Wild Horse Photography Workshops for Horse & Nature Lovers

Two-Day New Mexico Wild Horse Workshop

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Placitas Free-Roaming Horses

July 14 & 15
Free-Roaming Horses & Landscapes of Placitas and Cimarron Sky-Dog Reserve
Fee: $575.00 (+$41.00 NM tax)
(Based on a minimum of three participants)
Limited to six participants. (Ask about returning participant discount).

August 24 & 25
Free-Roaming Horses & Landscapes of Placitas and Monero Mustangs
Fee: $575.00 (+$41.00 NM tax)
(Based on a minimum of three participants)
Limited to six participants. (Ask about returning participant discount).

October 20 & 21
Free-Roaming Horses & Landscapes of Placitas and Cimarron Sky-Dog Reserve
Fee: $575.00 (+$41.00 NM tax)
(Based on a minimum of three participants)
Limited to six participants. (Ask about returning participant discount).

Placitas Free-Roaming Horses - © Lynne Pomeranz

Fee includes two days packed with great photo opportunities, guiding, any location fees, presentation on photographing wild horses and about their behavior and social dynamics, photo instruction in the field, as needed, water and snacks throughout the workshop, and lunch on both days. There will also be constructive image review during the lunch break, and when time permits, a post-production session.

Lodging and transportation are not included, however, carpooling will be encouraged. Four-wheel drive is necessary. Registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Registration and payment are due 45 days prior to workshop. Exception will be made if spaces are available. A nonrefundable deposit of $200.00 is required to hold your space. All fees are nonrefundable, and travel insurance is recommended should you need to cancel, or in the rare event of bad weather. Instuctions for transferring fees to another workshop are included in the registration packet.

An 80mm-200mm zoom, or longer lenses are ideal for wild horse photography, however, there are many beautiful landscape shots to be had with a standard lens in these settings, as well. The only requirement is that you be comfortable with you own equipment. Some easy to moderate hiking may be required.

Workshop/Photo Video

In Memory of Molly

About the locations:
Placitas Free-Roaming Horses
These horses have roamed the beautiful rolling foothills of the Sandia Mountains on BLM and private land for at least 50 years. Because of their close proximity to civilization, they have become quite approachable. This often provides an opportunity to accompany them on their daily rituals. Sage dotted mesas under the famous New Mexico sky make a dramatic backdrop for these pretty little bands of paints, grays, blacks and bays. and more. This is an excellent opportunity to closely observe and photograph the intimate interaction of family bands.

Plaictas Wild Horse Band, Photo ©Lynne Pomeranz

Cimarron Sky-Dog Reserve
Cimarron Sky-Dog Reserve’s summer location is on 420 acres of rolling grassland and forest in Watrous, NM. Their goals include providing “a wild land reserve for displaced, un-adoptable and rejected wild horses whose only other alternatives would be a lifetime of confinement or perhaps even slaughter.” There are amazing views from the mesa top and a lush valley with rain-fed ponds where the mustangs come to drink and swim. The ranch and surrounding areas also provide habitat to herds of elk, antelope, coyotes and mountain lions.

Cimarron Sky-Dog Reserve - Copyright Lynne Pomeranz

Monero Mustangs at Yellow Hills Ranch
Located in Tierra Amarilla, south of Chama, a 4500-acre ranch with scenic views, gives sanctuary to about one hundred horses. Many of the horses have been adopted from the La Jarita Wild Horse Territory. This is an incredibly colorful herd boasting red roans, blue roans, grays, palominos, bay, duns, blacks, sorrels, and more! Opportunities for observing social dynamics and capturing close-up images abound. In addition, the ranch teems with wildlife, including herd of elk.

Monero Mustangs - ©Lynne Pomeranz

” This experience exceeded all expectations. It was great to get up close and see the majestic quality of these horses. Lynne was an excellent guide who shared her knowledge about the dynamics of the horses and their bands. Thank you for a great experience.”
Diane Keller, Florida
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Schedule will be included in Registration Packet

To receive Registration Packet Click Here

One-Day Workshops in New Mexico

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Summer/Fall Dates
July 22, August 18, September 16, October 7
Free-Roaming Horses & Landscapes of Placitas
(or request a date that suits your schedule and we will try to accommodate you)
Fee: $250.00 (+$17.95 NM tax)
$75.00 (+$5.25 NM tax) surcharge for private workshops
(See below for more dates for other locations)

Free-Roaming Horses of Placitas

Includes 4 hour morning session, 4 hour late afternoon session, guiding, photo instruction as needed in the field, presentation on wild horse behavior and social dynamics, image review during lunch break, lunch, drinks and snacks.

Placitas Stallion

Free-Roaming Horses & Landscapes of Placitas & Cimarron Sky-Dog Reserve

Dates:
June 2, July 10, August 11
(or request a date that suits your schedule and we will try to accommodate you)

Fee: $325.00 + $23.00 NM Tax

(Based on a minimum of four participants)
Includes 4 hour morning session, 4 hour late afternoon/early evening session, guiding, permit/location fee, presentation, photo instruction as needed in the field, lunch, drinks and snacks.

Details applying to all one-day workshops: Information about wild horse behavior and social dynamics will be interwoven into our time in the field. Individual photo instruction in the field, as needed. Transportation is not included, however carpooling will be encouraged. You should be technically comfortable with your own equipment prior to the workshop. An 80mm-200mm zoom or longer lens is ideal for wild horse photography, however, there are many beautiful landscape shots to be had with a normal lens in this setting, as well. If you have longer lenses, definitely bring them along.

For the Placitas (only) workshops we will meet at Starbucks in Bernalillo 6:15 – 7 AM (depending on the season) and leave from there to locate the Placitas horses. Late morning (11:00 to 11:30) there will be a break for lunch. If you have a laptop, bring it along so we can review images. We will return to the field about 1:30. Some easy to moderate hiking may be required.

December Filly

About the locations:
Placitas Free-Roaming Horses
These horses have roamed the beautiful rolling foothills of the Sandia Mountains on BLM and private land fordecades. Because of their close proximity to civilization, they have become quite approachable. This often provides an opportunity to accompany them on their daily rituals. Sage dotted mesas under the famous New Mexico sky make a dramatic backdrop for these pretty little bands of paints, grays, blacks, bays, roans, and more. This is an excellent opportunity to closely observe and photograph the intimate interaction of family bands. Come join us in trailing the spirited stallions and their harems of mares and youngsters. Wild horses are among New Mexico’s most hidden and special treasures.

Young Bachelors

Cimarron Sky-Dog Reserve
Cimarron Sky-Dog Reserve’s summer location is on 420 acres of rolling grassland and forest in Watrous, NM. Their goals include providing “a wild land reserve for displaced, un-adoptable and rejected wild horses whose only other alternatives would be a lifetime of confinement or perhaps even slaughter. ” There are amazing views from the mesa top and a lush valley with rain-fed ponds where the mustangs come to drink and swim. The ranch and surrounding areas also provide habitat to herds of elk, antelope, coyotes and mountain lions.
http://www.cimarronskydog.org/

Cimarron Sky-Dog Reserve - Copyright Lynne Pomeranz

For the Placitas/Cimarron Sky-Dog Reserve workshop we will meet at Starbucks in Bernalillo 6:15 – 7 AM (depending on the season) and leave from there to locate the Placitas horses. Late morning (10:30 to 11:00) there will be a break for early lunch. If you have a laptop, bring it along so we can review images. Then we drive to the sanctuary in Watrous (takes about 2 hrs.) where we will photograph until dusk. Some easy to moderate hiking may be required.

“My one day workshop with Lynne was a once in a lifetime experience. As a professional photographer, I was looking for way to capture the life of wild horses in their native environment. Lynne provided the perfect opportunity for this project. She was an amazing tour guide, facilitator of a safe and fulfilling photo session and a fun companion. Her energy level was endless. Her love of horses was evident and that translated to a thoughtful and compassionate photo environment. I loved the images I captured and will enjoy sharing them with friends and family. I highly recommend this experience and would love to participate in one of the three-day workshops.”
Kim Francois Photography, Texas

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To receive your Registration Packet, please CLICK HERE

Pryor Mountain Wild Horse Workshop

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Now taking applications for the 2013 season!

June 26-29, 2013
Pryor Mountain Wild Horse Range
Montana, Wyoming
Workshop based out of Lovell, Wyoming

The Pryor Mountain Wild Horses, known for their beautiful Spanish characteristics and colors, offer a unique opportunity to intimately observe and photograph wild horse behavior and social dynamics. From the red rock, high desert landscape of Wyoming to the semi-alpine slopes of Montana there are beautiful views and photographs to be had along the way. Other species of wildlife that call these areas home are bighorn sheep, deer, mountain lions, and bears, to name a few. The magnificent Pryor horses and breath-taking landscape make for an unforgettable workshop experience.

Fee: $1425.00
Includes educational wild horse presentation, photo instruction in the field as needed, lunch and transportation only on the days we are on the Montana portion of the horse range. Snacks and drinks provided throughout the workshop. Lodging and other meals are not included. A group workshop rate of $68.00 + tax/nightly is available at the Horseshoe Bend Motel in Lovell, WY.

Dryhead Stallion

Limited to eight participants. Registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Prior workshop participants who have attended my two to four-day workshops receive a 10% discount. A $500.00 nonrefundable deposit is required to hold your space. Balance due 60 days prior to the workshop. Travel insurance is recommended should you need to cancel, or in the event of bad weather. Information about transferring fees to another workshop, if necessary, is included in the registration packet.

Schedule
The first day will begin at 11am at the Pryor Mountain Wild Mustang Center. There will be a slideshow presentation followed by a late afternoon to early evening photo session which will include horses in the Dryhead area of the wild horse range (Wyoming). Two days will be spent in the Pryor Mountains of Montana in the heart of the wild horse range. On the last day we will return to the Dryhead for an early morning shoot, after which there will be time for digital darkroom and discussion. You may choose to return to the Dryhead for late afternoon light on your own. We end the day with a BYO Barbeque under the gazebo at the motel. Schedule is weather permitting and subject to change, so it is best to plan to stay overnight on the 30th, just in case we go up on the mountain that day.

You should be technically comfortable with your own equipment prior to attending the workshop. To take full advantage of this photo opportunity you should have a 80mm-200mm zoom lens, or longer, or the equivalent in other combinations of lenses. A 24mm-85mm will also come in handy to capture the breathtaking landscape. Moderate hiking may be required.

“If you love horses, especially wild horses; if you are a serious
photographer; and if you think your idea of heaven is spending four days
with like-minded folks, then you really need to consider a wild horse
workshop with Lynne Pomeranz. We spent four glorious days in the Pryor
Mountain Wild Horse Range, and we came to know many of the wild horses by name. Lynne’s passion for wild horses and her tremendous gift as an equine photographer make her an ideal workshop leader. Plus, she is just plain fun to be with!”
Chris Reed, Nebraska
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Stallion

To visit Lynne’s Pryor Mountain Wild Horse photo gallery CLICK HERE
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Four-day New Mexico Wild Horse Workshop

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Dates:
May 25-28
Locations include the Jicarilla Wild Horse Territory (Carson National Forest), Free-Roaming Horses & Landscapes of Placitas, Monero Mustangs
at Yellow Hills Ranch
Based out of Bernalillo and Chama, New Mexico

Fee: $1125.00
($1050 + workshop fee + $75.00 NM tax)
Fee based on a minimum of four participants
Limited to six participants.
Ask about discount for returning participants.

Registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis. A nonrefundable deposit of $450.00 is required to hold your space. Balance is due 60 days prior to the workshop. Exception may be made if there are still spaces available. All fees are nonrefundable and travel insurance is recommended should you need to cancel, or in the rare event of bad weather. Details about transferring fees included in registration packet.

Fee includes guiding, any location fees, photo instruction as needed in the field, presentation on wild horse behavior and social dynamics, image review, a post-processing session, drinks and snacks throughout the workshop, and two lunches. Lodging, transportation, and meals (other than those listed) are not included. 4 WD is necessary, however, carpooling will be encouraged on the horse range. A group rate of $65.00 + tax/nightly is available at the Cumbres Suites in Chama and $75.00 + tax/nightly at the Holiday Inn Express in Bernalillo.

Monero Mustangs - (c) by Lynne Pomeranz

You should be technically comfortable with your own equipment prior to the workshop. An 80mm-200mm zoom or longer lens is ideal for wild horse photography, however, there are many beautiful landscape shots to be had with a normal lens in this setting, as well. If you have longer lenses, definitely bring them along. Some easy to moderate hiking may be required.

About the locations:
Jicarilla Wild Horse Territory
This 76,000-acre horse territory is home to over 300 wild horses of mixed ancestry. Some band seem to invite us closer while others flee across the landscape offering a variety of photographic opportunities. The landscape varies from open range, to pinon and juniper dotted woodlands, to tall ponderosa pines as it approaches the Colorado border. In addition to the horses, many wildlife species including elk, deer, bears, turkeys, mountain lions, golden eagles, and others call this home. Tracking and photographing these horses is a true adventure. Read more about these workshops in the February, 2008 issue of Western Horseman.
Workshop/Photo Video

Placitas Free-Roaming Horses
These horses have roamed the beautiful rolling foothills of the Sandia Mountains on BLM and private land for at least 50 years. Because of their close proximity to civilization, they have become quite approachable. This often provides an opportunity to accompany them on their daily rituals to observe and photograph the behavior and social dynamics of family bands. Sage dotted mesas under the famous New Mexico sky make a dramatic backdrop for these pretty little bands of paints, grays, blacks and bays, and more.

Chama
Nestled along the Chama River, this quaint northern New Mexico town is known for it’s scenic landscape, abundant wildlife, and the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad. It’s a charming place to return to after a day of trailing and photographing the horses.

Schedule will be included with your registration materials
Workshop includes a full day at the Jicarilla Wild Horse Territory (lunch on the horse range included), 3 photo sessions in Placitas (one lunch included), 2 photo session at Monero Mustangs
All evenings will be reserved for downloading and editing of images.
Workshop ends at 3 PM on May 28.

“I cannot tell you how this past weekend has changed me. Getting to spend time in the presence of these horses was life changing. The Monero horses were wonderful to see and photograph. The Jicarilla wild horses took me back in time to another place. I returned home feeling so blessed to have experienced these incredible horses. Your workshops are a “must do” for everyone!”
Linda Sherrill, Justus Photography, New Mexico
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To receive your registration packet, please CLICK HERE

Three-day New Mexico Wild Horse Workshops

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August 16 (evening), 17, 18, 19

Jicarilla Wild Horse Territory (Carson National Forest)
Monero Mustangs at Yellow Hills Ranch
Based out of Chama, New Mexico.
Fee: $884 ($825.00 +$59.00 NM tax)
(Based on a minimum of four participants)

For an extra fee, you may add on a day photographing the Free-Roaming Horses of Placitas. Please inquire.

Placitas Waterhole

Each workshop is limited to six participants. (Ask about returning participant discount). Registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Registration and payment are due 45 days prior to workshop. Exception will be made if spaces are available. A nonrefundable deposit of $350.00 is required to hold you space. All fees are nonrefundable, and travel insurance is recommended should you need to cancel, or in the rare event of bad weather. Details about transferring fees included in registration packet.

Band On The Move

Fee includes presentation on photograping wild horses and their behavior and social dynamics, guiding, any location fees, photo instruction in the field, as needed, water and snacks throughout the workshop, one lunch. Lodging, transportation, and other meals are not included. 4 WD is necessary, however, carpooling will be encouraged on the horse range. A group rate of $65.00 + tax/nightly will be available at the Cumbres Suites in Chama and for the May 11-13 workshop a group rate of $75.00 + tax/nightly at the Holiday Inn Express in Bernalillo.
Workshop/Photo Video

About the locations:
Jicarilla Wild Horse Territory (Carson National Forest)
This 76,000-acre horse territory is home to over 300 wild horses of mixed ancestry. Some bands seem to invite us closer while others flee across the landscape offering a variety of photographic opportunities. The landscape varies from open range, to pinon and juniper dotted woodlands, to tall ponderosa pines as it approaches the Colorado border. In addition to the horses, many wildlife species including elk, deer, bears, turkeys, mountain lions, fox, and golden eagles, call this home. Tracking these horses is a true adventure! Read more about these workshops in the February, 2008 issue of Western Horseman.

Monero Mustang Sanctuary at Yellow Hills Ranch
Located in Tierra Amarilla, south of Chama, a 4500-acre ranch with scenic views, gives sanctuary to about one hundred horses. Many of the horses have been adopted from the La Jarita Wild Horse Territory. This is an incredibly colorful herd boasting red roans, blue roans, grays, palominos, bay, duns, blacks, sorrels, and more! Opportunities for observing social dynamics and capturing close-up images abound. In addition, the ranch teems with wildlife, including herds of elk.

Monero Mustangs at Yellow Hills Ranch

The Free-Roaming horses of Placitas have roamed the beautiful rolling foothills of the Sandia Mountains on BLM and private land for at least 50 years. Because of their close proximity to civilization, they have become quite approachable. This often provides an opportunity to accompany them on their daily rituals to observe and photograph the behavior and social dynamics of family bands. Sage dotted mesas under the famous New Mexico sky make a dramatic backdrop for these pretty little bands of paints, grays, blacks and bays. Trailing these spirted stallions and their harems is a unique experience!

Placitas Free-Roaming Horses - Copyright by Lynne Pomeranz

Chama, New Mexico
Nestled along the Chama River, this quaint northern New Mexico town is known for it’s scenic landscape, abundant wildlife, and the Cumbres & Tolec Scenic Railroad. It’s a charming place to return to after a day of photographing.

Siblings

Schedule
August 16 - 6:30 pm – meet for presentation, briefing, dinner
August 17- the whole day will be spent on the Jicarilla Wild Horse Territory
August 18 - morning reserved for image review and post-production, afternoon/early evening photo session at the Jicarilla Wild Horse Territory
August 19 - morning photo session at Monero Mustangs, return to Chama for brunch and review of images. Workshop will end at 3 pm.

You should be technically comfortable with your own equipment prior to the workshop. An 80mm-200mm zoom or longer lens is ideal for wild horse photography, however, there are many beautiful landscape shots to be had with a normal lens in these settings, as well. If you have longer lenses, definitely bring them along. They will come in handy at the Jicarilla.

To receive your registration packet please CLICK HERE
Prices and Schedule may be subject to change