Horse & Carriage Show
Mar 24, 2012 21:11:14 #
First time posting, so hope everything turns out ok. Not looking for critique, just sharing a few samples for our horsey shutterbugs. Spent the day at the Live Oak International Horse Show in Ocala FL. Lots of beautiful horses and crazy drivers. Taken with my old Kodak DC265. Enjoy!
Four-in-hand
Moving out
Through the water
Mar 24, 2012 21:13:21 #
Mar 24, 2012 21:19:34 #
It's a marathon obstacle course. They are timed for the entire ride and also for each obstacle of which there were eight. They have to navigate the horse/carriage through water, bridges, and zig-zag between and around posts. Glad you liked them.
Mar 24, 2012 21:42:08 #
Love the pictures!
I want to do this someday.... *dreams* A friend of mine does too, but she said if she does, I get to be the one hanging off the back to balance the cart! LOL
I want to do this someday.... *dreams* A friend of mine does too, but she said if she does, I get to be the one hanging off the back to balance the cart! LOL
Mar 24, 2012 23:26:46 #
Mar 24, 2012 23:32:38 #
Nice shots. Sure different type of show that what is done here in my area during the fair.
Mar 25, 2012 14:19:29 #
Cricket...the navigator (guy hanging off the back) is just as important as the driver. He/she keeps 2-3 timers going, helps watch for which post to go through, balances the cart and if it gets hung up, must bounce to unwedge it without stepping onto the ground (that's immediate disqualification). There were several pairs of Haflingers competing. Our neighbor is a competitor/trainer so we usually attend nearby shows to support him.
BTW: We have a 9 yo Haflinger & 26 yo Appaloosa but just like to take them trailriding.
Photo Guy: My wife's bro-in-law is a professional calf roper...bet you seen more of that up your way.
BTW: We have a 9 yo Haflinger & 26 yo Appaloosa but just like to take them trailriding.
Photo Guy: My wife's bro-in-law is a professional calf roper...bet you seen more of that up your way.
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