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A Bit About Me and my Horse(s): Born in rural England, Linda, learned to ride a pony before she could ride a two wheel bicycle, competed at county level shows in England with show ponies and hunters.

Linda knew she wanted to earn her living in the horse industry so she completed the formal training to become a B.H.S.A.I, and went on to train other equine competitors and riders.

She immigrated to Canada from England almost 20 years ago, and felt she would like a change of career path so Linda went back to school to learn the art and science of photography.

With the intention of using her extensive equestrian background and her newly acquired skills, to earn a living photographing horses

This new direction took her to equine events and farms throughout Alberta over the past 20 years she has photographed thousands of horses in all kinds of disciplines and situations.

Linda’s photographic contribution to preserving Alberta’s Equine Heritage was acknowledged by her majesty the Queen of England. This extensive body of work is now housed in the Provincial Archive Museum and is known as “The Horses of Alberta” exhibit.

Linda has been "Watching" horses all her life so putting together this collection of observations and images seemed only natural.

Her intention is to help others appreciate their natural behavior and gain a better understanding of their ways

Country: Canada

Website:: http://www.thehorsewatcher.com

Do you have any pets?: an american eskimo dog

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Why Now Is the Time to Buy original Art

The coronavirus has forced us to cancel our holiday plans, reduce travel and stay local to help reduce the spread. This has been a terrible blow for tourism and hospitality.

But some commercial sectors are booming during the pandemic.

Home improvement and renovations are doing record business as people turn their attention and holiday budgets to improving their homes and surroundings.

Which makes perfect sense a holiday although good for the soul is fleeting but… Continue

Posted on August 6, 2020 at 7:54am

Coping with Covid19

Government and health officials have made it very clear that we are all in this pandemic together and only by being apart can we come together and defeat the invisible enemy.

This has been a very difficult time for everyone both emotionally and financially. Like many people my ability to earn a living came to an abrupt halt with the cancellation of art shows, sales and all my workshops.

It was…

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Posted on April 15, 2020 at 9:27am

Everyday Art for Everyday people

Everyday Art

Social Experiment

To determine if art enriches your life.

There have been several scientific studies on how art enriches our lives.

According to Professor Semir Zeki, neurobiologist at the University College of London, when you stare at great artworks, the part of your brain that is stimulated…

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Posted on November 25, 2019 at 5:41pm

Warning - Read the Fine Print

A word of caution to all artists who are seduced into entering art competitions. Read the fine print very, very carefully.

Free entry and prize money may not be worth it.

Recently I came across such a competition run through the City of Edmonton (government) so I assumed it would be a legit competition. The call for submission was very particular it had to follow a theme and if your art…

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Posted on August 4, 2019 at 12:31pm

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At 10:59am on February 20, 2011, Lexi said…: WOW! You take really good pictures!

At 2:33pm on February 5, 2011, Performance Barefoot said…: Hi Linda

I am just about to upload a video of my novice horses endurance season :0)

Sarah

At 5:05pm on February 3, 2011, Lexie Tora said…: Ok i will check out your website thanks! And i am sorry i did not have any photos up. I am about to right now so only if you want to, you can look.

At 8:44pm on February 2, 2011, Lexie Tora said…: wow u r an amazing photographer! i want 2 be 1, i have a camera and luv 2 take pix of my beautiul pets but will never be that good. could ya take a look at mine and give me some advice??? thx ttyl

At 12:04am on January 17, 2011, Vicki Holmes said…: Hi Linda

Thanks for the friend request. I look forward to seeing some

of your photos. Vicki P.S. I lived in Edmonton for 35 years.

At 11:31pm on December 16, 2010, Sarah at HorseJobs.ca said…: Hi Linda,

Thanks for the friend request - it is great to connect with you here on Barnmice. :)

Sarah

www.horsejobs.ca

At 5:24pm on December 16, 2010, Laura Pillage said…: Hi Sounds Great... Jeanna lives near Camrose. I will forward her you web site. We will keep in touch as to your workshop dates places, and other infor will be great. (not looking to go into business just love taking photos..)

At 9:30am on December 11, 2010, Cynthia Incze said…: Hi Linda--I hear you about the cold!! You would love my Far Infrared spa... Warms you all the way through, which is what us Canadians need in the winter time. Too bad you're thousands of miles away, I'd offer you a free treatment. Better book a plane ticket before you get too much colder!

At 12:03pm on December 10, 2010, Cyndi said…: Hi Linda,

My apologies, I remember seeing the list of horse breeds on that link, and totally missed the Canadians! Maybe it's because the names were highlighted, not the breed. Amazing pics!

At 4:17am on December 10, 2010, Kim Robitaille said…: A very early good morning, Linda. Thank you for the friend invite! Your photographs are beautiful!

Take care and have a great day!

Kim