EQUINE PHOTOSHOOTS THROUGH THE SEASONS - FIONA MOORE PHOTOGRAPHY -   The idea of booking an Equine Photoshoot often conjures up mental images of a warm summer’s evening decorated by long green grass and beautiful flowing dresses, but every season, including the winter months, have their own unique characteristics that make them just as beautiful as the warmer months of the UK calendar. Take a look to find out what each month has to offer, and let me know which month speaks to you!     JANUARY DSC_0219         - Frosty mornings - Snow Photoshoots - Beautiful H ..read more

DSC_0047         THE SUPER-COB SERIES: MAY 2023 SION         DSC_0027 Meet Sion, one of the many wonderful horses that provide invaluable opportunities and experiences under the fantastic care of the Cavalier Centre in Much Wenlock. Aged 15 and standing at 14.2hh, Sion is a valued member of the team of horses at the Centre. Offering a multitude of disciplines to the centre's riders, including Dressage, Carriage Driving, Hippotherapy (physio therapy from horseback) & even Vaulting. During the last 5 years at the centre, Sion has simultaneously maintai ..read more

Blog COVER     THE SUPER-COB SERIES: APRIL 2023 WACTON BILLY       DSC_0048-2   Purchased from his breeder in 2015 by current owner Becky, Wacton Billy was intended to be a project to bring on and sell, but as Becky began to recognise his untapped potential, he secured himself a firm slot within Becky's life & yard.   Wacton Billy, aka Billy, has proven himself to be a formidable power within the Dressage world. The (now) 12 year old Piebald Gelding, based in Shropshire, enjoys a varied life from Dressage & eventing to Hunting, 'Happy Hacking' and mo ..read more

  THE SUPER-COB SERIES: JULY 2022 THINGY MA BOB   DSC_0008   Thingy Ma Bob - also known as 'Bob' proved to be the childhood pony of dreams for owner, Lucy. Purchased in 2009 for self-confessed pony mad child, Lucy, by her parents; Lucy & her family were first-time horse owners & 'inexperiened buyers' looking for the horse to make Lucy's dreams of competing and galloping through open fields a reality. After spending weeks of searching for the right pony, Bob's advert was spotted in a newspaper & after 5 minutes of sitting on him, the rest was history.     Bo ..read more

THE SUPER-COB SERIES: JUNE 2022 CWMDOVEY FINTANS MARV       DSC_0002       Cwmdovey Fintas Marv; also know as Marv/Marvin is a 14 year old Welsh Cob x ID, purchased as a yearling from the Llanybydder Horse Sales in 2009 by a friend of current owner, Jenny.   Jenny explains that her friend purchased Marv from the sales due to seeing potential due to his good confirmation & nice breeding (out of Welsh mare, Coryn Crugwen, and by ID Stallion, Fantan Himself).   Jenny explained that Marv was turned away for several years before coming back to Jenny for b ..read more

  THE SUPER-COB SERIES: MARCH 2022 ORLA     DSC_6917       Orla, an 8 year old skewbald cob has proved to be the perfect partner to get owner, Jane Robinson, back in the saddle.   After owning ponies as a child and giving up horses when she was 14; Jane took a 48 year long break from horses but welcomed Super-Cob, Orla into her life as a way back into Horse riding & ownership.     Though Jane & Orla don't go out competing, Jane enjoys taking Orla to hacking & to Fun-Rides including: Apley, Larden & Eaton Mascott Fun Ride - as we ..read more

  THE SUPER-COB SERIES: APRIL 2022 BLUE CROSS DOUGIE       DSC_2810       Fostered from the Blue Cross during 2013 as a 9 month old in very poor condition, Dougie has defied all odds and transformed into a superb all-rounder for both owner Samantha & her daughter. At the time of being fostered, Dougie was underweight, riddled with lice, 'totally feral' & presenting with Neurological issues. Owner Sam saw him on the way home from a tack sale & decided to give him a chance with some 1-1 care for three months & they haven't looked back since. Sam ..read more

  THE SUPER-COB SERIES: MARCH 2022 COLOURED MONOPOLY   DSC_2291     'Coloured Monopoly' a.k.a. 'Smartie' is a 21 year old Skewbald Cob, owned by Ellen McCallugh & her Sister. Purchased on the 26th September 2009 as a 'scruffy & unschooled' 8 year old, Smartie has proved himself to be a reliable, fun & successful Cob, taking many people into the Show Ring as well as having a successful Ridden Showing Career with Ellen 'rarely coming home without a First or Second place' whilst competing at Local Riding Club Shows such as South Staffs, East Shropshire & P ..read more

THE SUPER COB PHOTO-SERIES     The model call has been released, numerous applications have been recieved and the Super-Cob series is due to begin very shortly! I've already received some amazing stories for this series, but I wanted to shed some light on why I have decided to do this Photo-series before the first blog for the Super-Cob series is launched.   Throughout my years at university I always felt that my artwork had to have some meaning/reason for being created and put into the world - I don't particulalrly like the idea of 'Art for Art's Sake' as I feel it can be a pow ..read more

    EQUESTRIAN ESSENTIALS: The Black Background Photoshoot   There's no denying that Black Background Sessions have soared in popularty over the last 5 years, becoming a staple of any Horse owner's wishlist for their Equine Best Friend. They are the Perfect Session for Many Horse Owners, but Why?   Location Header   Though Black Background images look absolutely Stunning, they actually require a very Simple Location & Set-up. - All that is Needed is an Indoor Space - This could be a Stable, Barn, Indoor Arena or even a Field Shelter! So long as the indoor space h ..read more