A Sunset Session with Dales Ponies in Downeast Maine Foals change almost daily. If you’ve raised one, you know how quickly it happens. One week they’re wobbling around the pasture on impossibly long legs, trying to figure out how their body works. The next, they’re racing across the field with confidence, discovering just how fast […]

Explore the heartfelt narrative captured by Maine equine photographer Jennifer Bechard as she details the touching journey of Alicia Flanigan, an Icelandic horse trainer devoted to guiding her clients in finding their perfect equine companion. Recently published in the March 2024 issue of the United States Icelandic Horse Congress quarterly magazine.

Maine’s 24th Annual Sleigh Day event at Skyline Farm in North Yarmouth, Maine was held today. Nestled in the heart of the village center, Skyline Farm is a historic gem of 54 acres of pristine fields and woods, preserving the town’s rich agricultural heritage. Today’s event celebrated the farm’s rich history and offered a mix […]

Connecting with Horses at the Common Ground Country Fair It was a pleasure to meet Chris Lombard in person at the Common Ground Country Fair on September 23, 2023 in Unity. His first demonstration, titled Connecting with Horses, focused on the relationship between humans and horses. Chris was kind enough to invite me into the […]

Herding Sheep with a border collie on the farm is an asset to the farm. When I arrived at the farm down the long dirt driveway, I was greeted by the sweetest little resident dog named, Birke. Her owner was out back with her horses and didn’t hear me arrive. Birke’s instincts instantly kicked in […]

Fire & Ice Icelandic Horses LLC, located in Limington, Maine is owned and operated by Nikkisue & Alicia Flanigan. I had the pleasure of photographing some of the goings on around the farm for their brand new website http://fireandice.horse/. Alicia and her Mom absolutely adore their horses and the love and care they give them is […]