jumping

I had the opportunity to go out photographing with a master equine photographer recently (hence my silence on the site). It was a really incredible experience- I learned so much about lighting and timing and how to get the horse in the right position. He even carries a little electronic toy innard that makes a galloping and neighing sound to get the horse's attention.

I posted some of my work--when a horse is turned out like this, it's almost impossible to get a bad shot. And at dawn in the middle of a field full of mares and babies, well, you can see how nice those turned out.

1) Barbaro's blowout
2) The outpouring of well wishers during Barbaro's treatment
3) Beezie Madden's nearly flawless World Equestrian Games performance on Authentic.
4) Andreas Helgstrand's unbelievably fantastic Grand Prix Special and Freestyle Performances on Blu Hors Matine.
5) Beezie Madden's wreck on Authentic at the Rolex World Cup in Las Vegas.
6) Karen O'Connor's 14.1 hand pony Theodore the Great coming in 3rd at the Rolex Kentucky 3 Day.
7) Amy Tryon's horse pulling up lame at the same event, and having to be put down a few days later.
8) Watching Brianne Goutal, star of Animal Planet's TV series about the Medal McClay, move rapidly up the ranks of the show jumping world.

Wow! It's been a few days since I checked in on the members list, and I'm excited by all the new names on the list! I'd love to see you post some good horse stories, photos and videos. This site is all about sharing. Share the horse love!

My trainer mentioned the other day that B could benefit from some Vitamin E. I'm searching the KV Vet Supply Catalog and am totally overwhelmed by the choices, plus I know that some aren't absorbed as well as others. I don't take vitamins myself, and I know some people believe that a complete feed, plus good hay and pasture are all a horse really needs. But B's in heavy training.
What do you think? Supplements? Opinions desired!

We need your photos and your voices.
Now.
Post your best photos and join our community of horse lovers.
Post your stories--no need to be a writer! No need to be intimidated by the writing process! This is all for fun, after all.
This week is crazy horse stunt week. Post photos or stories of the funniest thing your horse have ever done.

Mine? My filly, Belle, was galloping in the pasture, hit a slick spot, wiped out, jumped up, shook, and did it all over again. It was like she'd decided it was pretty fun to fall down.

What's yours? Add it to our blog section.

I know you're out there. I saw my traffic today, and there are a lot of you dropping in, but now I want to hear from you... Just a word or two. A story about your horse. What funny things does he do? What was your best show performance, ever? What is the one thing that makes your horse spook? What's his favorite treat (and please don't tell me "McDonalds").

Write your stories! Today!