Santa Anita Park Workout

[Gary Ayala]

Yes, more ponies ... Entire gallery is here:

http://garyayala.smugmug.com/gallery/1315467_2tkGd#325854063_EtJpP

Gary

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[Charlotte Thompson]

Gary

being involved with Arabian horses for many years I understand the equine mind very well-
I did show and train etc.
Your pictures are very well done concerning the understanding of horse and rider
you must ride yourself to understand the character of both in your photograhy-
I looked at your web site beautiful-beautiful- especially loved # 25 in the series
well done!

Charlotte

 

[Asher Kelman]

The ability to shoot horses is not easily come by. Unlike racing cars there's also the stride and intent of the horse that varies so much more. The last picture here shows such competition as one horse is trying to fly away and the other is aiming to leap ahead as they race towards us taking that turn.

The panning and shooting is skillful and the blurred b.g. effect provides the impression of of the adrenaline of the race.

Back to the first picture. The bent over left hand rider is trying to get every gm of resistance down to help inch past the other rider. At that point he trusts the horse and they ride as one.

The second and 3rd pictures show a winner or someone trying to catch up. However, we have the same impression of the lone endeavor of rider and steed as one.

Thanks for sharing,

Asher

 

[Gary Ayala]

Gary

being involved with Arabian horses for many years I understand the equine mind very well-
I did show and train etc.
Your pictures are very well done concerning the understanding of horse and rider
you must ride yourself to understand the character of both in your photograhy-
I looked at your web site beautiful-beautiful- especially loved # 25 in the series
well done!

Charlotte

Thanks Charlotte. Having grown up in Chino, CA (a dairy and horse town in SoCal) ... I've grown up around horses but never owned one. In the morning I often walk The Cook (my Wheaten Terrier) through horse property. On our first encounter with a horse I explained to her that horses were just big dogs ... and she was okay with that (lol).

Again thanks for the compliments.

Gary

PS- this #25 ...

G

 

[Gary Ayala]

The ability to shoot horses is not easily come by. Unlike racing cars there's also the stride and intent of the horse that varies so much more. The last picture here shows such competition as one horse is trying to fly away and the other is aiming to leap ahead as they race towards us taking that turn.

The panning and shooting is skillful and the blurred b.g. effect provides the impression of of the adrenaline of the race.

Back to the first picture. The bent over left hand rider is trying to get every gm of resistance down to help inch past the other rider. At that point he trusts the horse and they ride as one.

The second and 3rd pictures show a winner or someone trying to catch up. However, we have the same impression of the lone endeavor of rider and steed as one.

Thanks for sharing,

Asher

Thanks Asher ... the intent of this horse was to get a piece of me ...

G

 

[Asher Kelman]

Now that's interesting, Gary! Nostrils opened wide to get in more air!

Asher

 

[Gary Ayala]

Now that's interesting, Gary! Nostrils opened wide to get in more air!

Asher

It really had a problem with me and my camera ... I guess he/she had enough of the paparazzi and filpped out. If he/she had been driving a car I'd probably have a broken foot.

G

 

[Asher Kelman]

Gary,

There's a lot of detail around the lips. first the scar by the bit indicate trauma and wounds that cannot be comfortable? Are these accidents that all race horses get during a fast race. Also what's the little cotton bandage/tie for?

It's interesting that the eye of the horse a swept backwards as if it is being chased by a predator. (All game animals/prey have eyes at the side.)

Asher

 

[Ian L. Sitren]

Great photos Gary!!

 

[Gary Ayala]

Thank you Ian.

Gary