Candid Photos

MaryAnn Riess' Honorable Mention Candid photo

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January 20, 2024

By SARA CAVANAGH

MaryAnn Reiss took this photo of Riverhills Foxhounds.

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!"

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.”

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.

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.

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.

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!"

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.

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."

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."

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.

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!"

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.

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."

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..

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!"

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."

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.