We received lots of photographs and we would like to thank the numerous participants. We judged the technical quality of the shots attentively – which, it has to be admitted, was in the majority of cases, not that great – and we were bowled over by the beauty of the photos, their subject or their originality.
Published below is the list of the five winners, noting the nomination agreements that they have chosen.
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1st: Anydale Ron at the 2009 European Championships, photographed by Peter Vels, from Dortmund (Germany), who has chosen a covering by Anydale Ron as their prize.
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2nd: Miss Aron, at the European Championships in July 2008, photographed by Quitterie Clair, from Brains (44), who has chosen a covering by Aron as their prize.
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3rd: Anydale Ron and his Danish rider Shannon Meijnert Ketterle at the CSIOP at Fontainebleau in April 2009, photographed by Nicolas Rault, from Paris (75), who has chosen a covering by Quettino de Florys as their prize.
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4th: Vanille de Kerniolen, daughter of Meeping Cha de Florys, who wasn’t phased by his mum Jade de Kerniolen par Rocambole III taking a rest, photographed by Sophie Jaffrezo, from Carnac (56), who has chosen a card for Linaro as their prize.
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5th: Quacao du Verron, Pfs by Rasmus out of Impala St Hymer by Don Juan V, Co, French show jumping champion in 2008, 4 years old D ponies, photographed by Léa Siccardi, from Moiselles (95), who has chosen a covering by Mac Geyver as their prize.
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But we also loved :
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Phaloubet d'Erquières, by Ialoubet de Florys out of Jour de Mai by Asti, Ar, photographed by Anne-Philippe Lagache, from Vacqueriette Erquières (62). |
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Hébé des Hurlières (by Kalipso, Ar) and her filly foal Vagabonde de Taille by Mac Geyver, photographed by Lydie Huault from Bernières le Patry (14). |
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Vagabonde de Taille, Pfs filly foal champion 2009, photographed by Lydie Huault from Bernières le Patry (14). |
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Valinco du Terme, Connemara by Rasmus out of Ivoire du Faraud by Jarnicoton, photographed by Audrey Morelet from Baneuil (24). |
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Unakin Sky Granit, by Machno Carwyn, Wd out of Gazelle des Islots by Adoro Al Maury, Ar, photographed by Emmanuelle Da Silva, from Manduel (30). |
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Ulior de Bélébat, by Minotauros, Swedish riding horse out of Forever Love de Cé, Pfs by Selim de Siam, photographed by Angélique Prin (77). |
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Tolkien Der Lenn, Pfs stallion by Zodiak, Nrps out of Hokoumé de Lerieu, Wc by Arthur Welsh King, photographed by Marion Petit, from Arles (13). |
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United des Sources, Pfs by Rasmus, Co out of Midnight des Sources by Flower de Grange, photographed by Camille Bouchand, from Grenoble (38). |
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Vertige de Bélébat, by Zodiak, Nrps out of Forever Love de Cé, Pfs by Selim de Siam, photographed at Fontainebleau during a local competition for mares with foal at foot by Caroline Grateau from Sublaines (37). |
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Shalimar du Rucher, Pfs by Linaro, Drp out of Nalla de Dammarie, Pfs by Abricot du Chesnay, Co, photographed by Caroline Grateau, from Sublaines (37). |
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Volupté de la Villate, Pfs by Rasmus, Co out of Goelette Télinière by Nipon II, Co, photographed by Cédric Renou, from Bais (35). |
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Ice and Fire d'Albran, Co stallion by Dexter Leam Pondi out of Underline of Laps by Fort Doolin photographed by Tia Lundemose Andersen, from Randers SV (Denmark). |
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Vimmerdor du Mystère, Pfs by Jimmerdor de Florys out of Milady des Foltiers by Oliver de Ravary, Co, photographed by Lucie Lelong, from Paslières (63). |
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Salam du Roc, Pfs stallion by Linaro out of Gold du Roc, Wd by Burton des Chouans, photographed by Coralie Dalaigre, from Darvoy (45). |
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R'Dutemps de Chandieu, Pfs colt by Linaro out of Opale du Couzon, Co by Flanagan Duff, photographed by Charlotte Wagner, from Metz (57). |