Hello!
I have been watching the discussion on trot.org about the controversy over some Saddlebred shows restricting all photography, professional or family candids (think “proud moms”), to the actual “official” show ring photographer. While I think the intention was to keep other professional photographers from taking rail side pictures and then selling them, the rule at Lexington Junior League, (which is comparable in importance to our own New England Regional) makes it so that NO ONE can take candid pictures, or they will be banned from the grounds. I just thought that the Morgan community should be aware of this movement, and become informed as it will surely spill over to the Morgan World soon. The debate is quite controlled, with some very valid points offered from both sides. You can see it at trot.org with he thread being titled “Photographer Controversy.” I read it all, and found myself quite interested in how this all could play out either way. Take a look….