I didn’t originally have this show on my radar this year, but when the Kansas City Dressage Society asked me to shoot their annual March dressage competition, held at Hale Arena at the American Royal Complex in Kansas City, I said why not? I did shoot this show last season, and coupled with the upcoming William Woods Dressage Show in April at William Woods University, will be the only 2 shows I’m planning to shoot this season, as all of my wonderful brides and grooms-to-be have taken over my photography world! 
Here are some highlights from last weekend’s competition, now that I’m done editing and have fully posted images from the competition. Competitors and dressage enthusiasts alike, you can see the full complement of photographs on my proofing site here. I’ve concentrated below more on the portrait and candid aspect of the shooting I did – the good ol’ action shots can be seen on the proofing site.
Clare Krska and Romincka
Cindy Fletcher and Fantoms Storm
Colleen Church-McDowall on Patriot
Melissa Allen on Wies Van De Klumpert
Lara Moody on Whisper
Lori Emery on EA Chunky Monkey
Mary Forck and Muriel du Bois
Emily Wagner and WakeUp
Amy Stuhr and Dabadu Blue
Maggie O’Leary and Enchanted
Erin Ackley and An Honest Request
Emily Wagner and Riley
Jennifer Avery and Aeijolt Fan Walta during the Saturday night demonstrations
Ciera Smith and Tarro
Colleen Church-McDowall on Espresso
Melissa Allen on Daina
Hannah Williams on Aurelia NSF
Peggy Keller on Noncents LMP
Emily Wagner on Riley
