The
photography of award winning Equine photographer Linda Finstad
will showcase over 40 breeds, their origins and enduring contribution
to Canadian culture.
Horses were not native to Alberta, this exhibit will tell the story of how and
why they came here and the important role they played both in the past and in
today’s culture.
This comprehensive collection of photographs and records will ensure that today’s
Horses of Alberta have a place in history.
Why create such an Exhibit?
It was well documented by early photographers;
The important part horses played in the development of Canada
- Heavy Horses worked on farms and in the logging industry
, quarter horses herded cattle across the prairies, Mules
carried
packs and a variety of breeds were used as riding horses and
to pull horse drawn buggies and carriages, Horses were the
most popular form of transport. a valuable commodity to be
bought
and sold (like cars) they went hunting and carried pioneers
on long trips. No one can deny that horse were an important
part
of our culture.
Over the last hundred years a lot has changed in our society
and so has the role of the horse.
However
horses are our inheritance and they still play a very important
part in our culture. Their roles have changed dramatically. They no longer have such
hard work to carry out and the breeds have changed and evolved
to suit their new tasks.
This unique and historical exhibit will document where the horse
is today, what he looks like and his role in society. Because
who knows what he will look like 100 years from now.
This will be a comprehensive study of all the breeds in Alberta
and their modern day uses, using photography and journalism in
an easy to follow then and now style.
How to participate;
If you can answer YES to any of the following questions
• A resident of Alberta.
• Own and or breed horses.
• Use horses to earn a living (sale, training, farming, tourism,
exhibitions, competitions, racing, rodeo etc.)
• Own horses that 100 years ago had a very different job than
they do today. i.e. ponies that would have been used in the
coal mines years ago - now have a much better life as pony
club ponies
• Know the history of your horses and want their blood lines
to be preserved for future generations.
We really want to hear from you!
Please e-mail Linda Finstad at info@asharperimage.ca and
request your info pack.
There is no cost to participate!
Together we can ensure an accurate and informative record is
created for future generations. To create a fair and unbiased
exhibit we are looking for several representatives from each
breed.
Photo Shoots will be scheduled from April to October
The Horses
As
representatives from each breed are photographed, their images
will be posted - click on the active links to view