Friday, July 22, 2011

Friday Foto ~ My Pretty Apache

 

I just received the Photo CD from the Founders Ranch ACTHA Competitive Trail Ride. Theresa’s daughter, Katherine, was the Ride Photographer and did a phenomenal job taking gorgeous photos…..over 800+ photos! And most of those photos were included on this photo CD. So, as you can imagine I am still going through them, enjoying seeing pics of other riders attempting the same obstacles we tried, and recognizing fellow riders we didn’t get to see during the ride because we were all strung out along the trail.

I am also surprised at the 10 or so photos I’ve discovered that were taken of Apache and I. Some of them I didn’t even know Katherine was nearby snapping photos! Talk about stealth photography! lol!

Anyway, this is my favorite photo of them all. In fact it is my favorite photo of the entire day, and even this year. I love that it’s a candid shot and I think it really shows off my pretty mare. (But not so much, me. Ooh! The hips have got to go!)

Apache was very alert, but calm, while waiting to take a turn at the Slicker/Hat Pick-Up Obstacle, observing what the other horses are doing.

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23 comments :

Anonymous said...

Great photo - you should be proud!

Jeni said...

I LOVE this picture of the both of you! Now you need a pretty frame to put it in.

From your previous post. Jen looks so adorable with her chicks.

Louise said...

You're right, that's a lovely shot. She's a very beautiful girl. And the fact that she has a good brain makes her even more beautiful.

Dan and Betty said...

Very nice. Love the helmet cover.

Dan

StefRobrts said...

You look great up on that horse! And it's funny how Apache looks like she's paying as careful attention to the previous rider as you are - what a great pic :D

Mikey said...

You have to frame that one!!

MEME said...

ITS A PERFECT PHOTO!!SHE'S A NICE MARE!

Daisy said...

What a great photo! You both look like you're having a good time!

Unknown said...

Beautiful! Just beautiful!

Crystal said...

That is an awesome photo, I like it when others take pics of me on my horses cause I don't get very many, but I like them even better when they are candid, they looks so much better.

Sherry Sikstrom said...

Great photo!

small farm girl said...

You need to put that picture on your wall!

Nuzzling Muzzles said...

Oh yeah, look at those ears. What an attentive, happy horse. It looks like you are tickling or scratching her neck.

Caitlin said...

Oh this is so pretty. I love it when others get photos of me on my horse when we both actually had some sense of form about us. It's great. So glad you could get a photo like that to share.

And is that an animal print pack behind you? Cute! I love non black/brown horse gear.

Completely off topic... my blogs that I'm following feed never shows yours. I always have to hunt down your page to read your latest adventures. No idea why...

Icelandic Vinka said...

Someone suggested you needed to frame this pic... I would suggest a animal print to compliment that fab helmet! hee hee.... it looks so cute on you!

Gail said...

A match made in heaven!

Dreaming said...

Yup, that's a perfect photo. She is standing so nicely.
Hey, I have a leopard print helmet cover, too! Twins!

strivingforsavvy said...

That is a great photo!

DesertHen said...

Beautiful photo...of both of you!

Happy Weekend to you!

Celeste said...

Perfect. Go out and buy a frame for it - RIGHT NOW!!! :)

Anonymous said...

Absolutely GORGEOUS photo!!! Apache is standing so perfectly :)

Reddunappy said...

That is a great picture!!!!

Fantastyk Voyager said...

Very nice!