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30 photos, Area 8

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 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

Seeking the shade — Area 8, Summer 2026
Seeking the shadeSubmitted by Alison Cheetham

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

Those I love the most — Area 8, Winter 2026
Those I love the mostSubmitted by Alison Cheetham

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

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

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

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

It’s important to train your horse to stand patiently - while you play on a swing in the woods! — Area 8, Winter 2026
It’s important to train your horse to stand patiently - while you play on a swing in the woods!Submitted by Alison Cheetham

My 25 year old Quarter Horse, Bean, back in the ribbons 15 months after being hit by a car and dislocating her fetlock. — Area 8, Winter 2026
My 25 year old Quarter Horse, Bean, back in the ribbons 15 months after being hit by a car and dislocating her fetlock.Submitted by Hannah Woodward

Water fun in the New Forest — Area 8, Winter 2026
Water fun in the New ForestSubmitted by Dani O’Brien

It's not quite dressage!! — Area 8, Winter 2026
It's not quite dressage!!Submitted by Pauline Norton

A line of young riders in riding hats stand arm in arm in an indoor arena. — Area 8, Winter 2026
WES Youth FriendsSubmitted by Dani O’Brien

A young rider in a pink riding hat lopes a palomino horse in a western saddle round an indoor arena. — Area 8, Winter 2026
Cooper look after Autumn (aged 7) in their first loping classSubmitted by Dani O’Brien

Harry - hipoint paint - WES Champs 2025 — Area 8, Autumn 2025
Harry - hipoint paint - WES Champs 2025Submitted by Dan Gwalter

Dan at Sovereign Camp — Area 8, Autumn 2025
Dan at Sovereign CampSubmitted by Dan Gwalter