Laurie and I hosted a horsemanship clinic at our farm last weekend. I took lotsa pictures.

[George McGovern]

One of the riding patterns involved circling around the arena at a trot and then crossing a flat bridge. This is how one gal did it.
First photo full frame — second photo cropped.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

1. I am always amazed at people who ride! These are both great photos, dear George.

I am also amazed at your skill!

Beautiful shots.

[George McGovern]

3. I am too Peggy! The riders who took part last weekend were proficient at riding.

Each time I get to watch riders I'm amazed at their abilities to control such BIG animals in motion. Then when horse and rider near the completion of their pattern and everything has gone right, it's especially thrilling to witness a big smile on the rider's face.

Thank You!

[AndyS]

2. Nicely done! nt

[George McGovern]

4. Thank You Andy! I was in the proverbially right place at the right time.

[Polly Hennessey]

5. I am in love with the horse. Concentration

and beauty.

[George McGovern]

8. Hello Polly -- He is an Icelandic horse. Unique for around here. Thanks for your interest!

[montanacowboy]

6. Reminds me of my days

in the horse biz - you never get over that warm horse breath on your hands
Nice buckskin!

[George McGovern]

9. Nope you never do montanacowboy. He may look buckskin he is in fact Icelandic. (see above) Thanks!

[Deuxcents]

7. Nice in motion picture

I’m a city girl but I admire the skill of both the rider and the horse.. both train hard. Thanks for your variety of photos.. very enjoyable

[George McGovern]

10. You're welcome. When I said I was "running behind on photo editing," this was one of them. Thanks!!

[Bayard]

11. Your rider has a nice correct leg

And Icelandic's are so cute!

[George McGovern]

12. I'll relay your response Bayard. They are! This guy's name is Lu. Thank You!

[George McGovern]

13. The rider was thrilled with your comment Bayard. She wrote "Thank You!!"

[Diamond_Dog]

14. What a beautiful picture of teamwork in action!

I am just amazed how a human being can work in tandem with such a large animal. These riders sure have the gift. And George, you surely have the gift of capturing the scene so accurately and beautifully for us. Thank you for sharing!

[George McGovern]

15. Just saw your response Diamond -- Thanks!