Shawn Hamilton
Riding Through Sicily
Go horseback riding through the Italian island of Sicily, spanning six days with lots of long canters, wine tastings and…
Enchantment Equitreks: Riding Adventures Aiding in Horse Rescue
"The more butts in saddles, the more horses we can save," is the motto of Enchantment Equitreks, a mother/daughter-run riding…
How Horses Communicate Pain
Besides not being able to talk, horses are flight animals and have an instinctual ability to hide pain. So, how…
Ears up! Tips for Taking Pet Photos
If you're like most horse owners, your phone's camera roll is probably filled with photos of your horse. But, if…
Kiwi Delight: The Riding Destination of New Zealand
My New Zealand equestrian vacation all seems like a dream now. Today, as I write this, marks day 32 of…
Working with Pain in Horses
Ann Wallin, a certified neuromovement practitioner trained in the Anat Baniel Method, lives to improve riders and horses using Feldenkrais…
Choosing a Riding Vacation
As a photojournalist, I have made a career as a riding vacation junkie. In my opinion, having the opportunity to…
A Horseback Trek in Mongolia
In a country more than twice the size of Texas but with a population only the size of Houston,…
Packing List for a Riding Vacation
Equine photographer Shawn Hamilton has traveled all around the world and been on dozens of horse-powered adventures. We asked her…