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wild hearts
Inspired by Our Native Equine Rare Breeds
Wild Hearts was born from a deep love of horses, nature, and the quiet moments that connect us to something greater. As a fine art photographer, I’m endlessly inspired by the untamed beauty and soulful presence of horses, especially our rare native breeds. Each portrait is a celebration of their spirit and a reminder of the calm and freedom we all long for. Through my work, I hope to raise awareness of these precious breeds while creating art that not only tells a story but touches the heart.
At a time when our world feels fragile and in need of care, I believe it’s more important than ever to cherish our environment, our wildlife, and the animals who share it with us. With a passionate message of conservation at its heart, Wild Hearts began six years ago as a personal mission to photograph rare breed horses and ponies, capturing their strength, grace, and individuality. My hope is that this work will inspire others to support these vulnerable breeds — whether by protecting them in their natural habitats or by choosing to buy a registered pony, a small but powerful step toward their survival.
In the UK, we are fortunate to have a rich heritage of native horses and ponies roaming our landscapes. Many of these breeds are deeply rooted in specific regions across the UK and Ireland, living in semi-wild herds that have adapted to their unique environments. They graze across rugged moorlands and windswept hills, cared for by dedicated hill farmers who act as custodians of these ancient bloodlines, ensuring their health and continuity. Others have long served as traditional working horses, standing shoulder to shoulder with humans in agriculture and industry.
Yet their future is uncertain. Changing landscapes, intensive farming, urban expansion, and shifting economic pressures are threatening both their habitats and the communities that care for them. As farming traditions fade and interest in native breeds declines, the survival of these magnificent horses grows ever more precarious.
I am deeply passionate about preserving our rare native breeds and the wild spaces they inhabit. Creating *Wild Hearts* has been one of the greatest joys of my life, and I hope this book will shine a light on the beauty, resilience, and importance of these horses who have shaped our land for centuries — some now standing on the brink of extinction. -
There are officially 16 native equine breeds in the UK, 13 are now placed on the Rare Breed Survival Trust watchlist
EQUINE WATCH LIST:UINE WATCH LIST:
Cleveland Bays
Dales Pony
Eriskay Pony
Exmoor Pony
Dartmoor Pony
Hackney Horse & Pony
Suffolk Horse
AT RISKAT RISK
Clydesdale Horse
Fell Pony
Highland Pony
New Forest Pony
Shire Horse
Section B Welsh Pony
OTHER UK NATIVE BREEDS
Shetland Pony
Welsh pony & Cob
Carneddau Ponies
IRISH NATIVE BREEDS
Connemara Pony
Irish Draft Horse
The Fell I - Archival photographic print, Edition of 25
The Fell II -Archival photographic print, Edition of 25
Carneddau Ponies -Archival photographic print, Edition of 25
The Fell III -Archival photographic print, Edition of 25
Wild Welsh -Archival photographic print, Edition of 25
Welsh Mothers love -Archival photographic print, Edition of 25
The Fell VI -Archival photographic print, Edition of 25
The Fell V -Archival photographic print, Edition of 25
Exmoor Ponies - I -Archival photographic print, Edition of 25
Exmoor Pony II -Archival photographic print, Edition of 25
Exmoor Ponies III-Archival photographic print, Edition of 25
Exmoor Ponies IV -Archival photographic print, Edition of 25
Dartmoor ponies I -Archival photographic print, Edition of 25
Eriskay Ponies I -Archival photographic print, Edition of 25
Eriskay Pony - II -Archival photographic print, Edition of 25
The Highland -Archival photographic print, Edition of 25
The Highland II -Archival photographic print, Edition of 25
The Highland IV -Archival photographic print, Edition of 25
The Highland V -Archival photographic print, Edition of 25
New Forest Herd -Archival photographic print, Edition of 25
Dales I -Archival photographic print, Edition of 25
Dales II -Archival photographic print, Edition of 25
Dales - III -Archival photographic print, Edition of 25
Dales IV -Archival photographic print, Edition of 25
Dales V -Archival photographic print, Edition of 25
Dales VI -Archival photographic print, Edition of 25
Carneddau Ponies II -Archival photographic print, Edition of 25
Dales V -Archival photographic print, Edition of 25
Eriskay Pony III -Archival photographic print, Edition of 25
The Fell VIII -Archival photographic print, Edition of 25
The Fell VII -Archival photographic print, Edition of 25
Carneddau Pony -Archival photographic print, Edition of 25
Eriskay Pony IV -Archival photographic print, Edition of 25
Prints from the Wild Hearts series are archival pigment prints on Hahnemühle Photo Rag, available in limited editions. Works from this series are also available for commercial licensing for architects, interior designers and brands. To enquire about a specific work, discuss sizes and framing, or explore licensing, please get in touch.
These prints exist in an edition of 25. Once those twenty-five are sold, that image is retired permanently — no reprints, no exceptions. As each print sells within the edition, the price increases — early collectors always acquire at the most favourable price. Several editions in this series are already selling. If you are interested in owning a print, I'd love to hear from you.
For those who want to come closer.
The Collectors Circle is where I share what happens between the finished pieces — work in progress, stories from the field, notes from the studio, and the first sight of new work before it reaches anywhere else.
This is not a marketing list. It is a small, quiet circle of people who care about the work — and I treat it that way.
As a member, you will receive:
The full gallery price list — all available works, all sizes, all editions, sent directly to you. Pricing is not displayed publicly; this is how collectors access it.
A print of the month — each month, one image is made available exclusively to Collectors Circle members in a small limited edition, at a members price. It is never offered publicly and never reprinted. Once the edition is sold, it is gone.
First access to new work — every new piece or edition is offered to members before it is announced publicly, and always at the opening price. As editions sell, prices rise — being on the list simply makes sense.
Private exhibition invitations — personal invitations to open studio events, previews and exhibitions, with first option to acquire before public opening.
Some things are better experienced than described.