Colson Photography rounded out October and welcomed November with three events showcasing equestrian and dog sports in Victoria. First was the Victorian Horse Archery Championships in Pakenham on Saturday, 31 October 2026—my first opportunity to photograph this exciting sport. Combining horse riding with archery, the championships offered a fresh photographic challenge, capturing the partnership between horse and rider alongside the precision and timing of mounted archers.
The focus then shifted to dog sports photography at Mentone Pony Club for the Melbourne Lure Dog Club Lure Coursing Fun Day on Monday, 2 November. Photographing dogs in pursuit of the lure provides opportunities to capture speed, expression and athleticism. The fun day was the first of two consecutive lure coursing events in Mentone, making it a busy start to November for Colson Photography.
On Melbourne Cup Day, Tuesday, 3 November, I returned to Mentone for the Melbourne Lure Dog Club Lure Coursing event, continuing the focus on fast-paced canine action. From my first Victorian Horse Archery Championships to two days of lure coursing photography, these events brought new subjects and plenty of action to the camera. Visit the Colson Photography website to explore the event galleries, find your favourite photographs and purchase images with instant digital downloads.