Photo Contest 2024

MaryAnn Riess' Honorable Mention Candid photos

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January 20, 2024

By SARA CAVANAGH

MaryAnn Reiss took a number of photos of Riverhill's huntsman James Paxson and staff.

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February 20, 2024

By Staff Writers

Beth Harpham of Aiken, S.C., took these photos at the Eventing Grand Prix in Aiken.

Bottom, right and left, Phillip Dutton of West Grove, Pa., on Azure.

Top right,Amanda Beale Clement of Malvern, Pa., on Carlson 119, and top left, Boyd Martin of Cochranville, Pa., on Tsetserleg.

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April 24, 2024

By SARA CAVANAGH

Carrie Trauger of Sprakers, N.Y., took this photo.

"This is Domino, the pony, trying on his new hat," said Trauger.

MaryAnn Riess' Honorable Mention Candid photo

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January 20, 2024

By SARA CAVANAGH

MaryAnn Reiss took this photo of Riverhills Foxhounds.

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February 19, 2024

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Pam Coath of Wayne, Pa., took this photto.

"Thundering past the infield crowd, this is the "Field" for the September 2003 Pennsylvania Derby, with the grey #3 Saudi Crown going wire to wire to win the $1 million purse,"saidCoath. "He was ridden by Florent Geroux, owned by FMQ Stables and trained by Brad Cox, at the Parx Race Track, in Bensalem, Pa. What a sight to see!"

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April 23, 2024

By SARA CAVANAGH

Leslie Kearns of Glenmoore, Pa., took these photos.

Charlotte, left, and “That was a good one Charlotte.”

Sherman” from the book “running with Sherman”, bottom left, and “Hello Elvis!”

Pam Coath's Honorable Mention photo

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January 19, 2024

By SARA CAVANAGH

Pam Coath took this photo.

"Here is a "silhouette" photo of jockey Edwin Maldonado just after he won the Pennsylvania  Derby Cotillion aboard Ceiling Crusher for a cool $1 million dollars," said Coath H"e's giving the thumbs up to well wishers as he heads up to the Jockey's room at Parx Race Track. Bet he'll never forget that day!"

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February 18, 2024

By SARA CAVANAGH

Beth Harpham of Aiken, S.C., sent in this photo of Boyd Martin on Tsetserleg at the Eventing Grand Prix in Aiken, SC on March 4, 2023

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April 22, 2024

By SARA CAVANAGH

Susan Wiseman of Boyerown, Pa., took this photo.

"This is a shot of one of the deer that visit at my brother's house in Boyertown almost every evening," said Wiseman. "Sometimes I think they stop by to check-in on him! It is neat to watch the young ones grow."

Ginny Jenkins' Honorable Mention Candid photo

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January 17, 2024

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Leslie Kearns of Glenmoore, Pa., sent in this photo taken by Ginny Jenkins that she entitled “Leslie and Charlotte.”

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February 16, 2024

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Pam Coath of Wayne, Pa., too this photo.

Here is a photo of "Ceiling Crusher", red nose band, #2, breaking out of the gate at the Parx Race Track on PA Derby Day," said Coath. "She is heading out to win the $1 Million Dollar Cotillion Stakes, a race for the fillies that has the same payoff for the actual PA Derby! Her Jockey is Edwin A. Maldonado, trainer, Doug O'Neill. The horse next to her came in 2nd, blue silks #3, "Pretty Mischievous", ridden by Tyler Gaffalione. Pennsylvania Derby Day is the biggest day of racing in Pennsylvania, and draws the top horses in the USA as well as the top jockeys and trainers. It is an extremely exciting day for horse racing in Pennsylvania!"

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April 21, 2024

By SARA CAVANAGH

Jo Beth Peck of Chester Springs, Pa., took this photo of Dragon, a 16-year-old thoroughbred gelding.
"Dragon was bored while I was grooming his pasture mate," Peck said.

MaryAnn Riess' Honorable Mention Candid photo

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January 17, 2024

By SARA CAVANAGH

MaryAnn Reiss took this photo of a grandmother and her grandson. The grandmother is Hoppy Stern, and the grandson is Clayton Paxson, hunting with Riverhills Foxhounds.

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February 15, 2024

By SARA CAVANAGH

Elisabeth W. Harpham of Aiken, S.C., took this photo of Phillip Dutton of West Grove, Pa., on Z at the Eventing Grand Prix in Aiken, S.C., on March 4, 2023.

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April 21, 2024

By SARA CAVANAGH

Maryann Riess took this photo.

Jennifer Cassidy's Honorable Mention Candid photo

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January 16, 2024

By SARA CAVANAGH

Jennifer Cassidy  took this photo that she said was the first horse show for horse and rider, at Babington benefit show at Duncraven.

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February 14, 2024

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Gail Aumiller of Carlisle, Pa., sent in this photo taken by Lisa Cenis of South Hadley, Mass., of Suzy Stafford of Franklinville, N.J., driving Dreams Come True Farm’s Hamilton, in the single horse 2 wheeled vehicle working class at the 2023 MA Orelton Farm Carriage Show.

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April 20, 2024

By SARA CAVANAGH

Jo Beth Peck of Chester Springs, Pa. took this photo that she entitled "Surprise!!"

Molly Mayhem and an 8 point buck - Owner Shane Peck Chester Springs.

Jennifer Cassidy's Honorable Mention Candid photo

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January 14, 2024

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Jennifer Cassidy took this photo of Jenn, Lucy, and Jodie at Tryon.

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February 13, 2024

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Wendy Weikel of Lansdale Pa., took this photo of Quinnten Alston of Iron Spring Farm at Dressage at Devon.

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April 18, 2024

By SARA CAVANAGH

Sue Davis sent this photo that she entitled "I’d like a ride on the gator please."

Pam Coath Honorable Mention Candid photo

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January 13, 2024

By SARA CAVANAGH

Pam Coath of Wayne, Pa., took this photo of Irad Ortiz, Jr.

"Here is the #1 Jockey in the world, Irad Ortiz Jr., here in the Philadelphia area for the Pennsylvania Derby this past Sept. 23," said Coath. "He had a number of horses to ride, the best he got was second in a couple of races that day. However, he as always, was more than happy to put on a big smile for the cameras. He gets right down to business when riding the horses though, and this year, again, was the winningest rider in the USA. The Pennsylvania Derby attracts the top horses in the country with the $1 million Cotillion, and the $1 million Pennsylvania Derby. Nice to see these top riders every year!"

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February 12, 2024

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Beth Harpham of Aiken, S.C., took this photo of Boyd Martin on Federman B at the Eventing Grand Prix in Aiken, S.C., on March 4, 2023

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April 17, 2024

By SARA CAVANAGH

Andi Bates of Glen Mills, Pa., took this photo that she entitled "Got hay."

"This picture was taken over the summer,"said Bates. "It was taken at The Barn at Springbrook Farm in West Chester, Pa.

MaryAnn Reiss Honorable Mention Candid

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January 12, 2024

By SARA CAVANAGH

MaryAnn Reiss took this photo of a huntsman statue holding a lantern decorated for Christmas.

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February 12, 2024

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Pam Coath of Wayne, Pa., took this photo.

Battling it out to the wire, #4 Damon's Mound with jockey Junior Alvarado aboard is about to beat #5 Nautical Star ridden by world famous Irad Ortiz, Jr.."saidCoath. " What a great race, the famous "Gallant Bob Stakes", one of the many graded races at the Pennsylvania Derby, September 2003 at Parx Race Track in Bensalem, Pa! It is a fabulous day of racing, the best in the country show up to battle it out!"

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April 15, 2024

By SARA CAVANAGH

Susan Wiseman of Boyertown, Pa., took this photo.

"We’ve all walked into/thru that annoying spiderweb a time or five!!"said Wiseman "While on my way to clean water tubs, I was able to spot this one before heading head first into it. Thru the web is Zip and Dazzle, totally oblivious to my adventure. Photo taken at Diane Seddon’s Waterloo Farm, Schwenksville,Pa."

Beth Diamond's Honorable Mention Candid photo

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January 12, 2024

By SARA CAVANAGH

Beth Diamond of Lincoln University, Pa., took this photo.

"This cell phone photo is of Kristin Schlachter who competed her thoroughbred, Knockout Kick, this past September in the All Thoroughbred Horse Show held at Fair Hil," she said. "After she competed she had her niece, Amber Selke, enter in their Lead Line class. Amber is in second grade and was one very happy little girl to have had the opportunity to be aboard an off-the-track thoroughbred."

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February 11, 2024

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Jennifer Cassidy too this photo of Vicki Gershon and Jenn Cassidy at Devon.

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April 15, 2024

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Sue Davis sent this photo that she entitled "Jose the fire marshal."

Pam Coath's Honorable Mention photo

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January 10, 2024

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Pam Coath of Wayne, Pa., took this photo of a Friesian stallion.

"Here is Friesian Stallion Tjalbert 460, being shown by Quenntin Alston, at the 2023 FHANA Keuring held at Iron Spring Farm, Coatesville, Pa.,"said Coath.

"Thank you to Iron Spring Farm for hosting this "test" day every year for the Friesian Horse Association of North America," she said. "What a sight to see was this horse on this day, at one of the most beautiful places on earth. Everyone who attended was full of appreciation at the beauty of all the horses that day."

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February 9, 2024

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Nancy Ligon of Glenmoore, Pa., took this photo of  Alica Coates riding Roz at Marsh Creek.

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April 13, 2024

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Judy Wood of Reading, Pa., took this photo.

I took this photo of a Wood duck on March 17, 2023 on the 18th green of the Flying Hills Golf Course in Reading, " said Wood. "It was my first time spotting a Wood duck in the wild!"

MaryAnn Riess' Honorable Mention Candid photo

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January 10, 2024

By SARA CAVANAGH

MaryAnn Riess took this photo of West Prein.
"He is a Whipper- in with Riverhill foxhounds," she said.

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February 8, 2024

By SARA CAVANAGH

Lisa Cenis of South Hadley, Mass., took this photo of Gail Aumiller of Carlisle, Pa., driving Dreams Come True Farm’s Sjaantje in the Old Guard class at the 2023 Mass., Orelton Farm Carriage Show.

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April 12, 2024

By SARA CAVANAGH

Bill Vemdetta sent this photo.

Pam Coath's Honorable Mention Candid photo

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January 8, 2024

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Pam Coath of Wayne, Pa., took this photo of Irad Ortiz.

"This is a photo of world famous #1 Jockey Irad Ortiz Jr., here in the Philadelphia area this past September, racing horses in a number of Pennsylvania Derby races," said Coath. "He is just outside of the Jockey's area at Parx Racetrack, relaxing a bit before the next race. He is always smiling for the cameras and is a great sport about his fame, but gets right down to business when racing any horse he rides. The Pennsylvania Derby always attracts the best horses in the country, and is such an exciting day of racing in the Pennsylvania region, with the one million dollar Cotillion, and the one million dollar Pennsylvania Derby!"

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February 7, 2024

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Pam Coath of Wayne, Pa., took this photo.

"Here is a photo of a beautiful filly bred by Iron Spring Farm, handled here by Quinnten Alston, at the Dressage at Devon Breed Show, 2023." said Coath.

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April 11, 2024

By SARA CAVANAGH

Sue Davis sent this photo taken by Joanne Romanek of West Chester, Pa.

She said that this photo not photo-shopped.

"It was her Halloween costume," said Davis.

Jennifer Cassidy's Honorable Mention Candid photo

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January 8, 2024

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Jennifer Cassidy took this photo of Lucy and Jenn at IEA Nationals.

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February 6, 2024

By SARA CAVANAGH

Nancy Ligon of Glenmoore, Pa., sent this photo of Emma Miller riding Boo at Marsh Creek.

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April 10, 2024

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Susan Wiseman of Boyertown, Pa., took this photo.

This is one of the deer that visit at my brothers house in Boyertown almost every evening," said Wiseman. "Sometimes I think they stop by to check-in on him! It is neat to watch the young ones grow. This is the first year the buck grew antlers, in the picture the antlers are still covered in the velvet coating."

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February 6, 2024

By SARA CAVANAGH

Pam Coath of Wayne, Pa., sent in this photo.

"It is of #1 Jockey in the USA Irad Ortiz Jr. aboard Nautical Star, number 5, (Orange Cap), and Junior Alvarado aboard Damon's Mound, battling it out at the $400,000 Gallant Bob Stakes at the Pennsylvania Derby at Parx Race Track in September, 2023," said Coath. "Junior Alvarado and Damon's Mound won it, despite the intense battle put up by Irad Ortiz Jr. and Nautical Star."

Jodie Clineschmidt's Honorable Mention Action photo

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February 4, 2024

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Jodie Clineschmidt of Perkiomenville, Pa., ttook this photo of Jennie Brannigan on Saville at 2023 Kentucky Three-Day event.

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April 9, 2024

By SARA CAVANAGH

Elizabeth Diamond took these photos while saving a baby bunny.

I was pet sitting at the Nibouar's when looking out at their pool from their kitchen window I saw something floating in the pool," said Diamond. "Zipping outside to the pool it was a baby bunny doing the bunny paddle for all it was worth as opposed to the doggie paddle! I got the tool to scoop it out. The poor thing was soaking wet and trembling. Stuck the bunny in my shirt and went into the house where I made a little overnight home for the bunny. Gave some lettuce! Next morning the bunny was all dry and ready to be outside."

Jennifer Cassidy's Honorable Mention Candid photo

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January 5, 2024

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Jennifer Cassidy of Knock On Wood Farm in East Greenville, Pa. sent in this photo that she entitled "Cam and Jenn."

Wendy Weikel's Honorable Mention Action photo

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February 3, 2024

By SARA CAVANAGH

Wendy Weikel of Lansdale, Pa., took this photo of Quinnten Alston and  Robbie de Bruin of Iron Spring Farm at Dressage at Devon.

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April 6, 2024

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Susan Wiseman of Boyertown, Pa., took this photo.

"This is one of the deer that visit at my brother's house in Boyertown almost every evening," said Wiseman. "Sometimes I think they stop by to check-in on him! It is neat to watch the young ones grow."

Nancy Ligon placed first in the Action Category

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January 3, 2024

By SARA CAVANAGH

Nancy Ligon of Glenmoore, Pa., placed first in the Action category with her photo of a girl on a swimming horse.

The clarity of this unusual picture, but especially the expression of joy and fun on the girl's face, made this the winning photo.

"I have a boarding and training stable, Firefly Farm, in Glenmoore," said Ligon. "This is one of my current students. She's riding one of my horses. This was taken at March Creek during the week of summer camp. I only take the horses there that I know enjoy going into the water."

John Cleland's Honorable Mention photo in Candid

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January 5, 2024

By SARA CAVANAGH

John Cleland of Kane, Pa. took this photo that he entitled “Off to the Stick (Stick Horse) Races.”

"This was taken on Oct.14, 2023 at Geneseo, N.Y. at the Genesee Valley Hunt Cup Races," said Cleland..

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April 8, 2024

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Sue Davis of Southern Pines, N.C., and West Chester Pa., took this photo.

This is a real picture of Jose," said Davis. "NOT PHOTOSHOPPED. Yes he was that close!"

Pam Coath won First Place in Candid Photos with this charming photo

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January 1, 2024

By SARA CAVANAGH

Pam Coath of Wayne, Pa., won First Place in CANDID with this photo of Juan J. Hernandez

Photos in all categories are judged on, among other things, the clarity of photo, the expressions on the faces of person or animal in the photo, how natural or unposed the participants are and the difficulty of getting an extraordinary photo.

Pam Coath's catching this photo at just the right moment was exceptional, and the expressions on the faces, the concentration of Hernandez as he writes and the delight on the child's face made this a winner.

"Here is a photo of Juan J. Hernandez, a famous jockey, who was at Parx racetrack this past summer for the Pennsylvania Derby," said Coath. "He had some young fans, including this little girl who got him to sign some goggles for her! Bet she will grow up to be a racing fan!"

Carol Artlett placed second in the Action category

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January 3, 2024

By SARA CAVANAGH

Carol Artlett of Chesterbrook, Pa., placed second in the Action category with this photo of a girl playing polo that she entitled "Polo gives you wings."

"This was taken at the Brandywine Polo Club on Aug. 6, 2023, in the Brandywine Valley of Kennett Square Pa.," said Artlett. "The horse had all his feet off the ground with the rider, as they galloped down the field."

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April 5, 2024

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Leslie Kearns took this photo that she entitled "“Ready to work.”

"This is a team owned by Phillip Hoover of New Holland, Pa.," Kearns said.

Maryann Riess placed second in Candid

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January 1, 2024

By SARA CAVANAGH

Maryann Riess of Oxford, Pa., took this photo of James Paxson of Riverhill Foxhounds at Herr’s Stone Lane.

'I lead second flight at Riverhill," said Riess. "I take all my photos of foxhunting on horseback. Between leading the field and controlling my horse, I use an iphone to take the pictures. Here Jim was casting hounds in Nottingham Park. We almost always getto see a fox up there."

Jodie Clineschmidt placed third in Action category

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January 3, 2024

By SARA CAVANAGH

Jodie Clineschmidt of Perkiomenville, Pa., placed third in the Action category with this photo of Boyd Martin.

"I took this photo of Boyd Martin riding Contessa at the Kentucky 5* Event," said Clineschmidt. "I took it with a Nikon D 750."

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April 4, 2024

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Maryann Riess sent this photo.

Andi Bates placed third in Candid Photos

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January 1, 2024

By SARA CAVANAGH

Andi Bates of Glen Mills, Pa., took this photo that she entitled "Smile."

"This is my photo taken in Wilmington Del.," said Bates. "The photo shows Tank the horse and Meg Driscoll taking a selfie. Meg and I are both from Glen Mills and the picture was taken at Hypoint Stables.

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April 4, 2024

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Carrie Trauger of Sprakers, N.Y., took this photo that she entitled "Little Babies."

"Our little weanlings were watching their friends and wishing they were taller to see over the fence,"said Trauger.

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April 3, 2024

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Susan Wiseman of Boyertown, Pa., took this photo.

"Took me a few tries to get this photo," said Wiseman. "Wasn’t easy to get every horse to stand at their door and then to have them all look my way without having the dog come running to me to play. The photo was taken at Diane Seddon’s Waterloo Farm in Schwenksville, Pa."

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April 1, 2024

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Donnan Jones of Unionville, Pa., caught one of her guinea hens swooping down off the roof in this photo.

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March 30, 2024

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Kris Bowman of Middletown, Pa. took this photo.

"It’s of my best friend and confidant, Cleo," said Bowman. "She’s a purebred Border Collie. She’s always ready for a game of fetch. This could easily go on forever. To heck with herding animals, she would rather chase a ball. This was taken when I was in North East, Md."

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March 29, 2024

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Jodie Clineschmidt of Perkiomenville, Pa. sent in this photo.

"Yoda, our wonderful cat, on a boring winter day," said Clineschmidt.

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March 28, 2024

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 Leslie Kearns of Glenmoore Pa., sent this photo of Flower, Charlotte and Daisy.

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March 27, 2024

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Beth Peck of Chester Springs, Pa., sent this photo

"This is Shane Peck's RedFox Lab."said Peck. "He's watching the horses."

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March 26, 2024

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Wendy Weikel of Lansdale, Pa., sent this photo.

"Foals, it's that time of year," said Weikel. "This photo was taken outside Intercourse, Pa., at a farm that breeds these horses every year."

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March 25, 2024

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Beth Diamond of Lincoln University, Pa., sent this photo.

"This is the Norwich Terrier, Lily," said Diamond. "She is the apple of my eye when I farm sit for her owners, Dr & Mrs. Dave Nibouar."

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March 25, 2024

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Leslie Kearns sent in this photo taken at “The farm at Seidel Creek”  in Birdsboro, Pa., that she entitled "“Maverick” Welcome home little man."

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March 23, 2024

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Jo Beth Peck of Chester Springs, Pa., send this photo that she entitled "Dragon helping hold MidKnight."

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March 22, 2024

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Hall Harsh of Kansas City send this photo that he entitled "Enjoying their time on the swing."

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March 21, 2024

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Jo Beth Peck of Chester Springs, Pa., took this photo of Maui, her barn cat.

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March 20, 2024

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Carrie Trauger of Sprakers, N.Y. took this photo that she entitled "The Hunter."

"Our barn cat, Pepsi, is hunting in the horse pasture.," said Trauger.

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March 19, 2024

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Jennifer Cassidy took this photo of Lefty the donkey and Cam at Brass Ring Farm in Pittstown, N.J.

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March 18, 2024

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Jo Beth Peck of Chester Springs, Pa., took this photo of two of her horses.

She entitled it "Hey That tickles," of MidKnight and Dragon's first time meeting.

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March 17, 2024

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Wendy Kohl of Upper Pottsgrove, Pa., took  this photo that she entitled "Just chilling."

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March 16, 2024

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Jeanne Sharpe took this photo.

"This is a photo of our 3 dogs hiking across the eastern plains of Colorado," said Sharpe. "Pikes Peak is seen in the distance. Maisie Ally and Bud. All are rescues. We are from Pa., but have moved to Colorado and still enjoy the Horse of the Delaware Valley."

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March 15, 2024

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Maryanne Riess took this photo of the Riverhill foxhounds.

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March 13, 2024

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Robin Stryker of Lititz, Pa., took this photo that she entitled "A Tale of Two Tails."

"This features Oreo, the barn cat, at Chaparral Farm in Denver, Pa." said Stryker.

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March 12, 2024

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Hall Harsh of Kansas  City took this photo.

"My cat, Annie, with her emotional support monkey," said Harsh.

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March 11, 2024

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Nancy Ligon of Glenmoore, Pa., sent this photo of Avery and Annie at Firefly Farm.

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March 10, 2024

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Lois Pettigrew of Perkiomenville, Pa. took this photo.

The golden retriever in the photos is Dexter, and the long-haired cat is Dibbs," said Pettigrew. "These two are inseparable!! The side-by-side photo is them checking out what was going on at the farm across the street."

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March 9, 2024

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Susan Wiseman of Boyertown, Pa., took this photo that she entitled "Sweet tooth."

"Captured this wonderful honeybee enjoying some sweet nectar from an Echinacea flower in my backyard."said Wiseman. "Gotta love our pollinators."

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March 8, 2024

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Sue Davis of Southern Pines, N.C., took this photo.

She entitled it, "We saw a mouse go in there!"

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March 7, 2024

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Donnan Jones of Unionville took this photo of a fox escaping with one of their guinea hens.

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March 6, 2024

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Hall Harsh of Kansas, Mo., sent this photo.

"Annie and Tommy keeping an eye on things,"said Harsh.

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March 4, 2024

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Susan Wiseman of Boyertown, Pa., took this photo.

"Spring has sprung when we start to see the baby foxes hanging around," said Wiseman. "They are beyond cute and so curious. We have a lot of fun watching them from a far. This years litter camped out in a drain pipe for a bit before finding an unused doghouse. Pictures taken at Diane Seddon’s Waterloo Farm in Schwenksville, Pa.

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March 4, 2024

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Jennifer Cassidy sent this photo of Laura Chapot's mount Tyson's Fury and Sammie, the barn cat, taken at Chado Farm in Neshanic Station, N.J.

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March 2, 2024

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Sue Wiseman of Boyertown, Pa., sent in this photo.

"This is Lola," said Wiseman. "The official mascot of Waterloo Farm. Lola was always down to play, rain, snow, sleet, ice, 100 degrees, it never stopped her! Frisbee in a foot of snow anyone?
While at the barn, Lola was always by your side, eager to “help.”

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March 1, 2024

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Nancy Ligon of Glenmoore, Pa., sent this photo of Mocha nuzzling Pippa's tummy at Firefly Farm.

Nancy Swayne placed first in Pets

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January 3, 2024

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Nancy Swayne of Unionville, Pa., placed first in Pets with this exceptional photo.

This photo is of an actual fox sitting on a mushroom statue next to fox statues sitting on mushrooms in Nancy's yard near the woods," said Tara Ziegler, who sent in this photo taken by Nancy Swayne..

"The first time I saw MR MULCH sitting on stone mushroom table was Jan. 30 2023 when this picture was taken," said Swayne. "I had seen him by the edge of the woods and planted field, that was probably in September of 2022 He would sun himself on pile of mulch we had, and that is how he got his name. When I walked to the stable every morning I walk past Stone Mushroom Table and smaller mushroom stools and Mr Mulch would be sitting on the table, right by them. I always talked to him so knew my voice. I would leave him a treat as I went by. "

Leslie Kearns placed second in Pets

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January 3, 2024

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Leslie Kearns of Glenmoore, Pa. took this photo of a mare with her newborn foal that she entitled “A mother’s love.”

"This is Skye and her new born drum horse filly Ciara by a Gypsy stallion,” said Kearns. "I own Clydesdales, Gypsy and Drum Horses. I have 16 horses, and I'm starting a feathered horse trail riding business. Both Skye and eventually Clara will be available for trail riding."

Sue Wiseman placed third in Pets

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January 3, 2024

By SARA CAVANAGH

Sue Wiseman of Boyertown, Pa., took this photo of a fox cub.

"We know spring has sprung when we start to see the baby foxes hanging around," said Wiseman. "They are beyond cute and so curious. We have a lot of fun watching them from afar. We have a vixen that has cubs every year. There were five this year. This picture was taken at Diane Seddon’s Waterloo Farm in Schwenksville, Pa., where I work."