western australia

endurance riding

The end of a chapter

@JudyEv (314396)

Rockingham, Australia

September 17, 2023 11:03pm CST

This weekend we are going to another horse ride. We leave our house-sit on Friday and we’ll free-camp somewhere that night as we have the caravan with us. It’s a long weekend and for a change they’re having the ride on the Sunday so that people who work on the Friday have an easier time of it to get to the ride. A fortnight after this ride the last ride of the season will be held and that will be the last ride at which we’ll take professional photos. We’ve decided it’s time to give the photography away. We’ve enjoyed it very much but all good things come to an end eventually. We’ll miss it I’m sure but something else will turn up to occupy our time. Sorry - no photo.

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@AmbiePam (76681)

• United States

18 Sep

Not enough people use the word 'fortnight' anymore. It's much better than saying two weeks. I bet the photos end up being fantastic. And, I know the next thing you do will be very cool.

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@JudyEv (314396)

• Rockingham, Australia

19 Sep

It was some years ago now but I couldn't believe some Americans asking me what a 'fortnight' was. A very good lesson in not assuming things.

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@Kouponkaren (5237)

• United States

18 Sep

Sounds like a bittersweet decision that you gave a lot of thought to. Life is full of options though and I am sure you will find something new to do.

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@JudyEv (314396)

• Rockingham, Australia

19 Sep

It was quite a hard decision to make but I feel sure it's the best one at the moment.

@kareng (49099)

• United States

18 Sep

I can't wait to hear what ya'lls new adventure will be. I will miss seeing the photos though, but with the state photos are in right now here on Mylot, no worries, right?

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@kareng (49099)

• United States

20 Sep

@JudyEv And I am sure it will be very interesting!!

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@JudyEv (314396)

• Rockingham, Australia

20 Sep

@kareng Thanks.

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@JudyEv (314396)

• Rockingham, Australia

19 Sep

It is such a shame about the photos. I'm sure we'll find something else to do.

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@LadyDuck (437396)

• Switzerland

18 Sep

I understand, we reach one moment in life when we want (and need) to slow down. I know you will miss, but you can always enjoy going to horse ride without taking professional photos.

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@LadyDuck (437396)

• Switzerland

19 Sep

@JudyEv - I understand, we are also "turning pages". My husband Giorgio is often tired early in the morning and exhausted by dinner time.

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@JudyEv (314396)

• Rockingham, Australia

20 Sep

@LadyDuck I understand so well. When we're both feeling really well, we don't want to stop the photos but if we're away and suddenly Vince is getting chest pain or whatever, then it can be very worrying.

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@JudyEv (314396)

• Rockingham, Australia

19 Sep

The early mornings are annoying to Vince and from time to time he isn't very well so it's probably time to give it away.

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@xFiacre (11910)

• Ireland

18 Sep

@judyev I’ll miss your photos even though I’m not a horse person. No doubt some new interest will suggest itself.

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@JudyEv (314396)

• Rockingham, Australia

19 Sep

We might make enquiries about going to Adult Riding Club special days if they don't have specific photographer. At least we wouldn't have to get up so early.

@LindaOHio (131769)

• United States

18 Sep

We'll miss the horse pictures; but you will have more time to do something else. Have a good week.

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@JudyEv (314396)

• Rockingham, Australia

19 Sep

We might find some other horse sports that don't involve such early starts.

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@changjiangzhibin89 (16316)

• China

18 Sep

I can't wait to see the photos of horse ride.You lead a full life and have lots of fun in your life.

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changjiangzhibin89

@changjiangzhibin89 (16316)

• China

20 Sep

@JudyEv I had trouble logging in MyLot yeasterday.

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@JudyEv (314396)

• Rockingham, Australia

19 Sep

I'm really disappointed that we can't load photos at the moment. Some people can but only after multiple attempts.

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@JudyEv (314396)

• Rockingham, Australia

20 Sep

@changjiangzhibin89 Oh no! At least I haven't had trouble logging on.

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@RebeccasFarm (109884)

• Wheat Ridge, Colorado

18 Sep

You always go to lovely places Judy. It is okay about the photos. Have fun now.

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@RebeccasFarm (109884)

• Wheat Ridge, Colorado

19 Sep

@JudyEv Oh my Judy they keep you on your toes

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@JudyEv (314396)

• Rockingham, Australia

19 Sep

Two more days and the folks will be home. We had another drama today with a sheep getting out but all is calm again now.

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@Tampa_girl7 (50100)

• United States

18 Sep

I know that y’all will miss it.

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@Tampa_girl7 (50100)

• United States

19 Sep

@JudyEv I’ve enjoyed your discussions and pictures on it.

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@JudyEv (314396)

• Rockingham, Australia

20 Sep

@Tampa_girl7 Thanks. Hopefully we'll find something interesting to take it's place.

@JudyEv (314396)

• Rockingham, Australia

19 Sep

We will indeed. But we've had a good time doing it over the years.

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@JESSY3236 (18107)

• United States

19 Sep

I will miss your pictures of the rides.

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@JudyEv (314396)

• Rockingham, Australia

20 Sep

It's been a very enjoyable part of our later years.

@Ronrybs (17820)

• London, England

18 Sep

I am sure you have mentioned it before, but I was wondering if there was a season for these rides, seeing as how hot it gets in your par of the world. Somewhat sad to hear of your retirement from the photo biz

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@JudyEv (314396)

• Rockingham, Australia

19 Sep

They go from April to early October then it gets too hot. And they are held roughly every fortnight. we might just change the focus of our photography to something that doesn't involve early starts. Vince is a bit of a woos sometimes.

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@JudyEv (314396)

• Rockingham, Australia

21 Sep

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@Ronrybs (17820)

• London, England

20 Sep

@JudyEv I am all for avoiding early starts!

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@freelancermariagrace (26936)

• Philippines

19 Sep

I will miss your posts with photo, Judy.

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@JudyEv (314396)

• Rockingham, Australia

19 Sep

I've glad you've enjoyed them over the last few years.

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@freelancermariagrace (26936)

• Philippines

20 Sep

@JudyEv Yes, ofc

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@coldplay8 (10218)

• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)

18 Sep

Love the last sentence

I am sorry, i knew how invested you were and attended this regulary,

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@JudyEv (314396)

• Rockingham, Australia

19 Sep

Thanks. The photo issue is past annoying now.

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@coldplay8 (10218)

• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)

20 Sep

@JudyEv i bet.

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@Gilljane (1130)

• United Kingdom

19 Sep

I see photos

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@JudyEv (314396)

• Rockingham, Australia

20 Sep

Hopefully, we'll find something that sparks our interest.

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@Gilljane (1130)

• United Kingdom

20 Sep

@JudyEv I'm sure you will

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@GardenGerty (154096)

• United States

18 Sep

It is good to leave while you are up, rather than waiting to be down and out. You will have soooooo many memories.

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@JudyEv (314396)

• Rockingham, Australia

19 Sep

That's very true and there are other photographers waiting to step up, not that we have any monopoly but I guess we've been the only ones doing it for quite a few years.

@snowy22315 (159248)

• United States

18 Sep

There is a season for everything it seems.

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@JudyEv (314396)

• Rockingham, Australia

19 Sep

Yes, and we're about to enter a new one.

@allknowing (126067)

• India

19 Sep

Good your post is still there as the last line I though would have done that

My passion for travel ended in the year 2006 after that near fatal accident. Yes all good things end but not without creating memories to reminisce on. What plans do you have now to occupy your time.

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@JudyEv (314396)

• Rockingham, Australia

19 Sep

We might make enquiries as to whether Adult Riding Clubs might like photos taken on their special days.

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@RasmaSandra (67537)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

18 Sep

I hope you'll enjoy it, I sure loved those horse photos.

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@JudyEv (314396)

• Rockingham, Australia

19 Sep

We might find another horse sport that doesn't involve such early mornings.

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Lenore Plassman

@sallypup (55374)

• Centralia, Washington

19 Sep

I've admired your grand photographs. I've never mastered any camera but the basic but I love to attempt to capture a moment. I hope you have a wonderful weekend.

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@JudyEv (314396)

• Rockingham, Australia

19 Sep

Thanks. There is still a great deal about cameras that I don't know but I'm not as keen as Vince is. I'm happy with what little I can do.

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@Dena91 (14380)

• United States

19 Sep

I know you and Vince will find something else to occupy your time. I have very much enjoyed all the photos you have shared here.

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@JudyEv (314396)

• Rockingham, Australia

19 Sep

Thanks. We might find another horse sport to take photos at.

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