Weston Lawns Unaffiliated Jumping 6/9/26

The second event of the weekend saw us return to Weston Lawns for their unaffiliated show jumping. The weather was great and the horses looked fantastic.All of the photos can be viewed by clicking the button below. As a thank you to those that bought photos from the big yellow bus we have uploaded a copy of your photos to …

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 …

Dressage Photography at Weston Lawns

Weston Lawns Dressage 31st July – 2nd August

Three Busy Days of Dressage at Weston Lawns We recently spent three very busy days photographing the British Dressage and MCI GB dressage at Weston Lawns Equestrian Centre. With competition taking place across two arenas, there was rarely a quiet moment. From the first horse entering the arena each morning until the final salute of the day, our cameras were …

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 …

Weston Lawns Unaffiliated SJ 19/7/2026

Today, Simon Coates Photography was at Weston Lawns photographing the unaffiliated show jumping. It was a fantastic day of competition, with plenty of great rounds, determined riders and impressive horses and ponies to capture throughout the classes. The weather was perfect for both competitors and spectators, with the temperature dropping a little following the recent heatwave. A big thank you …

BD Dressage photo

BD Dressage at Weston Lawns 28/6/2026

Today’s British Dressage competition at Weston Lawns Equestrian Centre provided a welcome change in the weather. Whilst it was still pleasantly warm, everyone was relieved that the oppressive heat of the last few days had eased, making for much more comfortable conditions for both horses and riders. We even had a very brief shower of rain – just enough to …

Show Jumping Photo

Weston Lawns Amateur Jamboree 2026

At last, summer has properly arrived at Weston Lawns Amateur Jamboree, with competitors and spectators enjoying glorious hot and sunny weather throughout the opening day. Better still, the forecast promises even hotter conditions over the remaining three days of competition. The rings have been full of fantastic action, with our photographers covering all the excitement from both the John Wells …

Dressage Photography

Weston Lawns Dressage May 2026

It has been another fantastic few days photographing both the British Dressage and the Unaffiliated Dressage competitions at Weston Lawns Equestrian Centre. We would like to say a huge congratulations to all of the riders who competed. The standard of riding throughout the show was exceptional, and it was wonderful to see so many talented horse and rider combinations performing …

Area 30 Show photos

Area 30 Show at Weston Lawns 2026

The Area 30 Show at Weston Lawns got off to a fantastic start, and what a day it was to kick things off. Day one of this three-day event brought glorious sunshine, creating perfect conditions for both competitors and spectators—and, of course, for photography.Our team was out in full force, with photographers covering all the action across both the John …

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 …