How to Prepare for an Equine Portrait Session

Preparing for an equine portrait session such as a black background or a horse and rider session can be nerve wracking, especially if you've never done it before. Thankfully it is pretty easy to prepare for a session, here are a few quick tips to help you make the most out of your session.

Clean horse:

• Brush head to toe

• Completely dry coat

• No poop, mud, or green stains

• Wipe eyes, nose, and mouth

• Mane and forelock brushed out and straight

• Tail brushed out

• Brush hooves instead of using hoof polish

• Braids: neat and professionally looking

• Avoid using any makeup on your horse, it will likely end up on your clothes

• If you usually use oil on your horse's face and ears, only use half of what you usually use.

Clean tack:

• No dirt or dust

• Shiny and wiped bit

• Clean stirrups and girth (as needed)