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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

Somewhere between the trees and the next turn. The trail doesn't care how your day went — Area 6, Winter 2026
Somewhere between the trees and the next turn. The trail doesn't care how your day wentSubmitted by Honey Wylde

Horsin' around — Area 6, Winter 2026
Horsin' aroundSubmitted by Honey Wylde

Road snacks — Area 6, Winter 2026
Road snacksSubmitted by Honey Wylde

Ghouls, giggles, and a whole lot of yee-haw at the Halloween Hoedown — Area 6, Winter 2026
Ghouls, giggles, and a whole lot of yee-haw at the Halloween HoedownSubmitted by Honey Wylde

Make a wish — Area 6, Winter 2026
Make a wishSubmitted by Honey Wylde

Milly and Cody — Area 6, Winter 2026
Milly and CodySubmitted by Verity Rollinson

Harry and Milly — Area 6, Winter 2026
Harry and MillySubmitted by Verity Rollinson

Peanut butter jelly looking very unimpressed with Janet Burwood’s lesson ideas! — Area 8, Winter 2026
Peanut butter jelly looking very unimpressed with Janet Burwood’s lesson ideas!Submitted by Hannah Woodward

One of my proudest moments- having a go at reining and winning the class! — Area 8, Winter 2026
One of my proudest moments- having a go at reining and winning the class!Submitted by Hannah Woodward

Forecast said chance of rain. Reality said soaked. — Area 6, Winter 2026
Forecast said chance of rain. Reality said soaked.Submitted by Honey Wylde

Our first ever go at reining! Wrong shirt, wrong hat, big dreams! — Area 8, Winter 2026
Our first ever go at reining! Wrong shirt, wrong hat, big dreams!Submitted by Hannah Woodward

Flying the flag at Rockin the Country festival — Area 8, Winter 2026
Flying the flag at Rockin the Country festivalSubmitted by Hannah Woodward

Showing my QH in a ‘Foreign Breeds’ class at a local agricultural show. Being brave wearing my western wear and showing to breed standard not English show tradition — Area 8, Winter 2026
Showing my QH in a ‘Foreign Breeds’ class at a local agricultural show. Being brave wearing my western wear and showing to breed standard not English show traditionSubmitted by Hannah Woodward

A quick pre- lesson cuppa for myself & ‘Peanut Butter Jelly’ — Area 8, Winter 2026
A quick pre- lesson cuppa for myself & ‘Peanut Butter Jelly’Submitted by Hannah Woodward

Introducing an off the track thoroughbred to obstacles for the first time in prep for a second career in ranch — Area 8, Winter 2026
Introducing an off the track thoroughbred to obstacles for the first time in prep for a second career in ranchSubmitted by Hannah Woodward

Dreaming of summer. Hooves in the creek, worries out of reach. — Area 6, Winter 2026
Dreaming of summer. Hooves in the creek, worries out of reach.Submitted by Honey Wylde

Still trying to remember the pattern — Area 10, Winter 2026
Still trying to remember the patternSubmitted by Kevin Chestnutt

Trying to remember the pattern… — Area 10, Winter 2026
Trying to remember the pattern…Submitted by Kevin Chestnutt

When silence feels shared — Area 6, Winter 2026
When silence feels sharedSubmitted by Honey Wylde

He’s come so far but is only at the beginning — Area 8, Winter 2026
He’s come so far but is only at the beginningSubmitted by Zac Cheetham

You don’t need a quarter horse for WES — Area 8, Winter 2026
You don’t need a quarter horse for WESSubmitted by Alison Cheetham

A smiling young rider in a riding hat, with a rosette, sits on a grey pony led by two adults in cowboy hats. — Area 8, Winter 2026
First showSubmitted by Alison Cheetham

Ride with the wind — Area 8, Winter 2026
Ride with the windSubmitted by Alison Cheetham

Training with a different purpose. — Area 8, Winter 2026
Training with a different purpose.Submitted by Alison Cheetham

Oh no! They found an apple tree. — Area 8, Winter 2026
Oh no! They found an apple tree.Submitted by Alison Cheetham

My brood!! — Area 12, Winter 2026
My brood!!Submitted by Leah Dalgleish

“Filial bonding” — Area 10, Winter 2026
“Filial bonding”Submitted by Jonathan Chapman

Christmas at fun club — Area 9, Winter 2026
Christmas at fun clubSubmitted by Helen Glenn

VE day at fun club — Area 9, Winter 2026
VE day at fun clubSubmitted by Helen Glenn

Lesson with Jolie Cooper — Area 9, Winter 2026
Lesson with Jolie CooperSubmitted by Helen Glenn

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