For the next week, the Region 3 Arabian Championship Horse Show will be held at the Reno Sparks Livestock Events Center. It is free and open to the public.

These images were shot before I was approached and told I could not take pictures of the event because they have a “professional event photographer” doing that for them. I don’t know how to take that. Am I a threat to the “professional photographer” with these images? On second thought, maybe I am a threat. I do produce some good stuff. Except, I don’t make any money for my efforts, so I don’t know how I could be a threat. I was told they were concerned that people would post photos of the event on Facebook or use them in advertisement. Wow!! That’s a scary thought. You’d think they would appreciate free advertisement. Especially for this event that no one from the public goes to. And if I’m violating their unwritten rules, why are the few people in the stands allowed to take pictures with their phones? I was told I could take pictures outside the arena on the stable grounds, but had to get permission from the horse and rider.

I’ve covered this event numerous times over the years and never was I told I couldn’t take photos. It’s free and open to the public in a public venue. Smile and enjoy my contribution…

These images have a paint filter applied to them, which should explain the appearance of brush strokes