We were thrilled to be asked to take photos of horses going through their paces learning tricks from the Master, Amanda Preston.
We went to Sawatazky Equine Services and watched as several horse owners learned how to teach their horses to perform a variety of tricks. The ultimate trick was to have the horse bow down.
There will be folders on our ShootProof Gallery over the next few weeks and images will be added as I complete the editing.
Amanda said
“I have the pleasure of working with so many horses but sometimes one just connects and brings me a special lesson. This little gelding is one I’ll hold in my heart for a long time, and it’s not because he was easy, it’s because he read so obviously. His owner was hoping to get him to accomplish some basic trick, to keep him engaging and connect with him more. Beautiful.
Working with him day 1 told me he wanted deeply to do what was asked but there was so much insecurity and no confidence in him. Every time I’d approach him, I needed to remind myself to be very grounded and calm. With slow progress and ample quiet praise for his small attempts, he would offer a bit more, and a bit more. At the end of day two, he very quietly trusted me into a beautiful bow. I nearly cried. He came so far in such a short time because he tried and dared to trust me. And I understood my responsibility to his trust.
Thank you to my friend Heather Visions of Heaphen for joining us and capturing some very special moments. My whole heart”