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Still life - stable style

Below are some pictures that you will not find elsewhere on this site. We hope to add more over time.


You may click on images below to view larger versions. Once a large image has opened, hit N on your keyboard to view the Next image in that section and P for the Previous. Hit C to Close the display and return to the normal view.




Views of Portree from the hill

The view from Oughterard Hill Trotting up the hill Walking back down

Left: © Tony Keane - TK Photography 2005 Centre & Right: © Jim Daly - Glic I.T. 2007


Cheltenham 2005

Kicking King on the run in Kicking King back in the parade ring Kicking King back in the parade ring

© Peter Mooney Photography 2005

Tom shares his thoughts two days before the race Tom, Elaine and Pat celebrate

© Tamso Doyle 2005


Kicking King's Homecoming Celebrations 2005

Pat on Kicking King Kinging King and minders Taaffe and Clarkson families

Kicking King makes his entrance Kicking King departs the celebrations

© Tony Keane - TK Photography 2005


Some of the young stock

Some of our young stock Some of our young stock again The young stock get curious

© Jim Daly - Glic I.T. 2007


Other

Walking out to the gallops Returning from exercise Relaxing

Relaxing after exercise Relaxing after exercise

© Jim Daly - Glic I.T. 2007/2008


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