Racing Stables

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Another fabulous day with Chris H involving horses, this time at a racing stable near Cardiff.  Chris has part ownership of a National Hunt race horse stabled at the yard.  After introducing me to Sam, the trainer, I was allowed access to take reference photos for future paintings. What a nice guy and staff - calm all the time and incredibly friendly.  Lots of good material to work with - enjoying close up on the gallops, atmospheric shots of the steaming horses after training and just simply soaking up the experience.  Thanks Chris.

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