Over the weekend, my old barn had a photoshoot (which is about as close as any of us are getting to a horse show these days). Normally I'm the one *taking* the photos, so the barn manager made sure to extend the invitation to me to be in front of the camera this time, instead of behind it. I was really excited about the prospect of getting some good photos of myself and the girls, since I have so few! I had an afternoon slot on Saturday, which was perfect. Friday night I prepped my tack and gathered all my bathing supplies (I own a LOT, haha), then Saturday morning DH helped me get the horses clipped and scrubbed up. After having to hold them both I think he is now on board with my desire for a dedicated permanent wash rack ;) The photos below are just straight off the camera, no editing. Photos by Tara Borgmeyer <3 Might need to clean some of these up a little more for canvases in the tack shed!
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Ruby was the consummate professional, although a little sleepy... haha. |
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Climbing up on her without a mane to grab on was a little dicey, but she was a good sport! |
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This mare <3 |
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Cinna was a DRAGON when she got off the trailer, but she settled in eventually. |
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I was a little worried about getting photos with both of them (since they lowkey hate each other) but it worked out shockingly well! |
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Even though Ruby was too exhausted to keep her eyes open. |
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DH even jumped in for a photo or two! |
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In their Spanish halters. |
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Ruby's dapples *swoon* |
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She was such a good sport about all the tack changes. And even hanging out without tack. |
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Are you getting my good side? Just kidding they're all good sides! |
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Getting a little over me and all my bridles at this point haha. |
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Such a good egg. |
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Love her <3 <3 <3 |
Awww, these are so good! And Ruby's shine and dapples, OMG.
ReplyDeleteGood genetics are a wonderful thing 😂 I just love how gorgeous she is in the summer!
DeleteAw you guys look cute
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteI looooove them.
ReplyDeleteThe mares or the photos? 😉 Both? Probably both 😆
DeleteLOL - they low-key hate each other, I can totes relate ;) The photos turned out lovely!
ReplyDeleteThey've been stalled next to each other for 3+ years and there are still a lot of angry mare faces through the bars lol.
DeleteThank you!
I love how the photos turned out! And Ruby's dapples - I am SO jealous. Mae's paddock buddy and stall neighbor is another OTTB mare. They also have a very intense love/hate relationship
ReplyDeleteMares, amiright? When I was bathing them they were screaming for each other, and the minute I put them back they were making ugly faces and snapping at each other through the stall bars. MAKE UP YOUR MINDS MARES.
DeleteAwww! Love it!!!
ReplyDelete❤️❤️
DeleteCinna is my favorite grey horse <3 - Ruby is very pretty too, tho!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I think they're both gorgeous in their own ways but in pretty biased haha 😁
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