western australia

blackwood marathon

endurance rides

Some photos from our weekend away

@JudyEv (365015)

Rockingham, Australia

October 29, 2024 8:14pm CST

We took photos of the horses and riders who were competing in a marathon event at the weekend. Most of the riders were entered just in the 16 km horse-ride but a few had already done an 11 km run, a 6 km paddle (canoe) and a 1 km swim. After the ride, they would do a 18 km bike ride. The terrain is very hilly as you can see from some of the photos. The lass in the upper right photo regularly rides in endurance. In this event, the horse lost a shoe and the rider ran 3 kms, leading the horse, on the gravel section. Once she got to the paddocks, she was able to continue riding. Even with having to run some of the course, she was third over the line and only 32 seconds behind the fastest time. Sometimes I put a photo in monochrome as it can make the horse and rider stand out better. And I like the photo of the horse half-hidden behind the tree.

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@AmbiePam (105768)

• United States

30 Oct 24

The one with the horse half hidden IS really cool.

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@JudyEv (365015)

• Rockingham, Australia

31 Oct 24

I often try to get a horse framed by a tree in some way. Vince calls it being arty-farty!

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@AmbiePam (105768)

• United States

31 Oct 24

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@noni1959 (11013)

• United States

30 Oct 24

You are a fantastic photographer. Love the monochrome photo.

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@JudyEv (365015)

• Rockingham, Australia

31 Oct 24

I was quite pleased when I tried monochrome and found it actually worked well in bringing out the subject a bit. Thanks for the kind words too.

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@Tampa_girl7 (53705)

• United States

30 Oct 24

What pretty horses.

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@JudyEv (365015)

• Rockingham, Australia

31 Oct 24

I get my horse fix at these rides. The horses are all very fit and look magnificent.

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@sallypup (66601)

• Centralia, Washington

30 Oct 24

I love your action shots. Horse and rider are totally in the moment and engaged with each other.

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@JudyEv (365015)

• Rockingham, Australia

31 Oct 24

Thanks. They are focussed on where they're going.

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@Ronrybs (20944)

• London, England

31 Oct 24

That is no mean feat, jogging for 3K and finishing third. That is a level of fitness and dedication!

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@JudyEv (365015)

• Rockingham, Australia

1 Nov 24

I was astounded that she did so well after having to run part of the course.

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@JudyEv (365015)

• Rockingham, Australia

2 Nov 24

@Ronrybs They wouldn't be but those riding any sort of distance often wear sneakers or somesuch.

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@Ronrybs (20944)

• London, England

1 Nov 24

@JudyEv Are riding boots comfortable for long walks, never mind runs?

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@Beestring (15378)

• Hong Kong

30 Oct 24

Nice photos. I like the monochrome one.

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@JudyEv (365015)

• Rockingham, Australia

31 Oct 24

Thanks. I do too. It's a bit different after seeing just about everything in colour nowadays.

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@Shavkat (140971)

• Philippines

30 Oct 24

I think you did a great job with these shots.

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@Shavkat (140971)

• Philippines

31 Oct 24

@JudyEv If I am there, I might be enjoying the moment, too.

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@JudyEv (365015)

• Rockingham, Australia

31 Oct 24

Thanks very much. We've always enjoyed this event.

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@wolfgirl569 (124572)

• Marion, Ohio

30 Oct 24

Love the photos. That's a great placing for having to run with the horse

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@wolfgirl569 (124572)

• Marion, Ohio

31 Oct 24

@JudyEv Yes she is

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@JudyEv (365015)

• Rockingham, Australia

31 Oct 24

It is indeed. She must be SO fit. She is also a great surfer.

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@xFiacre (14606)

• Ireland

30 Oct 24

@judyev Bottom right does make me not just admire horse and rider, but wonder where this horse is coming from, what’s going on out of sight. It’s like reading the opening paragraph of a well-written story and wanting to know what happens next. Leaves a lot of room for speculation and mystery.

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@JudyEv (365015)

• Rockingham, Australia

31 Oct 24

They had a couple more hills ahead of them then the finish line. They'd come probably 14-15 kms at this point.

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@Fleura (33069)

• United Kingdom

4 Nov 24

Great photos! And impressed by the third place!

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@JudyEv (365015)

• Rockingham, Australia

4 Nov 24

You don't get such 'speedy' photos at the endurance rides but this one is only 16kms so there tends to be a bit more action.

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@Dena91 (17024)

• United States

1 Nov 24

They are all wonderful, but my favorite is the half-hidden horse.

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@JudyEv (365015)

• Rockingham, Australia

1 Nov 24

I like that one too. It's a bit different from the standard shot. Thanks.

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@nela13 (59132)

• Portugal

31 Oct 24

Horses are fantastic animals.

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@JudyEv (365015)

• Rockingham, Australia

31 Oct 24

They are indeed. Very noble and generous.

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@LindaOHio (205335)

• United States

30 Oct 24

Great pictures. That marathon was quite the challenge! I hope you sell a lot of pictures. Have a good day.

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@JudyEv (365015)

• Rockingham, Australia

31 Oct 24

Thanks. We've covered our costs and a bit more so it's all good.

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@LindaOHio (205335)

• United States

31 Oct 24

@JudyEv You're welcome. Glad to hear it.

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@Neil43 (4208)

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31 Oct 24

What a weekend you have there! I envy you.

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@JudyEv (365015)

• Rockingham, Australia

1 Nov 24

It was very enjoyable. Thanks.

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@allknowing (154166)

• India

31 Oct 24

Did you expect you would get back to photography? What a feeling that must be. Happy for you. .

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@JudyEv (365015)

• Rockingham, Australia

31 Oct 24

We always hoped we'd be able to go to the Blackwood. It's faster-paced than the usual endurance rides.

@jobelbojel (36791)

• Philippines

1 Nov 24

Those are awesome photos. I like them all, but the B&W is the stood out for me. The hilly terrain is not easy for sure

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@JudyEv (365015)

• Rockingham, Australia

4 Nov 24

I'm glad you like the photos. It is really hilly country in that area.

@FourWalls (79974)

• United States

30 Oct 24

That’s amazing to lead a horse without a shoe for three kilometers and still place third!!!!! Love the photos, as always.

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@JudyEv (365015)

• Rockingham, Australia

31 Oct 24

Glad you like the photos. I can't believe our friend did this! Another of our endurance riders did all five sections.

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@jstory07 (146364)

• Roseburg, Oregon

2 Nov 24

All those horses are beautiful.

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@JudyEv (365015)

• Rockingham, Australia

3 Nov 24

Thanks. I always enjoy seeing the horses. They are always so fit and in good condition.

@RasmaSandra (90628)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

30 Oct 24

Great photos and beautiful horses, I miss being able to get to a race track

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@JudyEv (365015)

• Rockingham, Australia

31 Oct 24

They go faster in this event which is shorter than most of the endurance rides so the photos mostly show a bit more action.

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@sarik1 (7615)

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1 Nov 24

It is nice photo.have a good day.

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@JudyEv (365015)

• Rockingham, Australia

3 Nov 24

Thanks. I'm glad you like it.

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