Sophie Cox-O'Shaughnessy - Rider Profile

Rider Update
I thought it best to do it in pictures!

Action shot

In And Out Of The Blocks

Right Left Right Left

Rising Trot (standing in stirrups)

I consider myself a beginner/novice.  However, when I review the action shot pic. I start to think 'Grand National'.  This amuses me as I have never really been into racing as horses often have to be put down due to such infamous events, I am far too animal friendly, and, I have yet to do any jumps yet.

Photography c. S. Cox-O'Shaughnessy 2018 

Sophie Cox-O'Shaughnessy - Groom Voluntary Work Experience (update)

So, I am coming to the end of my 8 week voluntary work experience adventure.

To support myself in this endeavour of the possibility of becoming a Groom/Stable Hand and adding such strings to my bow I've also invested in brushing up on my riding skills:

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Sophie Cox-O'Shaughnessy Art Photography

Reflections

Look Up, Look Down, Look All Around! 

Photography c. S. Cox-O'Shaughnessy 2018 

Sophie Cox-O'Shaughnessy ~ Preston Pulse event (Update)

Preston Pulse 2018

Windswept But Rockin'!

Today I really thought that Preston Pulse would quite possibly be cancelled and what with all the recent reports of lightning etc. causing havoc, if we weren't 'stormed off', at the very least rained off.

However, fortunately, I only had to keep one foot on my music stand (to prevent it being blown over) and endure 'the windswept look'.

This particular festival being only in it's second year in the running and appearing again I opted to deliver some rock 'n' roll and original folk music.  

I was pleasantly surprised it was a nice and lively turnout after all.

I would like to mention a special Thanks to friends who attended for their support, Ben, Bernie (Organisers), James, Matt (Sound Crew), David (Photo credits and designated Photographer by Ben), friends at the Age Concern charity shop (where I have volunteered before now) for kindly providing me with 'my very own Green Room'.

c. S. Cox-O'Shaughnessy Photography 2018

Sophie Cox-O'Shaughnessy ~ Gig Update

Preston Pulse 2018!

I am happy to update that I'm contributing to the yearly community event organised by Preston City Council again and performing at Preston Pulse.

See the link for more details:

http://www.prestonguildcity.co.uk/events/details/6767

Be there from about 2pm onwards to hear me performing some original folk and classic rock music!

Main Stage area (Outdoor)

28 July

Sophie Cox-O'Shaughnessy - Horsey Horsey Don't You Stop!

This is Dino.  He is a livery horse at the Bluebell Livery and Stud, one of the places where I am volunteering at the moment to gain some work experience.

Here is a short photo stills video of me doing some Groom work.  Photo credits: Katrina Walker Video Production: Sophie Cox-O’Shaughnessy

(click on/copy and paste/google link)

https://youtu.be/MWLpUvSawgg

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From time to time I have found myself drawn to horses.  I am seriously considering becoming a Stable Hand/Groom as well as my musical and performance, arts and teaching career.

I would very much to thank Bluebell Livery and Stud, namely Derek Bolton and Katrina Walker for giving me this opportunity and all their invaluable support in assisting me in my new adventure.

Sophie Cox-O'Shaughnessy - Mother's Mic.

My Mother's Day Open Mic. 

Thanks to the lovely audience at The Roper Hall's Open Mic. recently.  Amongst whom namely Ebony, Rosie and Mark who helped me celebrate the culminations of my Mother's Day celebrations.

#Once a Mother always a Mother!
#First Open Mic. of 2018!

#Volunteer


Photo credits to Craig Almond

Thanks also to Host Craig

Photography c. S. Cox-O'Shaughnessy 2018