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 …
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 …
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 …
After a week of brutally hot weather, it was with a bit of trepidation going back to Weston Lawns for the unaffiliated show jumping. Thankfully it was just ‘warm’ and, of course, windy. It wouldn’t be Weston Lawns if it wasn’t windy!All of the photos can be found by hitting the button below. As a thank-you to those customers who …
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 …
We were back at Weston Lawns for their epic Spring Young Horse Show. Day one started a bit on the grey side but by the end of the day, the weather was glorious!The pictures are uploaded here at the end of each day, but if you want to see them sooner then pop into the Big Red Bus beside the …
It was an absolute delight to have been invited back to photograph the Atherstone Pony Club Showjumping show at Weston Lawns again this year. Fortunately, the weather was perfect: a lovely spring day with copious amounts of sunshine! All of the photos from the day can be viewed by clicking the button below. As a thank-you to those that bought …
The Weston Lawns Easter Showjumping Extravaganza is always a highlight on the equestrian calendar, and this year’s event delivered all the excitement, elegance, and adrenaline we’ve come to expect — and more. From the thunder of hooves across the arena to the soaring jumps and perfect landings, it’s a spectacle made for photography. And if you were part of the …
It was fantastic to be back on top of the iconic Coventry Cathedral for Myton Hospice’s second abseil in 2024! This is, without a doubt, my favourite event to photograph and it is amazing to be able to do it twice in one year. Why is it my favourite event? Because of the people who take part: they are incredible! …
It’s hard to believe that we’ve reached the end of the summer season at Weston Lawns already. Where did the summer go? It was certainly unseasonably windy (even by Weston Lawns standard!!) on the start of day one, resulting in a 90 minute delay to the start of the proceedings. Thanks to the slick organisation and the eagerness of the …