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Kristi riding Kona as the sun sets
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Meet Kristi & Kona, the next gorgeous pair from The Second Chances Project! Kristi’s horse Kona is a beautiful example of a rescue horse finally finding a loving forever home. I photographed Kristi & Kona at the beautiful Cavesson Corners in Manalapan, NJ, where Kona has finally found much-deserved happiness and security. Since this shoot/interview, […]

Kristi & Kona | Cavesson Corners | The Second Chances Project

black background portraits, equestrian, horse & rider portraits, Second Chances Project

Allyson giving Poncho a kiss at Legacy Riding Stables
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One of the main reasons I found Allyson and Poncho’s story so compelling was that Poncho was rescued solely to be rescued. At 11.2hh, he is the smallest pony to be included in The Second Chances Project. All of the other horses were rescued to be ridden – Poncho was only rescued to be rescued. […]

Allyson & Poncho | Legacy Riding Stables | The Second Chances Project

black background portraits, equestrian, horse & rider portraits, Second Chances Project, special projects

Mallory in a white dress with Cappy at Cedar Creek Equestrian Center
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Seeing Sarah’s submission to The Second Chances Project for her paint pony, Cappy, I knew immediately that they’d be the perfect fit for this project. Talk about a rags to riches story! Cappy went from the kill pen at auction to the jumper rings of HITS Saugerties! Mallory was the rider that piloted him to […]

Mallory & Cappy | Cedar Creek Equestrian Center | The Second Chances Project

black background portraits, equestrian, horse & rider portraits, Second Chances Project

Brielle and Stormy on the track at Farmer Jack's
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Of all the pairs in The Second Chances Project, Brielle & Stormy’s story is perhaps the most dramatic. Brielle met Stormy when he was just a young horse on the track, and felt an instant connection with him. However, Stormy passed through multiple homes and owners before Brielle was finally able to rescue him. Now […]

Brielle & Stormy | Farmer Jack’s | The Second Chances Project

black background portraits, equestrian, horse & rider portraits, Second Chances Project, special projects

Dianna and Daunus enjoy the sunset at Amy Howard Dressage
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I photographed Dianna & Daunus at Amy Howard Dressage in Ringoes, NJ and the facility is just stunningly gorgeous. I mentioned multiple times that evening that I’d likely eat off their barn floors, because they were just so clean! Forget the 10 second rule! But as I was saying – Amy Howard Dressage is just […]

Amy Howard Dressage | Dianna & Daunus

black background portraits, equestrian, horse & rider portraits

bay horse on black background looking over shoulder
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Thoroughbreds – the horses that capture our hearts. From racetracks to eventing trials and even Olympic games, the OTTB (off the track thoroughbred, for any non-horse people who have found themselves here) is one of the most ubiquitous and recognizable horse breeds. Many of my clients own and love an OTTB, and for good reason […]

OTTB | The Many Faces of the Off The Track Thoroughbred

black background portraits, equestrian, horse & rider portraits, personal/lifestyle

Gianna poses with Ziggy at Hay Fever Farm
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If someone asked me to go back and choose one of the most impactful sessions I’ve ever done, Gianna & Ziggy’s shoot at Hay Fever Farm immediately comes to mind. Never mind that Gianna is one majorly bad ass rider – SHE DOES IT WITH ONE HAND. Due to a car accident when she was […]

Gianna & Ziggy | Hay Fever Farm, Robbinsville, NJ

black background portraits, equestrian, horse & rider portraits

Emma with Brightness & Zeus at Bergen Equestrian Center
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If you ever have to sit in the back seat of my car during the holidays, I will apologize in advance. You will be covered in glitter by the time you exit my vehicle! But look at the payoff! How cute is Emma with her pony Zeus and her mom’s mare, Brightness, in their festive […]

Emma, Brightness & Zeus | Bergen Equestrian Center, NJ

equestrian, horse & rider portraits

Alissa with her Arabian horse Hizzy
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Alissa & Hizzy are the second to last pair from The Senior Horse Project! Alissa and her family own and run Laurel Nobilis Arabians in Newtown, PA, and I was so excited to tour their gorgeous farm and meet their Arabians. As someone who has owned and loved an Arabian, I know it takes a […]

Alissa & Hizzy | Laurel Nobilis Arabians | The Senior Horse Project

black background portraits, equestrian, horse & rider portraits, senior horse project, special projects

Joanne with Brandy at Forest Edge Farm
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Joanne and Brandy are the next pair in The Senior Horse Project. I photographed Joanne with her two mares, Brandy and Splash, at Forest Edge Farm in Little Egg Harbor Township, NJ. While Joanne and Brandy were not originally participants in the project, when Joanne asked to be included, I was so happy to oblige. […]

Joanne & Brandy | Forest Edge Farm | The Senior Horse Project

equestrian, family, horse & rider portraits, senior horse project, special projects

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