Windsor World Cup at Katydid Farm

Cheryl Pratt Rivers driving Morgan Horse, Rowley, at Katydid Farm

Today was the first installment of the “Windsor World Cup” hosted by Katydid Farm. Sixteen entries turned up in the cold, windy weather to take part in the first of three days, which culminates in a final event in April. The course consisted of two hazards, with cones in between, with best time winning. Knockdowns …

2014 Monster Mini CDE

The 2014 Monster Mini CDE takes place in Windsor, South Carolina. Begun as a fun event for the local mini drivers and enthusiasts, in its fifth year the show has begun to draw competitors from a broader and broader area. The show is organized expressly for minis, as the name implies, and this year added …

2014 Equine Photography Calendars

They are finally here! After many requests, the 2014 calendar is finally here. The perfect Christmas gift for your horsey friends and family. They feature color images of carriage driving horses, ponies and minis! Purchase Equine Photography Calendars    

USEF Clinic

A few photos from the USEF Driver Training Clinic at Hermitage Farm outside Louisville, KY with instructors Michael Fruend and Peter Tischer. Drivers schooled dressage and cones over a three day period, with the clinic open to long listed drivers. Many of the drivers there were preparing for the USEF National Championships the following weekend, …

Sunshine State CDE

Sunshine State is one of my favorite shows, and this year was no different. Sunshine State typically has a smaller turnout because of its early date, but there was still a good number of competitors. I’ve been super behind on editing and posting photos, so here is a small selection, mostly of the ponies… because …

My Favorite Photos of 2011

Not sure if everyone enjoys Poppy pictures as much as me, but Poppy looks so sweet and innocent here. She is such a good actress! I don’t shoot tons of people portraits but this one of Laurie Astegiano really came out nicely. Laurie and the US Team won a bronze medal at the 2011 Pony …

Mini Marathon at Katydid

Finally, am posting pictures from the mini marathon day at Katydid on November 9th. Mini drivers were invited to do a shortened Section E course at Katydid using the hazards marked for the show. There was an assortment of drivers and minis with fun prizes and great weather.  

Katydid CDE

A few photos from this year’s edition of the Katydid CDE. I got a few decent photos on cones day. Friday and Saturday was cool but thankfully not raining. Sunday was beautiful and warmer. This year Katydid was the host of the USEF Singles Championship, which was ultimately won by Scott Monroe (pictured last). The …

Pine Tree

  I took my ponies to the Pine Tree CDE in Southern Pines two weeks ago. It was a small show so not lots of time for photos. My palomino boy, Bert was very lonely looking at his brother and friend getting ready for dressage without him! Pine Tree is always a fun show and …

Marathon at Lipica

Here are my favorite shots from the marathon. Will post photos from the cones and medal ceremonies too, so stay tuned.