorseHub stand. Even though it's only first day of dressage the car parks were full enough to force me into a serious hike to the main entrance.
If you get a chance go along, as quite apart from the beautiful Montyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15094742320202093955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-805130188547505099.post-27760275357002546552013-08-23T02:42:00.001+01:002013-08-23T03:04:12.487+01:00App Review: Horse Side Vet Guide™ - Polished, Comprehensive & Perfectly Pitched.
The Horse Side Vet Guide™ App
I wondered how long it would take for someone to produce a really polished horse owners veterinary manual app. They have now!
The new Horse Side Vet Guide™ App (or HSVG for short) is pretty much what you'd hope it to be, an app crammed full of veterinary advice pitched perfectly for the horse owner, with detailed reference text, things to look for, related Montyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15094742320202093955noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-805130188547505099.post-5820723342472915272013-08-12T16:28:00.001+01:002013-08-22T14:38:07.357+01:00Hartpury Horse Trials 2013 - A Destination Or An Autumn Warm-Up
CIC*** 2nd Water
Hartpury College is one of our best equestrian facilities, possibly the best in the UK, and runs a great event in August with CCI*, CCI** and CIC*** supported by feed supplements company, NAF UK. Set in the rolling hills of the west Gloucestershire countryside the courses are a decent challenge, often used as a warm up for bigger autumn events, but also a destination event Montyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15094742320202093955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-805130188547505099.post-1840624833823690972013-08-04T01:23:00.000+01:002013-08-22T14:44:16.812+01:00BRC Eventing Championships 2013 - Run In Classic Format
The Wonderfully Colourful British Riding Club Eventing Championships At Swalcliffe Park
With the children happily engaged in a play date, I found myself with a free day - bonus! There was little prospect of carriage driving or riding at such short notice, so decided to head out with the camera for a little more practice.
Watching The Show Jumping
I couldn't face dodging the showers Montyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15094742320202093955noreply@blogger.com1