For Immediate Release

Terri Miller Wins Offield Farms’ World Cup Dressage Photo Contest

Harbor Springs, Michigan—World-renowned equine photographer Terri Miller was selected as the winner of the $1500 Offield Farms Shoot to Win Photo Contest held at the FEI World Cup Dressage Finals. Miller’s winning photo of Anky van Grunsven and Salinero was selected from dozens of photos submitted. A panel of judges looked for an image that best captured the essence of the historic event and Miller’s photo was determined to best meet the criteria of the contest.

Karin Reid Offield, presenting sponsor of the 2005 FEI World Cup Dressage Finals, was delighted at the enthusiastic response of the photographers. “This event was historic in so many ways,” Offield said. “I wanted to ensure that it was as well documented as possible. The equestrian photographers rose to the challenge with some exceptional images.”

Terri Miller, of San Marcos, California, explained her winning photo, “After Karin Reid Offield presented the awards, Anky took her victory lap on Salinero, then jumped off him and into a new Ford truck for a pass around the ring with her trophy. When the truck left the ring, I kept watching the in-gate because I had a feeling that there was more to come. Sure enough, she returned on Salinero, passaged up centerline and piaffed right between the pillars of flowers in the center of the ring. I was thrilled to be in the right place for this photo!”

Miller’s photos and painting have graced the covers of dozens of magazines and catalogs, and been juried selections for museums, galleries and exhibitions, including the California Art Club and the American Academy of Equine Artists. A graduate of New York’s acclaimed School of Visual Arts, Miller sees through the lens with the eyes of a painter. As a student of equine movement, Miller has a keen eye for finding the very best moments of energy, harmony and brilliance.

To view the winning photograph and a gallery of many other entries, visit HYPERLINK "http://www.OffieldFarms.com" www.OffieldFarms.com. “Terri’s photo is exceptional, but as you can see by the images posted on our web site, the judges had to make a tough decision,” Offield stated.
Offield Farms is a FEI-level breeding, showing and training facility catering to the needs of discerning horse owners and riders. The farm’s mission is to serve as a significant catalyst for the advancement and promotion of the sport of dressage.