Miniature Horse Show

BMHS Morton Morrell 2026

Yesterday we headed back to Moreton Morrell for something a little different, spending the day photographing the BHMS Miniature Horse Show. Miniature horses might be small in stature, but there was certainly nothing miniature about the enthusiasm, preparation and pride on display. With beautifully turned-out horses, smartly presented handlers and a packed programme of classes, there was plenty going on …

Show Jumping Photography in the Midlands by Simon Coates Photography

Weston Lawns August Bank Holiday Bonanza 2026

After what has felt like an endless summer of blue skies, blazing sunshine and very little rain, it was probably inevitable that the weather would change just in time for the last Bank Holiday of the summer! And so, with slightly greyer skies overhead, we’re back at Weston Lawns Equestrian Centre for the August Bank Holiday Bonanza — four huge …

Summer Young Horse Show 2026

We’re delighted to be back at Weston Lawns Equestrian Centre photographing the Summer Young Horse Show, with several days of exciting competition featuring some of the country’s most promising young horses. The show includes classes for four-year-old, five-year-old, six-year-old and seven-year-old horses, with fences reaching heights of up to 140cm. With action taking place across both the John Wells Arena …

Show jumping photo

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 …

Pony Showjumping

Weston Lawns Pony Elite 2025

Another bank holiday weekend and another show at Weston Lawns. This time around it is the Pony Elite 2nd round – showcasing the stars of the future! Unusually for a bank holiday weekend, the weather was kind to competitors and photographer’s alike.  The photos are uploaded here at the end of each day. If you’d like to see them sooner, stop …

Show jumping photo

Weston Lawns 10 November 2024

Well, it started out a bit grey and drizzly, but by the afternoon, the sun made a welcome appearance at today’s unaffiliated show jumping at Weston Lawns. It was good to see so many people there and also visiting the tack sale.All of the photos from the day can be found by clicking the button below.View the Photos 

Show jumping photo

Weston Lawns – 12/5/2024 Unaffiliated

It is hot and sunny which can only mean one thing…. it is the last day of the Winter Unaffiliated competition at Weston Lawns Equestrian. In previous years, it has snowed on the first day of the summer kick-off, so it is only fit and proper that it should be 28 degrees for the last day of the winter season! …

Showjumping photos from Weston Lawns

Weston Lawns Unaffiliated 4/2/2024

It seems an age since we were last at Weston Lawns so it was great to be back there to cover the unaffiliated showjumping in the Weston Arena. Considering it is early February, the weather was kind to us. It was mostly dry with just a short period of drizzle.All of the photographs can be viewed by clicking on the …

Photo of a showjumping horse

Weston Lawns August Bank Holiday Bonanza 2023

Well, summer must be nearing the end as we’ve reached the Weston Lawns Autumn Bank Holiday Bonanza again and what a busy show it has been! I mean, it is a bit rude to have 85 competitors in the first class, before I’ve had copious amounts of caffeine! It was great to see so many people enjoying themselves in both the …

Show jumping photography

Weston Lawns Summer Spectacular 2023

The weather was a little mixed for the first of four days of competition at Weston Lawns’ Summer Spectacular 2023, with the first and last classes bathed in glorious sunshine and the rest, not so much!We will be uploading the images at the end of each day, as per normal, as well as uploading digital copies of the purchased images …