Horse boarding

Probably better on large view if you have a moment. Thank you.
I'd never heard of horse boarding before I went to the Thame Country show on Monday.
I decided on a whim to have a go at panning - not a particularly good subject to start with, far too unpredictable in terms of speed but what was the worst that could happen? A couple of hundred duff shots - that's life. This was the best one in terms of background blur.

[📸 Bulldog 📷]

I want a go and I want a go now!

^ said in the style of the stroppy girl in Willy Wonker Chocolate Factory.

[Janet]

It looks like fun and the panning has worked well!

[Jen Hudson]

Your message on the home page cuts out on the "I decided on a whim to". I hastily clicked on expecting to hear about your horse boarding not panning. Obviously brain out of action at the moment! This has caught the action well, good shot.

[Alison Hewitt Bailey]

@jennywren Mega-LOL! :DDD And thank you.

[Lisa Stein]

Good job on the panning! It's a great effect here. What a curious and fun activity! Must take some serious skill and strength to remain upright!

[elkehochban]

Panning is difficult - great first try! I've never heard of horse boarding, although I admit my mind was thinking "people getting on board a horse" ;-)

[Michael Elliott]

Haha that's pretty unusual and funny.

[Matt Clendon]

Well, I think it's nicely successful as far as the panning goes. I've never heard of this sport before. It looks like you need a bit of padding for when you inevitably come a cropper at some point. Must be fun while it lasts and quite and adrenalin buzz with all the horseying around. :)

[Maria Swaisland]

Never heard of horse boarding either! Great shot though, well done on trying the panning. :)

[Ariel]

I was thinking of going to the Thame Show except it was so cold here I didn't want to go anywhere! Great shot - I'd never heard of horse boarding either but I can see how this came about. (I guess you could board a horse, though it's not quite the same as boarding a plane or bus...)

[Claire]

Horse what?? Well things never cease to amaze;0) Great panning job

[Taephy]

Is she hanging on to the horse?? Nice panning :-)

[Alison Hewitt Bailey]

@tooki Thank you, Tooki. Yes, his tow line is attached to the pony's saddle. I tried to burn it in a bit on-site with Picmonkey to make it show up better but can't get it to save. :(

[Dione Giorgio]

FAV for me, Alison. Awesome action capture with great panning. This sport is totally new for me.

[Paul "Snapchap" Everest]

Gorgeous shot Alison. What a wonderful use of horsepower.

[👑 AnaZad]

I had never seen this before. How fun.

[Carole Imes]

How fascinating. You did great on capturing the movement, Alison!

[Tammie]

Terrific capture, and I like the motion blur for the people behind. You did a great job. Looks like they are having fun.

[Ruth Moucharafieh]

Superb!!! have never seen that before!!

[Judi]

Terrific panning shot. The expression on that poor horse's face is priceless.

[8yearson]

I'd never heard of it either..... Panning is very hit or miss, but you've got it right here!

[Kazzy]

That's not something we see everyday! Fantastic effort with the panning, the blur looks so cool :)

[carol white]

Great effect!! Haven't heard of this before,looks quite dodgy!!

[Jennifer C]

great panning, love it
Hope the tearooms were good

[Hamble]

Great action shot! And fantastic job on the panning! I've certainly never seen this sport before!

[Taffy]

Fantastic! Congrats on PP too. What a contrast between horse and skateboard!

[Netkonnexion]

Wow! I was there on Monday too. My family and all... Nearly froze to death. Nice capture. This was one of the better horse events they all seemed a bit boring. Great capture.

[Gena Pegg]

hahhaha! Great job. This must have been hilarious to watch!

[Laura J.]

Good one. Must be a crazy ride.

[herecirm]

What a cool shot! Your panning worked really well. :)