Cracking shot and framing. The palace in the background works really well.

Thanks OB, timing was slightly off but the positioning was OK, missed the "kick" on this one unfortunately.

Yes - my study of show jumping/eventing photography leads me to believe there's an optimum moment during the jump that's the most saleable! Lovely shot with the house as backdrop.

Thanks Sue, apparently the front feet have to be tucked in hard and the back feet just off the ground, preferably with a puff of dirt to prove it

and the rider looking cool calm and determined at the same time no doubt

No doubt they try to look calm and determined Sue, well all except Louise Skelton, I was totally gutted when she retired before she got to me, she pulls better faces than Les Dawson!