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Challenges

Ride from home: no show needed. Moments That Matter all year round, and the online competitions the areas run.

Moments That MatterOnline competitions
Photo competition
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Moments That Matter

The Society's photo competition, all year round. Members enter their own photos of the moments that matter with their horses, as many as they like. Each season members vote for their favourites, and council picks the winner from the most-voted.

Always open: enter at any time, as often as you like. Every photo entered in 2026 counts in every judging of that year still to come.

To enter, sign in with your membership and open Photos. Every photo is checked before it goes in the gallery.

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Moments That Matter (101)

The latest photos members have entered, the newest first.
From the RSPCA's Second Chance Horse Scheme, 21 year old Bailey shows us just how important it is to slow down and connect.
Area 5, Summer 2026
From the RSPCA's Second Chance Horse Scheme, 21 year old Bailey shows us just how important it is to slow down and connect.Submitted by Braden Wright
Playtime
Area 9, Summer 2026
PlaytimeSubmitted by Tracey Eaton
Thank you Dad for letting me follow my dreams
Area 11, Summer 2026
Thank you Dad for letting me follow my dreamsSubmitted by Kim Briggs
‘It can be hard to concentrate when the clinician also does sell out comedy shows for half the year’
Area 11, Summer 2026
‘It can be hard to concentrate when the clinician also does sell out comedy shows for half the year’Submitted by Rosie Wylie
I have finally learnt to stand still. But does my bum look big?
Area 10, Summer 2026
I have finally learnt to stand still. But does my bum look big?Submitted by Michelle Cook
The best view
Area 8, Summer 2026
The best viewSubmitted by Alison Cheetham
Two young riders in riding hats sit on their horses in western saddles in an indoor arena.
Area 8, Summer 2026
Great friends, great competitorsSubmitted by Alison Cheetham
‘Who’s a handsome western pony boy…? It’s me!’
Area 11, Summer 2026
‘Who’s a handsome western pony boy…? It’s me!’Submitted by Taylor Wylie
Who pooed in the water jump?
Area 8, Summer 2026
Who pooed in the water jump?Submitted by Hannah Woodward
The support of a good instructor is important! Even if it’s to remind you to have fun!
Area 8, Summer 2026
The support of a good instructor is important! Even if it’s to remind you to have fun!Submitted by Hannah Woodward
Loving the journey
Area 6, Summer 2026
Loving the journeySubmitted by Jaki Potts
Seeking the shade
Area 8, Summer 2026
Seeking the shadeSubmitted by Alison Cheetham
1st camp for Dallas
Area 9, Spring 2026
1st camp for DallasSubmitted by Audrey Wallin
1st place walk, jog trail
Area 9, Spring 2026
1st place walk, jog trailSubmitted by Audrey Wallin
1st place for walk, jog western pleasure
Area 9, Spring 2026
1st place for walk, jog western pleasureSubmitted by Audrey Wallin
How to improve your mental health: ride your horse, feel the glow of the sun, smell the cool breeze, hear the birds, see the colours of nature, breathe
Area 8, Spring 2026
How to improve your mental health: ride your horse, feel the glow of the sun, smell the cool breeze, hear the birds, see the colours of nature, breatheSubmitted by Alison Cheetham
A young handler in a riding hat and navy jacket stands beside a dark horse, holding a blue rosette.
Area 10, Winter 2026
Me winning my first showmanship class with Thor!Submitted by Quinn Arkle
Those I love the most
Area 8, Winter 2026
Those I love the mostSubmitted by Alison Cheetham
Our first ever WES clinic in area 6. It was absolutely great fun (must remember to smile more)
Area 6, Winter 2026
Our first ever WES clinic in area 6. It was absolutely great fun (must remember to smile more)Submitted by Becki Dorman
A young rider in a cowboy hat and tan jacket smiles, holding two trophies and a certificate.
Area 10, Winter 2026
WES youth Highpoint winner x2Submitted by Quinn Arkle
Trusting my son with my horse and my horse with my son, this level of trust cannot be explained with words.
Area 8, Winter 2026
Trusting my son with my horse and my horse with my son, this level of trust cannot be explained with words.Submitted by Alison Cheetham
The best way to enjoy the start of spring.
Area 8, Winter 2026
The best way to enjoy the start of spring.Submitted by Alison Cheetham
Just practicing being still…if you know me you know this isn’t always easy
Area 5, Winter 2026
Just practicing being still…if you know me you know this isn’t always easySubmitted by Katie Elliott
Bonding with your yearling
Area 6, Winter 2026
Bonding with your yearlingSubmitted by Tracy Haynes
Diamond & Me Diamond is a Morgan partbred rare silver Dun whom I bred myself she us 3.5yrs old , very intelligent nothing worries her, I broke her in myself and decided to do western riding with her…
Area 6, Winter 2026
Diamond & Me Diamond is a Morgan partbred rare silver Dun whom I bred myself she us 3.5yrs old , very intelligent nothing worries her, I broke her in myself and decided to do western riding with her…Submitted by Julie Brotherston
Mum we’re ready to come in say the talent for the future
Area 3, Winter 2026
Mum we’re ready to come in say the talent for the futureSubmitted by Debbie Komosa
Louise McKnight with Hattie (Accustomed to Guns) at her 1st Show
Area 12, Winter 2026
Louise McKnight with Hattie (Accustomed to Guns) at her 1st ShowSubmitted by Tina Rickerby
Louise McKnight with Hattie (Accustomed to Guns) at her 1st Show
Area 12, Winter 2026
Louise McKnight with Hattie (Accustomed to Guns) at her 1st ShowSubmitted by Tina Rickerby
Soft eyes. Solid soul
Area 6, Winter 2026
Soft eyes. Solid soulSubmitted by Honey Wylde
Hanging out
Area 6, Winter 2026
Hanging outSubmitted by Honey Wylde
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Wednesday 1 April 2026Western Dressage Online CompetitionWed 1 Apr 2026 ·ONLINECompetitionArea 10Wed 1 Apr 2026Saturday 18 July 2026Area 8 Summer ChallengeSat 18 Jul 2026 ·OnlineCompetitionArea 8Sat 18 Jul 2026Saturday 4 April 2026Lope it like it’s hotSat 4 Apr 2026 ·OnlineCompetitionArea 7Sat 4 Apr 2026Friday 2 January 2026Moments that Matter - Window 2Fri 2 Jan 2026CompetitionNationalFri 2 Jan 2026Thursday 1 January 2026Moments that Matter - Window 1Thu 1 Jan 2026CompetitionNationalThu 1 Jan 2026Friday 14 November 2025Polework and riding/ground challengeFri 14 Nov 2025 ·On line at people's own premesisCompetitionArea 11Fri 14 Nov 2025Friday 24 January 2025On line polework challenge with judging optionFri 24 Jan 2025 ·At peoples homesCompetitionArea 11Fri 24 Jan 2025