I was delighted to be invited to The Oaks Driving Club’s Show to photograph all of the day’s action. We had a great day for it with the weather being kind to us and the rain managed to hold off until the evening.

I am not normally an event photographer but I had a wonderful day... though it was exhausting running between the two rings all day trying not to miss any of the classes… managing to take more than 1000 images!

This was the first year that the Club had held the in-hand and ridden sections in addition to the driving classes and most classes were well-attended and everyone enjoyed the day.

Helen and her lovely dun Shetland had a great day out, seen here being presented with the trophy for winning one of the private driving classes.

Tina also did well, winning the Multiples class with her lovely tandem pair.

Brenda also qualified for the championship with her lovely little chestnut pony.

At the end of the day, the Driving Championship went to Steven and his stunning Welsh Section D – winner of the driven Mountain and Moorland class. This beautiful horse also won under saddle in the Ridden Mountain and Moorland class with Julia demonstrating how versatile some of these horses can be.

Kym won the Best Turnout out with her roan Appaloosa.

In Ring Two, Kerry with her beautiful young Welsh Section D won the Mountain and Moorland in-hand class and won a free photograph from Pony Portrait.

Rosie’s little brown Shetland with two front white socks moved beautifully to win the in-hand championship against the stiff competition from Kerry’s Welsh Section D and Gemma’s Haflinger.

These two girls and their gorgeous Shetland caught everyone’s attention in the in-hand and lead rein ridden classes. They were so proud to receive their rosette from the judge, Elizabeth Howe!

Lauren’s beautiful coloured cob with his long flowing mane won both his classes and went through to win the ridden championship at the end of the day too.

As you will no doubt see, there was an array of equine friends at the show – different breeds, shapes, sizes, colours and characters… but all looking fabulous and I had a fantastic time capturing all of the action.

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