Equestrian Portraits: Your Retired Horse

For all those who have had the good fortune to own a horse knows there is great value in having equestrian portraits taken throughout their horse’s career. Important moments could include a portrait at the farm, in the pasture, competing in a horse show, a championship ribbon pinning and more. Besides being a horse photographer, I am also a horse owner and understand the connection between the horse and rider very well.

My show jumper Adam had a tremendously successful career from 2001-2007. He stopped show jumping in 2008 and in 2011, at the age of 23, he had an injury and could no longer be ridden. My son and I recently took a trip to visit him in Virginia at a beautiful retirement farm. Also at the farm is my former horse, Unique. Below are some photographs of both of my horses; Adam and Unique.

You and your horse can be photographed anywhere, anytime in any location. The photographs are treasured memories of times spent together with “the love of your life”, your horse. Please check out my other blog pieces on equestrian photography http://blog.deborahkalasphotography.com/horse-photography-a-guide-to-exquisite-equestrian-portraits/.