action photography

Capturing Pole Bending in Motion

Capturing Pole Bending in Motion

In equine sports, split seconds define the story. Nowhere is that more true than in pole bending—a discipline built on precision, agility, and the electric connection between rider and horse. This image, captured indoors under the challenging conditions of low light, preserves not just the moment of action, but the intensity and partnership it demands.

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Riding for a Cause, Shooting in Chaos

Riding for a Cause, Shooting in Chaos

There’s a certain kind of show that reminds you why you picked up a camera in the first place. Not because everything goes right — but because something bigger is happening, and you get to witness it.

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Dust and Determination Making Images in Hard Conditions

Dust and Determination Making Images in Hard Conditions

Every now and then, a single image tells the entire story. This one—captured during a run on June 27th—is one of those frames. A striking mix of power, focus, and connection between horse and rider. But what the photo doesn’t immediately show is how hard-won this moment was behind the lens.

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Beat the Heat Barrel Race – Grizzle Ridge Arena, June 21

Beat the Heat Barrel Race – Grizzle Ridge Arena, June 21

June 21st lived up to its name at the Beat the Heat Barrel Race—scorching temps, dust in the air, and horses as fiery as the sun. Hosted at Grizzle Ridge Arena, the event was a high-energy mix of athleticism, grit, and summer heat.

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June 1st Barrel Race – A Sunday Sprint at Grizzle Ridge

June 1st Barrel Race – A Sunday Sprint at Grizzle Ridge

Following the high-energy Grizzle Ridge Arenas High Point Series show on May 31st, the arena kept the momentum going with a Sunday show on June 1st — making it a full weekend of barrel racing action.

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Fast Horses & Faster Shutters – Grizzle Ridge Arenas High Point Series Show #3

Fast Horses & Faster Shutters – Grizzle Ridge Arenas High Point Series Show #3

The third show in the Grizzle Ridge Arenas High Point Series was packed full of action on May 31st, and the competition was nothing short of electrifying. Riders came ready to win, spurred on by the added money and the energy in the air almost got this photog rapher trampled! From start to finish, the arena buzzed with speed, skill, and a whole lot of heart.

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