There are few better ways to spend a spring day than at a show jumping competition, and today’s unaffiliated event at Weston Lawns certainly delivered. With classes ranging from a welcoming 30cm right up to an impressive 1m, it was a fantastic showcase of riders and horses of all levels enjoying their time in the ring. The weather played its …
Rugby Ukrainian Family Portrait Day
Сьогодні був справді особливий день у Simon Coates Photography. Ми мали честь провести день сімейних портретів для українських родин з Рагбі в центрі Hoskyn, і нам було надзвичайно приємно познайомитися з усіма, хто завітав. Від самого відкриття дверей панувала тепла й дружня атмосфера — сповнена усмішок, сміху та справжнього відчуття спільноти. Для нас було великою честю зафіксувати ці моменти та …
Weston Lawns Easter Extravaganza 2026
As the sun dips below the horizon on a blustery first day at the Weston Lawns Easter Extravaganza, there’s a real sense of momentum building across the showground. Riders, horses, and supporters have braved the elements to kick off what promises to be an exciting four days of top-class show jumping—and what a start it’s been. Day one brought with …
Weston Lawns Unaffiliated 26/3/2026
Well, the clocks may have moved over to British Summertime overnight but unfortunately no one told the weather! It was cold and windy to begin with at Weston Lawns, before it decided to rain on the last few competitors in today’s unaffiliated show jumping.For the first time this season, we had the big yellow bus open for business to give …
Weston Lawns Unaffiliated Jumping 22/03/2026
It was a beautiful spring day at Weston Lawns today for the Unaffiliated Show Jumping. It was unusually warm and still – almost unheard of there! All of the photos can be viewed by clicking the button below. As a thank you to those that bought images from us on site, we have added a complimentary copy to our Facebook …
Sherrard Lodge Ladies Festival
Last night we had the pleasure of photographing the Sherrard Lodge Ladies Festival, held at the beautiful Crowne Plaza Hotel in Stratford-upon-Avon. It was a fantastic evening filled with elegance, laughter, and a real sense of celebration—exactly the kind of event we love to capture. For this special occasion, we brought along our fully equipped mobile studio, giving guests the …
Music Lodge Ladies’ Festival
Last night we had the pleasure of photographing the Music Lodge Ladies’ Festival at the Oxford Belfry, and what a fantastic evening it was. We brought along our mobile photographic studio, giving guests the chance to step in for a professional portrait during the celebrations. It was wonderful to see so many people dressed in their finest — elegant gowns, …
Weston Lawns unaffiliated 1st March 2026
Well, we are officially out of winter and in to spring and, unlike two weeks ago, we had a mostly dry – and occasionally sunny day at Weston Lawns for the unaffiliated show jumping. After the deluge of two weeks ago, it made a pleasant change – even though it was still a bit on the windy side!All of the …
Weston Lawns Unaffiliated Jumping February 2026
As the 2026 equestrian season kicks off, we were back where we love to be – ringside, camera in hand – for our first event of the year at Weston Lawns. A True British Start to the Season If ever there was a way to christen the season, this was it! Cold, wet and thoroughly miserable weather greeted riders, horses …
Harmony & Unity Lodge Ladies Festival
Last night marked our very first event of 2026, and what a fantastic way to begin the year. Simon Coates Photography was delighted to be back at the wonderful Stratford Manor Hotel to photograph the Harmony & Unity Lodge’s Ladies Festival. It’s a venue we always enjoy working at, and it provided the perfect backdrop for an evening full of …










