Back in May we spent an amazing day doing a photoshoot with Natasha Baker MBE and her stunning mare, Sookie St James (Sooki). We wanted to thank Natasha for her giving her time to our Young Sponsored Riders scheme, so what better way than to capture some lovely photographs of Natasha with Sooki.

We first worked with Natasha in 2013 when she launched our new Equine Photography venture, this year we are collaborating again, with a competition to find 3 new Young Sponsored Riders, whom Natasha will be mentoring. If you would like to be considered and are aged 16-24 ( inclusive) and live in Bristol, Somerset, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, or Bath & NE Somerset – you can enter our competition by clicking here, the deadline is end July 2015.

We decided at the outset to mix things up a little with the style of this shoot, incorporating a few slightly ‘glam’ pictures, along with informal shots plus some of Natasha wearing clothing from one of her sponsors, Pikeur. We had a ball doing this shoot – Natasha naturally shines in front of the camera, Sooki is also so beautiful – what an amazing duo to capture! Here are a selection of our favourites.

During the day our first Young Sponsored Rider, Amelia James, popped in to meet Natasha, a talented young rider – one to watch out for in the future!

With thanks to Tracey Curnock, makeup artist, for taking great care of Natasha’s hair and makeup, and to Christian Landolt for letting us use his beautiful location for the shoot.