The most beautiful girls in Yaroslavl on horseback

Tell us about the horse that is with you in the photo

The horse’s name is Victory (Victoria). On May 13, she turned 5 years old. Her character is complex: she does not like to be stroked, and does not allow strangers to come to her. I’ve been studying with her for a year now.

Your feelings while shooting

I felt joy and satisfaction. Near Victory, I forget about all the problems.

The secret to a good horse shot

You have to be confident, even persistent. The horse is very smart and therefore senses when a person is insecure with her.

Why have horse photos become so popular?

The horses are very beautiful and graceful. It’s hard not to ride and take pictures with them, especially when I’m with the horses every day.

Tell us about the horse that is with you in the photo

The horse’s name is Alexandra, she is 3 years old. Like all horses, she has great intuition. If your intention is unsteady, and you yourself do not know what you want, then you cannot even walk on it. She remembered me precisely by her name. This name haunts me everywhere: my best friends, idols, dad are all Alexandra, moreover, I am baptized under this name, and the name Olesya is also derived from Alexandra! Also I really liked her color.

Your feelings while shooting

For me, riding a horse is an exciting journey, because all the time you have to be attentive, strong and confident. This is a great way to throw away any thoughts that weigh you down, as well as interact with the animal.

The secret to a good horse shot

The main thing is calmness and composure. No photo is worth your safety. You also need to be attentive to the horse, because sometimes he also does not want to be in the lens.

Why have horse photos become so popular?

Such photos represent the conquest of the animal. Also, probably, people just want to capture where they are now.

Tell us about the horse that is with you in the photo

The horse in the picture is named Polina. She is young, moderately calm, a little wayward and proud.

Your feelings while shooting

I love horses since childhood. For me, they are the embodiment of beauty, nobility, strength, grace, a symbol of loyalty and indomitable freedom. There was calmness and confidence next to Polina, I completely trusted her. It was a pleasure to work with Polina.

The secret to a good horse shot

In order to find contact with a horse, you need to show a little patience and calmness, give the horse time to get used to us. At the same time, they very well feel your kind attitude and understand non-verbal language. Affectionate, sincere attitude towards a horse, a manifestation of love for her, kindness and a drop of patience allowed the photographer and me to take wonderful, in my opinion, pictures without much difficulty.

Why have horse photos become so popular?

The popularity of pictures with horses, I think, is due to the fact that these photos always turn out to be very beautiful, sincere and gentle. Horses are beautiful models that are adorable in every picture. For me, a photo with a horse is not just a tribute to fashionable hobbies, it is a reflection of my inner world, love for life and nature. I have a lot of pictures with horses, but before that they were all not staged, taken during horse rides along the sea or mountains. But this photo, in my opinion, emphasizes the fabulous and magical atmosphere of my friendship with horses.

Tell us about the horse that is with you in the photo

The horse’s name is Honvard (Garik). My son responds. He is 12 years old. The character is very complex. If something is not on him, he actively expresses it. I have known him for more than one year.

Your feelings while shooting

With him I always have a storm of emotions, because I love him very much.

The secret to a good horse shot

For me, the only difficulty arose with the dress, since the horse was very afraid of it, but quickly got used to it.

Why have horse photos become so popular?

Photos with a horse are very beautiful. I have been dealing with horses for 12 years, which is why I take pictures with them.

Tell us about the horse that is with you in the photo

To be honest, it was a random shot. I went into the stable, saw that this lovely miracle was lying, and decided to take a picture. My horse is not so calm, and it is not always possible to take such cute photos as with this horse. This horse is called Lady. As a child, she was one of my training horses.

Your feelings while shooting

There is a sense of calm around the horse. You disconnect from all problems, any failures, you forget about everything in the world, even if your horse has character.

The secret to a good horse shot

It is difficult to answer, because each horse has its own character, everything happens by itself, there are no special actions.

Why have horse photos become so popular?

This is the best animal that nature has created, and many will agree with me. The horses are very graceful and beautiful. I am a private owner, and when I have my own horse, how not to be photographed?

Tell us about the horse that is with you in the photo

The horse’s name is Russia, she is 5 years old. She is calm, kind, obedient. And I remember that she was very devoted to me for 1,6 years.

Your feelings while shooting

A horse is an animal that you come to, and it is no longer possible to leave. This is an indescribable feeling, especially when you are next to her: on horseback or just walking.

The secret to a good horse shot

Horses are very cunning animals, and sometimes shooting with them is very delayed, because the horse does not always like to be photographed. Perhaps she needs to be given something tasty to stand while shooting.

Why have horse photos become so popular?

I believe that horses are very beautiful and graceful animals, so everyone wants to have a photo with a horse. And I myself work with horses, so I like to take a couple of pictures while I work.

Tell us about the horse that is with you in the photo

The horse’s name is Venus, she was born in 2006. Venus is a pupil of the Yaroslavl Equestrian Theater. The mistress of Venus, Nadezhda Kutuzova, immediately spoke about the nature and rules of behavior: first you need to understand how a horse sees the world, because they have five senses – taste, smell, hearing, sight and touch. When in the saddle, proper positioning of arms, legs, body, head and gaze is essential. You need to feel the horse and move in time with it.

Your feelings while shooting

I always dreamed of being an avid cavalry, but I understood that every hobby takes time, but here is an unusual occupation, which is alive and before which I must have a responsibility, because a horse is not just an animal, it is a real and faithful friend for life. And being next to this graceful, stately, magnificent, luxurious and kindest horse named Venus, I felt a sea of ​​emotions! Communication with her fascinated, inspired, raised the mood and at the same time relaxed, because, as you know, horses are the best healers for various ailments. Horse riding is good for the health of the body and the nervous system, and thanks to this lesson, concentration and balance, a sense of rhythm and physical strength are developed.

The secret to a good horse shot

Guaranteed success depends on the mood of everyone involved in the shoot. You also need to remember a few rules:

– never approach the horse from behind;

– it is impossible to move sharply, being next to the horse;

– do not make noise, do not shout, do not scream, do not swear in the presence of a horse;

– never worry, do not worry, do not experience aggressive feelings next to the horse.

But another important factor in the whole shooting is the photographer who knows the character of horses and knows how to work with such animals. I was lucky and I found a photographer who has a lot of experience in this type of shooting – this is the famous Yaroslavl photographer Ksenia Mikheeva.

Why have horse photos become so popular?

We are all not averse to admiring beautiful shots, and girls especially like to be photographed and look at wonderful pictures. Such a photo session is very unusual and beautiful. During the filming process, you connect with nature. This photo walk was given to me by my husband for the anniversary of our wedding, so business and pleasure were combined!

Tell us about the horse that is with you in the photo

The horse’s name is Paddy, he is 8 years old. This is a tinker stallion. It was brought from Belgium.

Your feelings while shooting

Since childhood, I love horses very much. Being close to these wonderful animals awakens enthusiastic feelings in the soul.

The secret to a good horse shot

You need to treat the horse with love, and she will answer you in kind.

Why have horse photos become so popular?

I believe that images of a man with his friend, a horse, have always been popular, starting with cave paintings and ending with canvases of the classics of painting. At one time, this type of image was undeservedly forgotten, but in recent years it has begun to gain popularity again.

Tell us about the horse that is with you in the photo

The horse I rode is called Lyalya, she is 18 years old, she is very smart, kind, experienced.

Your feelings while shooting

When I first got on a horse, I experienced incredible feelings – this is fear, and if not fear of the horse itself, then the fear of not knowing what can and cannot be done. Therefore, always, approaching a horse, you need to instill in it with all your appearance calmness and tranquility.

The secret to a good horse shot

To find a way to approach a horse, you need it to start to trust and allow you to take good pictures. All you need to strive for is respect for you. I believe that the relationship between you and the horse should be based on mutual understanding and mutual respect. When we photograph a horse, very often carried away and admired by its beauty, we completely forget that the way we capture it, this is how most people will see it. In my opinion, when shooting a horse, and indeed in any kind of shooting, it is very important to pay attention to the background, to what will be displayed in the photo, except for the main subject of shooting.

Why have horse photos become so popular?

I think horse photos are so popular because horses are very unusual, beautiful and smart. During the filming process, you connect with nature. A photo session with a horse is just a sea of ​​emotions. Pictures with their participation will always remind you of the mass of positive impressions received from communicating with these unusually beautiful animals.

Tell us about the horse that is with you in the photo

This horse is my close friend. Her name is Alder, she is a Trakehner breed, she is 15 years old. Her personality is excellent for a sports horse, because she is calm, predictable and adequate, she will never offend or do something in spite of him. A reliable, honest horse. She has recently participated in many serious show jumping competitions.

Your feelings while shooting

I had two horses, and it was a very bright period of my life. For more than 18 years my life has been closely connected with the field of horse breeding, education and sports. Communication with horses allows you to discover new things in your attitude. The feeling of freedom and speed, which can only be felt on a galloping horse, cannot be compared with any other extreme sports, thanks to the fact that you become one with a powerful animal, and this turns into your strength, because you control it yourself! During my protracted decree, I prepared a project for an equestrian complex, calculated a business plan for organizing a stable with an arena for family recreation. I believe that no matter how a person imagines communicating with horses, this can be realized within one complex. And if, after seeing my story, there is a like-minded person or a whole team, then the project will become feasible!

The secret to a good horse shot

It is very difficult to photograph horses. It would seem that you see how you need to take a shot, but at this moment something completely imperceptible and unexpected happens, for example, a horse closes its eyes or the wind turns its bangs, and the frame is ruined. You need to notice everything: the lighting, the staging, and the dynamics of the frame. Only when all the nuances are taken into account can you expect good pictures.

Why have horse photos become so popular?

Such photos are popular, because, unfortunately, a horse is still a rarity, like a good car, for example, with which they also like to take pictures. Moreover, next to the horse, a person feels his strength, involvement in one of the works of nature. Over the years, no other large animal has been able to find such contact and obedience. Horses are by nature and inherently friendly, so people like to ride, and communicate with horses, and, of course, leave pictures as a souvenir.

The idea to take a picture with a horse came to me, because there was another competition, but I did not participate then, and we held a small photo session in memory of the event. The day was wonderful, the mood was excellent and our horse was in good shape.

Tell us about the horse that is with you in the photo

In this photo, my horse is Outfit, or affectionately Lelik. He came to me in 2013 not in the best condition: he was breathing heavily due to problems with his lungs and was absolutely indifferent to what was happening around him. Now the horse is 15 years old. He feels great. He has a calm disposition and is very affectionate with people.

Your feelings while shooting

I spend every day with my horses and I can’t imagine my existence without them. With them I take a break from the complexities and rhythm of modern life. I improve with them.

The secret to a good horse shot

I organize photography with horses and first of all explain safety precautions to my guests. It has already laid down the principles of working with a horse. The main thing is the inner state. You must be calm and confident in yourself, become a leader for the horse, but not oppress it. The horse cannot be deceived, its behavior is a mirror of the inner state of a person.

Why have horse photos become so popular?

People get tired of the hustle and bustle and urbanization, everyone is looking for ways to relieve stress. The horse gives such an opportunity, moreover, any girl wants to be beautiful and graceful, and next to the horse it is impossible to be different. And still next to them we become real. We took this photo last summer on a horse bathing trip.

Tell us about the horse that is with you in the photo

This horse is called Priboy, he is 8 years old. His character is not easy. I’ve been with him for 5 years now, so I love him very much.

Your feelings while shooting

It was a competition, I didn’t pose, but I was just filmed. I think that it will be difficult for a person who is not involved in equestrian sports to be photographed with such a large animal for the first time.

The secret to a good horse shot

For a photo shoot, it is better to choose a horse that will calmly stand for sweets.

Why have horse photos become so popular?

Photos on horseback became popular, probably because people wanted variety in photo shoots, and horses adorn the picture very much.

Tell us about the horse that is with you in the photo

The horse’s name is Lelik, the full name is Outfit, he is 15 years old. He is very kind and calm, loves to be stroked. I remember him very much because he constantly fell asleep.

Your feelings while shooting

I felt calm next to him. I loved hugging him, he was very warm and soft, like it was a stuffed toy.

The secret to a good horse shot

It was very easy to act with Lelik: I just stroked him, and he really liked it. The photo was taken by a photographer who worked with a horse for the first time, so the shooting was useful both for me and for him.

Why have horse photos become so popular?

It was a pre-wedding photo session, let’s say, a trial one. I really like animals, and I decided that I want a photo session with a horse for the wedding. And horses have become popular because of their beauty and unusualness.

Tell us about the horse that is with you in the photo

This is a stallion, he is one of the elders of the equestrian club, very sociable, benevolent and affectionate.

Your feelings while shooting

When you stand next to a horse, warmth envelops. And I also want to stroke her all the time. Probably, many people lack tactile communication in life, and horses just very well compensate for this gap.

The secret to a good horse shot

It seems to me that if a horse or any other animal trusts you, then it is not at all difficult to take a picture with him in memory of the time spent together, and the photo will always be successful.

Why have horse photos become so popular?

I can’t say that right now photos with horses have become popular. It seems to me that joint portraits of horses and people are a historical fact. Even in the period when photography was not developed, people tried to capture their communication with horses in paintings. I took this photo to capture a wonderful day and share my impressions with my family and friends who could not take part in the horse ride with us.

Tell us about the horse that is with you in the photo

The horse is 3 years old, her name is Pavia. She is very playful, energetic, kind and friendly.

Your feelings while shooting

The horse is a special feeling. With her, everything bad is forgotten, she gives strength, cheers up.

The secret to a good horse shot

Each horse has its own temperament and character. You must first get used to her, make friends, understand her movements, then, working as one team, everything will work out.

Why have horse photos become so popular?

These animals are great. Power. Grace. The beauty. Everyone is amazed at the kindness and conformation of these animals. A piece of nature has always attracted a person to itself, and a horse is something more. It’s a whole world.

Tell us about the horse that is with you in the photo

The horse in the photo is named Beaumond (Bonya), he is 16 years old. By nature, Beaumond is a real man: calm, strong and self-confident. With him you can go to fire and water.

Your feelings while shooting

I have had a love for horses since childhood, and I still go in for horseback riding. In the photo I am in a position, so I could not fail to capture this moment and chose Bonya as my partner, just because of his good-natured and calm character.

The secret to a good horse shot

The trust of the horse, as well as the trust of the human, must be earned, and it takes time. For successful filming, you just need a desire and a good attitude towards the animal, as an option, you can start acquaintance with sweets in order to win him over.

Why have horse photos become so popular?

Photos with horses have a special energy.

Tell us about the horse that is with you in the photo

This handsome man’s name is Sailor. I met him 5 years ago in the mountains of Bashkiria. Then he was already 14 years old. A short, characteristic guy. We were like family for 7 days of the hike. Throughout the day, eating my gifts, we minced together in a shift with the others at a step, at a trot, at a light gallop. And even once they took part in hippodrome races in a field, which, as it seemed to me from fear, had no end. But carefully carrying our frightened burden to the finish line, we continued to be friends. Therefore, this cute boy with fluffy hair has always remained in my memory. And parting with him, I roared uncontrollably, dreaming to buy or steal him.

Your feelings while shooting

Being next to a horse, whatever it may be, I personally have violent feelings. My love for them does not leave me from early childhood. This is beyond words, I guess. Such powerful, yet soulful creatures with huge, intelligent eyes. Warm breath and soft lips that take a treat from your palm, a powerful neck, pressing against which you forget about problems – these are all horses.

The secret to a good horse shot

Personally, I have never had any problems with photographs. You hug the horse and that’s it, here it is, the frame. Look into his eyes and he will answer you in kind.

Why have horse photos become so popular?

I photograph this beauty for myself as a keepsake, because it is not known whether we will see you again in this life. So at least in the photo you will once again experience all the moments of communication, friendship and love for those horses that have forever found a place in my heart.

Tell us about the horse that is with you in the photo

In the photo there is a young horse Boomer, but between us in the stable we affectionately call him Boomer. He is 3 years old, the horse is young, and due to its youth it can be stubborn.

Your feelings while shooting

Horses are my disease, my dream and passion since childhood.

The secret to a good horse shot

A person who does not know how to ride, of course, can fall off his horse. They are very strong and can be quite stubborn. You just need to be sincere towards them and be very loyal. By the way, you can even negotiate with them, unlike people.

Why have horse photos become so popular?

Horses are very beautiful, graceful animals.

My horse is Meloman. I rarely ride a Boomer. On February 14, I went for another walk on the Mel, but it so happened that he was taken to a photo session, so I went to Bumka. Horses often check how the rider sits on it. After the words: “Boom, lynx!” at first he began to trot and quickly dragged him into the woods into the trees. After several minutes of “struggle”, he still ran smoothly and began to obey.

Tell us about the horse that is with you in the photo

In the photo, the horse Aurora with a foal. They are very calm and friendly animals. Remembered for the kindness and soft fur, especially the foal.

Your feelings while shooting

When we approached them, I felt joy and tenderness.

The secret to a good horse shot

In my opinion, in order to get good photos with animals, you first need to make friends with them, play with them and instill confidence in you.

Why have horse photos become so popular?

Nowadays, photos with horses are gaining popularity, because at present, classes in various sections and circles related to animals, as well as horseback riding, have become possible. My photo was taken in Croatia in the city of Dubrovnik in 2013. Then my mother and I went there to rest. One of the excursions was a trip out of town to a horse and donkey farm. There we met these horses.

Tell us about the horse that is with you in the photo

In the photo there are five light gray horses that belong to the horse-carriage yard of the Yaroslavl Park Hotel. Many of these horses have been with us for a very long time. Among them there are both simply sincere and sports fighters.

Your feelings while shooting

At the time of the shooting itself, there was only one thought: “If only this team does not fight,” because horses do not like such “overcrowding”. In any case, it would have gotten to me, since I was at the epicenter.

The secret to a good horse shot

We have been shooting with horses for a long time and only with an experienced photographer. There are difficulties, but they are all surmountable. We have been working with horses for a very long time, so we don’t think too much about approaches to them, we just work.

Why have horse photos become so popular?

A horse is a beautiful animal, and personally I don’t remember when photos with them lost popularity. Another question is that not everyone will be able to shoot a horse correctly, so that the animal is not a background, but a part of the photo.