Held By a Horse

They touch that place longing for freedom and to be just a li�le more wild, that place wan�ng to feel larger, faster and more powerful, yet be as peaceful as their gentle, grass-ea�ng ways. They remind us we are s�ll herd animals, seeking connec�on and the safety of loved ones. And for those of us lucky enough to share our lives with them, there is the opportunity for restored trust— in each other and within ourselves.

Photography offers a sense of theatre, in that I want viewers to feel something. I am in awe of my subjects and I try to express the feeling in the moment of exposure, that millisecond in �me that will never be repeated and be forever cherished. In sharing those moments, maybe viewers connect with the statuesque form of the horse that takes their breath away, or perhaps it’s a reminder of the best ride of their life, or maybe it touches the memory of that li�le girl inside who only dreamed of the life she and her horse would share.

Horse opened my heart and taught me to be present. In sharing my work, I hope the images will invite people to take a moment and look below the surface, just as horses do.