One of the events that I photograph is Competitive Distance / Endurance riding. I enjoy getting out on the trail and watching both rider and horse enjoy the crisp morning air and warm sun as they ride over trails through corn fields, wooded creek crossing and along fence lines. In 2009 one of our first rides was the AHDRA I – My Backyard Ride in Wyanet, IL on the property of Jen Allen and family.
Although I spend a lot of time shooting weddings, senior portrait sessions and cutting shows, my first love is endurance / competitive distance riding. It is the comaraderie of the riders, the environment of horse and man, the elements of nature thrown in – it is the combination of these and just my love for being outdoors; there is nothing quite like watching everyone do their part to ensure the safety of the horses and riders, and how as a group everyone pulls together to make the weekend a successful one. Equine photography will always remain a part of our business and within that endurance / competitive distance will always be at the top!
Here are a few images from the ride, it was a bright, warm weekend with no rain and blue skies. Perfect weather for riding horses!
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