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Gemma Stevens and CHILLI KNIGHT win Burghley in fine style
Gemma Stevens won her second five star eventing competition on her home bred 16-year-old CHILLI KNIGHT, out of her first championship horse KINGS GEM and sired by the legendary CHILLI MORNING. They stormed this year's Burghley, staying on their dressage score throughout, the only combination to do so. Their first 5* success was at the…
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Editorial Photography
UNCOVERED: Ben Hobday with the Middleton
It's a dramatic scene as the Middleton's Miles Seston and top eventer Ben Hobday jump a solid five bar gate in complete sync during a…
31st July 2026
Popular
Equine photography as a career: what it actually takes
There is a version of this post that opens with something like "equine photography combines two great passions." You have read that post. It is…
3rd June 2026
Press Releases
Chestertons Polo in the Park 2026 Launch
VIP guests gathered in the heart of London as Disney+ Team Rivals headlined a showcase of new teams, jerseys and elevated event experiences Thursday 14th May…
14th May 2026
British Eventing Photography
LeMieux Badminton Grassroots 2026
[LeMieux Badminton Grassroots Photos] For the last few years at least I have been booked to cover the Badminton Grassroots competition by 1st Class Images,…
9th May 2026
British Eventing Photography
Changes for Defender Burghley Horse Trials 2026
Burghley Horse Trials has always one of my favourite events and was the first I went to as a child. I’ve worked there professionally in…
23rd April 2026
British Eventing Photography
PR and Social Media Photography for Tetworth Horse Trials
The April Tetworth Horse Trials was a successful relaunch for the event which is under new management. The atmosphere was exciting, the weather kind, and…
21st April 2026
Dressage Photography
Timetable changes at Horse of the Year Show
For me The Horse of the Year Show marks the end of my showing season each year. A week in Birmingham working for 1st Class…
17th April 2026
News
Trail hunting vs drag hunting in the UK: What’s the Difference?
What is trail hunting? What is drag hunting? The TL;DR: trail hunting uses an animal-based scent such as fox urine, while drag hunting uses an…
6th January 2026
How To
MembersShow walkthrough – Dublin Horse Show
What decisions to we make when we are covering a show like Dublin Horse Show and what are the results?
12th November 2025
Horse Event Photography
Melton Hunt Club Foxhunters Ride – Course Preview
We are back in the Cottesmore Tuesday country for the Melton Hunt Club Foxhunters Ride 2025, kindly sponsored by Ryder Premier Equestrian. As with the…
5th November 2025
News
Fox Grant Melton Hunt Club Ride 2025 – Course Preview
This year the Melton Hunt Club Ride will be hosted by the Cottesmore in their famous Tuesday country and sponsored by Fox Grant Estate Agents.…
3rd November 2025
News
Cottesmore Scurry and Foxhunters Preview 2025
This year's Cottesmore Scurry and Foxhunters will take place on Saturday 4th October. Parking for both races is in a field entered from ///encloses.reshaping.quilt The…
26th September 2025