Year 2006 Galleries

4T Arena : Team Cattle Penning is the fastest growing western horse sport in North America. Today's event takes place near Bridgeport, West Virginia at the indoor 4T Arena. A fast-paced event, three riders cut through a herd of 8 steer/cows, separating them by the number in 90 seconds. Team penning is not a science but an art. Penning tests the cutter's ability to maneuver through the herd and extract one or more of the right cows. It tests the turnback riders abilities to control the trash cattle and support the cutter. Good communication between the team contributes to successful pennings. ALL 108 pictures are in! For those I missed my apologies. There is next time!

4T Arena

Team Cattle Penning is the fastest growing western horse sport in Nort ...

Updated: Dec 02, 2006 9:41am PST

Silver Spurs : Talk about a beautiful Fall day! The colors in Raleigh county are PRIME! The crowd was great here today. The show went off on the practice ground as the ring below was flooded/mudded! I met a fine pro-photographer and his wife at this show. Seems the club has a club photographer and thats great! I still hope you enjoy my shots! I hope to visit again in May 2007! ALL 195 ARE IN!

Silver Spurs

Talk about a beautiful Fall day! The colors in Raleigh county are PRI ...

Updated: Sep 16, 2008 4:39pm PST

Jackson County Horse Club : Blue skies and December temperatures arrived this October 14th in Cottageville, WV. 30 some degrees not counting the windchill. Judge Jamie Harvey from Liberty Indiana presided over this fine (cold) show. We hope she arrives home safe with her newfound West Virginia Mountaineer pride! All 173 pics are in, thank you.

Jackson County Horse Club

Blue skies and December temperatures arrived this October 14th in Cott ...

Updated: Nov 13, 2006 1:28pm PST

PCRC Marietta : Finally, a beautiful Fall color day starting the second week of October. I will miss my friends there at the Pioneer City Riding Club in Marietta. Remember my email still works!! Let's stay in touch! Till next year! All finished at 223! Enjoy and buy safe.

PCRC Marietta

Finally, a beautiful Fall color day starting the second week of Octobe ...

Updated: Jun 13, 2007 1:53pm PST

October in West Fork : Don't bet your farm based on the weather forecasts! With all good intentions the weather folks got this weekend wrong. Sunny means sunny not cloudy. Unless there are new officers elected this year, it may be the end of another fine horse club in West Virginia. The secret to success is V-O-L-U-N-T-E-E-R-S. Adults, think of your children, your horses and their future together. KEEP WEST FORK ALIVE! A once a month, local event where you have six months off! That's way better than the National Guard. Even I have weed-eated and cleaned the kitchen to help. Ok Ok, I'll get off the soap box....on with the pictures! ALL 150 pictures are in!! Comment on some of these puppies!

October in West Fork

Don't bet your farm based on the weather forecasts! With all good int ...

Updated: Oct 17, 2006 8:29am PST

WV Pumpkin Festival, Milton : So far the wettest show I have shot this year. Still the crowd was there, in support of this annual event! The local Lions Club was serving hot food and drink. All 61 pics are in. A better show in store, next year!

WV Pumpkin Festival, Milton

So far the wettest show I have shot this year. Still the crowd was th ...

Updated: Oct 09, 2006 1:01pm PST

Holly Gray : This year has been a rain filled one for the Central West Virginia Riding Club. Rain seemed to fall on the same schedule as the shows each month! For most of the show this Saturday no rain but the prior-effects were still evident as riders rode around and out of the mud and standing water. I hope the pictures attest to the fun that can't be washed away!

Holly Gray

This year has been a rain filled one for the Central West Virginia Rid ...

Updated: Sep 26, 2006 11:43am PST

Rocky Fork Rodeo : A foggy start turns to a cool cloudy September day. Just outside of Kimbolton Ohio is the Rocky Fork Rodeo Company. A place of continuing education for K-12th grade students; boys and girls learn the proper way to perform various rodeo events. Also they learn sportsmanship, honest competition and safety. A strong foundation to start the lives of cowboys and cowgirls and to help keep the "Western Heritage" alive! A side note: These kids are rough and tough! I photographed some awesome talent and courage from these kids! And I don't mean goats. I never been to an event with so many cameras present! A sign of some proud parents! RODEO ON! REMEMBER ALBUMS ARE AVAILABLE of the entire show. My apologies if I didn't get you at this show, not to fret as I will return....one day!

Rocky Fork Rodeo

A foggy start turns to a cool cloudy September day. Just outside of K ...

Updated: Oct 12, 2006 3:55am PST

"Just Horsin Around" in August : Cloudy on the way to Elizabeth, rain gathers on the windshield and then quits. The sun and blue hot skies return over the arena. Though a smaller crowd, the show held big fun for those attending. The shade trees kept most of the heat off the horses and visitors making things comfortable. Enough rain fell after the Ladies Barrel class to knock down the dust. Brandy Milhoan judged todays event. Look forward to the next show Sept. 24th! All 326 are in! ENJOY!! Thanks for your patience.

"Just Horsin Around" in August

Cloudy on the way to Elizabeth, rain gathers on the windshield and the ...

Updated: Sep 15, 2006 10:29am PST

Elk River Boots and Saddle Riding Club : A very humid and dusty day was in store for riders and spectators at Blue Creek. Last weekend of shows before school starts back! All 158 pics are in!

Elk River Boots and Saddle Riding Club

A very humid and dusty day was in store for riders and spectators at B ...

Updated: Sep 05, 2006 1:40pm PST

Waterford Miniatures : YES, it's the WEST VIRGINIA Miniature Horse Club in Waterford OHIO. A unique club that travels the Mountain State exhibiting their miniatures! This however is their benefit show. Graciously located on the 190 acres owned by Harley and Diana Sanders is the "Heart of the Wolf Farms" on Wolf Creek. This years event took place under a hot August sun with thundering threats of rain all around. Yet all 49 classes went off dry! If you like the minis, you'll love this show! Judge Kathleen Woodard of Circleville, Ohio; presiding. A side note: If driving through Beverly, stop in at Pepperoni's and say hi to my friends there! Thank you everyone, all pics are in! All 256! An eye-ful for you to enjoy and treasure forever. Your club put forth much effort (esp. the costume class) and the hard work and friendliness showed. God willing I can shoot you next year!

Waterford Miniatures

YES, it's the WEST VIRGINIA Miniature Horse Club in Waterford OHIO. A ...

Updated: Aug 24, 2006 8:59am PST

Holly Gray Youth Show : The Central West Virginia Riding Club presents a time for kids to be kids! A summer sun cooled by a breeze, made fun competition for all. Look for the tradition of fun and games at Holly Gray Park to continue... 345 is the total. Man thats a lot of fun!

Holly Gray Youth Show

The Central West Virginia Riding Club presents a time for kids to be k ...

Updated: Jul 29, 2008 6:45am PST

WV State Championships 2006 : Located near the Coalfields resides the community of Danville and home to the Southern West Virginia Horsemans Association. A two day event unfolded with rain and mud and ended with one of the best days a horse show could have. Attendance was at an all time high as riders competed for the State Championship Racking Title amongst other honors! Much hard work was made by the club members as much hard work was made by the horse owners, in preparation, of this prestigeous event! Please remember, you don't have to settle for these photos. If you want a B&W background, people or objects removed, simply email me your request with your picture #. Thanks. Oh, by the way, where are all the fine comments!? See a horse or rider you enjoyed? Leave them a comment. As of 12:35pm on Aug.6th I have finished the State Championship pics!!! I apologize for taking so long. Some beautiful animals here!

WV State Championships 2006

Located near the Coalfields resides the community of Danville and home ...

Updated: Oct 22, 2006 6:14pm PST

West Fork in July : A hot dry day welcomed riders and their horses on the 1st of July. Saw a few new guests made welcome. The kitchen was popular and sold out a few items. My suggestion for the summer months is that all who pay at the gate, substitute their dollar for a watermelon! I'll volunteer to pay for the ice! Thanks for your patience as I load the last 100 pics.

West Fork in July

A hot dry day welcomed riders and their horses on the 1st of July. Sa ...

Updated: Aug 17, 2006 6:08am PST

ELIZABETH WIRT COUNTY : Horse N Around Riding Club claims the best horse show ring in the area. How? Theirs is completely surrounded by shade trees! Come and ride the fourth Sunday of every month in comfort. Show starts at 12p.m.(Exhibition barrels at 11a.m.) Eats and drinks available at each show. Bring the kids! June 25th was a wet one. All day rain but the show went on.

ELIZABETH WIRT COUNTY

Horse N Around Riding Club claims the best horse show ring in the area ...

Updated: Jun 28, 2006 4:19am PST

SUMMER CELEBRATION : The Summer Celebration at Holly Gray Park went off with no rain! Though mostly shot at night, many pics you'll notice are not the sharpest. My respect for the horses (and owners) is the reason I don't use flash. These horses are trained to compete and I stand to not ruin one chance of the competing classes by using a flash. Understanding this I try to capture the best available light in the ring. Thanks for understanding. JD All 144 pics are in. If you are not there means I'll get better shots next show!

SUMMER CELEBRATION

The Summer Celebration at Holly Gray Park went off with no rain! Thoug ...

Updated: Jun 29, 2006 12:18pm PST

NBHA SPENCER, WV : I love shooting the barrel horses! Do the riders? Barrel racers unite in competition at Spencers BlueGrass Riding Club. Times of 16 seconds were hard to beat! Enjoy the 125 pics!

NBHA SPENCER, WV

I love shooting the barrel horses! Do the riders? Barrel racers unit ...

Updated: Jun 28, 2006 5:35pm PST

PIONEER CITY RIDING CLUB : Even a threat of thunderstorms could not quench the dust-filled arena inside Marietta Ohio. A big thanks to club President Ray Sams for his help and Judge Heather Pariso for putting up with me inside the ring! To everyone there a big thanks. Oh, and for the coffee. By the way; the 1st page is requests, the sequence of classes starts at page 2. On with the show....! Ok. All pics are in at 345! Whew! If I didn't get you, see me at the next show. It's been fun! You all look good in pictures! Display them proudly!! I'm adding later additions so ignore the total count and enjoy the shots!

PIONEER CITY RIDING CLUB

Even a threat of thunderstorms could not quench the dust-filled arena ...

Updated: Jul 24, 2006 7:33am PST

June at the WEST FORK : Had this show began at 9am we could have missed the 10 minute rain shower/downpour that muddied a perfect show-ring! Really the show started picture perfect; sunny, a slight breeze, horse trailers pulling in by the boat load! A show that was not to be missed. And if you did, sorry about your luck! If you want to save $, get your trailer and horse(s) ready for July 1st!

June at the WEST FORK

Had this show began at 9am we could have missed the 10 minute rain sho ...

Updated: Dec 04, 2006 4:42pm PST

Memorial Day at Holly Gray : The Central West Virginia Riding Club enjoyed some tough competition from surrounding counties as Holly Gray dodged a rain filled bullet allowing for a decent dust-free show. A Memorial Day (weekend) showdown! My apologies for taking so many pictures! I hope to put up your favorites! All 268 worthy pics are in! Finally!

Memorial Day at Holly Gray

The Central West Virginia Riding Club enjoyed some tough competition f ...

Updated: Jul 29, 2008 7:10am PST

BLUE GRASS : Spencer West Virginia offers 44 classes of horsey competition on the second Saturday of each month. The rain was held-off to allow it's first show of the season! All pics are in!

BLUE GRASS

Spencer West Virginia offers 44 classes of horsey competition on the s ...

Updated: May 30, 2006 5:36am PST

WEST FORK : A cool (dry!) day greeted riders this month of May. Judge Aaron Lawson and Ringmaster(wife) Amanda presided over this fine class! This opening show is in tribute and in memory of Jim Schreckengost. A faithful West Fork Club board of director member of 7 years and father of six children. Supporting his family as a pipe-lineman for 40 years, his friends here will miss him at the entry gate collecting the one dollar admission. And his conversational whit! :-) Come share Jim's love for horses and children at all the upcoming shows! The first Saturday of each month through October. Pictures are in! All 152 of them!

WEST FORK

A cool (dry!) day greeted riders this month of May. Judge Aaron Lawson ...

Updated: May 16, 2006 1:38pm PST

ELKVIEW : In Kanawha county at Blue Creek a place to show off your horse(s). Nestled in a holler of scenic hillside trees lies the Elk River Boots and Saddle Club. Despite outrageous (and should be illegal) gas prices, a huge turnout of horse lovers prevailed! My hats off to such a dedicated people. All pics are in! Sorry if I missed you this time.

ELKVIEW

In Kanawha county at Blue Creek a place to show off your horse(s). Ne ...

Updated: May 09, 2006 9:39am PST

HOLLY GRAY : A popular club located in Braxton county at Holly Gray Park on Hwy 15. CWVRC Ribbon Show kicks off its 2006 season. Even with an all night rain, horses and riders escaped the mud in fine style! Thanks for all your support in allowing me to shoot your show! Comments welcome!

HOLLY GRAY

A popular club located in Braxton county at Holly Gray Park on Hwy 15. ...

Updated: Jul 29, 2008 7:25am PST