Photographers were racing amateurs – but not furlong!

Blesma’s photographers were given the rare opportunity to showcase their work to the public in March.

The exhibition, which was shown during the Grand Military Day at Sandown Park racecourse was organised by the Jockey Club following two photography events they held for Members in 2017.

“We were delighted to work with Blesma to bring this project to life. The participants attended two race days in September and were given some photography tips from our racecourse photographer before they spent the afternoon capturing their own images.

It was brilliant to welcome the group back on our Grand Military Day in March to display their photographs and tell race goers all about the project, as well as about the great work that Blesma does.” - Phil White, Regional Director of Jockey Club Racecourses, London Region.

The eight Members who attended the Grand Military Day were each given the chance to display their three favourite photographs in the exhibition.

“It was a pleasure to work alongside Steve McNeice and the Jockey Club to organise the three Sandown Park Photography events for our Blesma photographers,” said Blesma’s Sue Wright. “Every Member who attended gained a tremendous insight into how to take fantastic equine photography. I particularly enjoyed the talk that was given to our group by racing photographer Dan Abraham. His tips and techniques made me focus on what to look for when shooting a race and I spent the whole time at the finishing line trying to capture horses with all four hooves off the floor!”