Equestrian ......Part 1

Ok this is a shoot i did with Nestor Varona (My mentor and teacher) for a friend of ours who recently took up the sport of show jumping. I especially loved this shoot because it shows a unique union between man and animal that epitomises trust and harmony. During this shoot i learned how the rider and his horse have to be totally in sync in order for the rider to be successful in competition , and that bond is built with caring for the animal and fullfilling its need to be led and put to work. I also learned about the difference between race horses and jumping horses, which is the age at which they are chosen for competition. Race horses are choosen to compete earliar in age (around 1 or 2 ) while jumpers are chosen later in life (3-4) due to the fact that their bones are more matured and strong enough to handle the constant pressure applied during the impact of landing. this was an overal great shoot great guy great animal very informative. . . . enjoy !

Ps. Thank you Luis Puig for allowing us to peer into your new found hobby good luck !







to be continued.......