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This sat in my notes app for a few months. It’s grown as the years evolved & I felt brave enough to share it.

I’ve fallen off the band wagon with socials for the (imo) very forgiveable reason that I’ve been out doing the job for the very reason I have this page to promote🫠

I’m no @millygoldsmith though inspired by. I’ve always craved deep conversations & honesty.

I know for sure I won’t be alone in some of these feelings and hope that at least one tiny part resonates with you.

I hope you’re doing ok, lots of love.

Martha x

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Goodbye our zophs. Our girl.
17 years with you, 14 year old me couldn’t believe how lucky she was.

I’ve been doing you a disservice (understatement) up until recently I’d said I’d never have another you, and that you shredded my confidence.
But I take it all back, you actually gave me it. Yes, I ate dirt more times than I’d like to admit. Destroyed fences and waited what felt like an eternity for the bell to go again, but I never would have attempted what we achieved without your gumption & your “athletic” jump as the lady we bought you from said.
I could never have another you because there is no other you.
I’m so grateful for the lows, because without them it wouldn’t be you, it wouldn’t be our history, I wouldn’t appreciate those high highs because my goodness there were some insane highs.
You were you were an overachiever in all aspects of your life, whether it was running away because you didn’t want be caught,
or because you didn’t want your fly mask on, to standing at the gate begging to come back in.
You were a complete princess.
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Handful of my faves from today’s lovely workshop with @withmarthalily and 3 stunning horses

Shot on Canon EOS R // 70-300mm lens

#equinephotography #arenaeventing #photographyworkshop #canonphotographer #equestrian

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One month and we will be hosting our ✨🏆Dressage championships!✨🏆
2-3 May 2026
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Trade stands, entertainment & amazing competition.

Free to spectate, entries, schedule & stabling all on horse monkey 🐵

A few of our sponsors & tradestands featured here. Few spaces for tradestands please email to enquire.
We already have fabulous
Feed
Bedding
Saddles
Stocks
Equestrian stand
Equine portrait photographer
Handmade bags and gifts

Dressage show British dressage ten years of British dressage at Radfords.

Official event photographer is @maywhistonarts 📸

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Tradestand 2025: Cosy. Full. A little chaotic yet award winning.
2026: Calm. Elevated. Intentional and one I’m really proud of.

Different energy. Same heart behind it.

Thanks to everyone who stopped by, I appreciate you so much! 🤍

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On Sunday, a group of college students are running their own show.

I went in to talk to them about building something from nothing. About taking a risk. About putting yourself out there even when it feels terrifying.

Right now, they have one entry.

And I know how brave that feels.

If you’ve ever cheered me on, supported a small business, or believed in young people trying to make something happen… this is one of those moments.

Enter the show.
Bring a friend.
Share it.

Let’s show them what community actually looks like.

Because every big event once had a first entry. 🤍

Update
Unfortunately the students have had to cancel Sunday’s show due to low entries.

I’m genuinely proud of them for attempting something new, that takes courage.

Sometimes events don’t get the numbers, but the experience of planning it is still invaluable.

Onwards and upwards 🤍

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Throwback to last year… and now we do it all again 👀✨

I’m so excited to meet you, chat about your horse (or your biz), and start filling the 2026 diary.

I’ve made it very tempting this weekend.

A little nervous. Almost all ready. Let’s gooooo then!

Stand C42

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National equine show with original sound.
VLOG is finally out tonight…a year later. Come watch and get excited for next weekend.
Vlog tonight 6pm
Show 28 Feb - 1 march
Stand c42
Come chat to me all things photoshoots or business 🥹🩷😍

@nationalequineshow

I don’t have hopes for another award this year but are we still going to make it as great as ever? HELL YAS

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The year of the Snake stretched us.
The year of the Horse will carry us. (Well hopefully and not buck us off!) 🐎💨

Honestly, 2025 wow, that was a lot.
Things are turning around for me, and honestly never been better, so I hope for you too.

Let’s make new memories, new art, with new energy & fresh purpose.
Looking forwards.

Happy Tuesday, suns out. I’m off riding this morning.
Martha x

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Last night was another talk. Absolutely loving doing these.
(Obvs questioning my life choices beforehand 🙈)

Last night’s group was small but SO engaged and it made me so happy. So many amazing questions.

My talks aren’t pigeon holed into just equine photography, or even photography for that matter.

All about all it takes to be self employed and then some. 🤛 ✨

Thank you @shrewscollege

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Today my brain has been chaotic and only just starting to calm down now.
Sorting stuff for National equine show (nes) (come see me 28 Feb & 1 March for excellent offers, brownies and a chat!)
Nailing down details on a presentation for a talk later this week.
A very entertaining farrier visit.
Then tonight has been sorting more things for nes & a quick trip into wickes to get ideas & pick up essentials for our new home that we got the keys to last Thursday 🥹🥲

This was taken in September 🗓️

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Here’s to not quitting.

Martha lily photography horse photographer no quitter

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