Equine Photo Shoot with Philippa & Pips Pie

Photographing this pair was pure joy as I have known Philippa and Pie for many many years. They used to be members of the same Pony Club in Essex as my children.

Piebald pony by Shiralee Swan

Pips Pie is Philippa’s beautiful little piebald pony who is known for her days of “kicking butt” in the show ring. (And not forgetting being a complete diva!) Taking many prizes at the local shows in Essex.

Little piebald pony photographed by Shiralee Swan

Philippa has owned Pie since she was 9 years old Pie taught Philippa to be the rider she is today.

Little piebald pony Pip with Philippa

Pie has been there, done it and got the ribbons🥇

Philippa and Pie by Shiralee Swan

Sadly by the time Philippa reached 16 she had outgrown Pie. So she made the heartbreaking decision to let Pie make another kiddies dreams come true while she moved onto horses.

Little piebald pony ‘Pie’ comes home

3 years passed, Philippa found out that Pie had been sold to another family who she got in touch with to arrange a visit.

Philippa and Pie by Shiralee Swan

During Philippa’s visit, the owners said… “Do you know anyone who would be interested in buying her?” They asked… ME of course!!!!

2015 Philippa bought her super little pony back to Essex. Philippa said, “Pie took care of me as a kid so now I can take care of her”.

Philippa and Pie by Shiralee Swan

“She is the biggest Princess and my Best friend. I love seeing her beautiful face every day. She is what I call One in a Million”

Philippa and Pips Pie back in the day at a horse show in Essex.

Philippa and Pipspie back in the day