Ride the Sky Equine Photography

Ride the Sky Equine Photography Betsy Bird, M.Photog. Cr., CPP | Award-winning Horse & Pet Photographer 🐴📸🐶 | Author, Speaker & Mentor 🎤📖| TN, North GA & Beyond 📍| Stop by, Say Hi!👇

Equine and Equestrian Photography

http://www.ridetheskyequine.com

Alright, let’s stir the pot for a second. 👀Mares. You either worship the ground they strut on…or you’ve decided you’re m...
09/06/2025

Alright, let’s stir the pot for a second. 👀

Mares. You either worship the ground they strut on…or you’ve decided you’re more of a goofy gelding kind of rider.

💅 Team Mare: You live for the sass, the side-eye, and the queen energy. She’s got opinions—and you respect that.

🤣 Team Gelding: Your boy’s basically a Labrador with hooves. He’s chill, charming, and maybe not the sharpest hoof pick in the tack box, but you love him for it.

So… where do you fall?

👇 Drop your vote in the comments:
🐴 = Team Mare
😂 = Team Gelding
🤷‍♀️ = “I’ll take one of each, please.

Let’s hear it: What’s your ride-or-die horse personality?

🖼️ Bare walls are fine... until you realize they’re saying absolutely nothing about the life you live. One of my favorit...
09/03/2025

🖼️ Bare walls are fine... until you realize they’re saying absolutely nothing about the life you live. One of my favorite things—hands down—is when clients send me texts or emails with photos of their new artwork on the wall. Their horses. Their dogs. Their story, front and center in the place they call home.

I’ve walked into plenty of houses with blank walls or generic decor that doesn’t mean much to anyone. But after a session? That changes.

Now, it’s 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 horse frozen mid-gallop in the golden light.
𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 dog’s soulful eyes captured in a moment that hits you right in the heart.
𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 living room finally telling the story of who they are—and who they love.

Knowing these images will hang proudly for years... long after the hoofbeats and pawprints have quieted... that’s the part that gets me. Every time. ❤️

📍If you’re in Chattanooga, Knoxville, or the surrounding East Tennessee and North Georgia area and ready to turn your blank walls into something that actually matters, let’s chat!

“What if my horse doesn’t behave during the session?” Oh, you mean… acts like a...horse? 😅If you think every horse I’ve ...
08/30/2025

“What if my horse doesn’t behave during the session?” Oh, you mean… acts like a...horse? 😅

If you think every horse I’ve ever photographed stood like a statue and nailed every pose on the first try, then do I have some beachfront property in Kansas to sell you. 🐎✨

Here’s the truth: horses have opinions. They have moods. They have days when they feel majestic and cooperative… and days when they’re basically a 1,200-pound toddler who skipped naptime.

And that’s okay.

Over the years, I’ve photographed everything from calm, collected show veterans to spicy young colts who thought standing still was a suggestion. And out of all those sessions, there’s only been one horse who needed a reschedule.

Just one.

Most of the time, we just pivot. We read the room (or the pasture), adjust the plan, and work with whatever your horse is feeling that day—playful, pouty, or picture-perfect.

So no, your horse doesn’t have to be a flawless angel to get beautiful images. They just have to show up and be themselves. The rest? I’ve got it covered.

📸 Ready to create something special with your not-so-perfect pony? Let’s chat!

Look, I’m not saying your horse needs professional artwork on the wall...But I am saying I’ve seen the way they toss tha...
08/24/2025

Look, I’m not saying your horse needs professional artwork on the wall...But I am saying I’ve seen the way they toss that mane. 🌬️🐎

Liberty Sessions are back this fall. And they’re 100% focused on your horse doing what they do best: being completely themselves. No halters. No humans. Just the moment you never want to forget.

Let's Chat! 🍂

She wasn’t chasing a photo. She was living a moment. Wind in her hair. Trust in every stride. A bond that no one could u...
08/21/2025

She wasn’t chasing a photo. She was living a moment. Wind in her hair. Trust in every stride. A bond that no one could understand - unless they’ve lived it too. 💫

We squeezed this session in between two massive storms. Thunder rumbling, sky brooding, wind doing its moody main character thing. And somehow... it made everything even more them.🌩️

Because this wasn’t about looking pretty for the camera (though, let’s be honest, she understood the assignment 😍).

It was about honoring the love of a lifetime. That one-in-a-million horse who saw her through it all. And, if you’ve ever had one like that…you know.

This kind of love doesn’t fade. It deserves to be remembered...tulle, storm clouds, and all.

If this feels like your story, you know where to find me.🖤

It’s a crazy week over here at Ride the Sky … because in addition to sessions and everyday work life, I’m moving both of...
08/18/2025

It’s a crazy week over here at Ride the Sky … because in addition to sessions and everyday work life, I’m moving both of my sons into their college dorms. 🎓📦

They’re headed into their junior years (um, how??), and I’m equal parts proud and exhausted just thinking about all the loading, unloading, and hauling of mini fridges that lies ahead.

Can’t wait to hear about their classes and adventures once they’re settled—though let’s be honest, I won’t understand half of what they’re saying. One of them can talk about medieval wars and weaponry all day, and the other will be chatting about engineering and aerospace. I was more of a "Sign me up for all the marketing and advertising classes" kind of girl. 🤓

So if you don't see me this week, just know I’m probably sweating through my eyeballs, praying someone brought the extra-large box of Liquid I.V., and deeply regretting every life choice that placed me in the South during August. ☀️💦

🎯 This girl was not built for southern summers. Wish me luck surviving dorm move-in during August heat with 10,000% humidity.

🐴Ever hear the saying, “Do what makes you happy”? Well, if spending time with your horse makes you happy…You should abso...
08/15/2025

🐴Ever hear the saying, “Do what makes you happy”? Well, if spending time with your horse makes you happy…

You should absolutely do more of that. 🐴💛

Grooming. Grazing. Galloping. Just being.

Because life’s too short to wait for the “perfect” time to do the thing that fills your soul.

And if capturing that joy—your bond, your connection, your ride-or-die moments—sounds like your kind of happy?

Let’s turn it into art you’ll treasure every day.

👇
Ready to celebrate your horse and the happiness they bring you?
Visit the website to learn more about creating your custom equestrian portrait session. https://ridetheskyequine.com

“What if my horse won’t stand still? He’s never going to make it through a portrait session.” Oh, friend. Let’s chat!If ...
08/12/2025

“What if my horse won’t stand still? He’s never going to make it through a portrait session.”

Oh, friend. Let’s chat!

If I asked 𝘺𝘰𝘶 to stand in one spot, look gorgeous, and smile for an hour without moving... could you do it? 🤔

Didn’t think so. You’d fidget. You’d think about snacks. You’d start wondering what your friends were doing without you.

So why expect your horse to be any different?

Some horses are totally chill about standing still. Others need to move, stretch, maybe channel their inner toddler on a sugar high. And guess what? Both are totally normal. And...more importantly, both can still get stunning portraits.

During our creative consultation, we’ll talk through your horse’s personality so we can create a session plan that works for 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮. And on session day, we adjust as needed—because horses have moods, too, and we’re not here to fight them. We’re here to work with them.

Whether your horse is a statue or a squirrely goofball, we’ll get images that capture exactly who they are—and you’ll love every bit of it.

📸 Want to learn more about horse photography sessions in Chattanooga, Knoxville, or surrounding areas? Head to https://ridetheskyequine.com to get started.

🐶 You know what’s really cool about dogs? They’re down for whatever. 🐾🎯 Want to throw a frisbee until your arm falls off...
08/10/2025

🐶 You know what’s really cool about dogs? They’re down for whatever. 🐾

🎯 Want to throw a frisbee until your arm falls off? There’s a dog who’s been waiting for that moment since breakfast.

🥾 Prefer trail running through the woods? There’s a dog that will outrun you and carry sticks twice its size.

🛋️ More of a couch + cozy blanket + Hallmark movie type? Your dog is already claiming the warmest spot and calling dibs on snacks.

Whether your life is high-energy chaos or laid-back snuggle sessions, your dog is ready to be right there with you. And that kind of unconditional ride-or-die loyalty? It deserves to be celebrated (and photographed).

👇
What’s your favorite thing to do with your dog?
Tell me in the comments (and show me a picture of your favorite trail buddy, couch potato, or frisbee boy).

Let’s play a game called “Why Is My Horse Like This?” 🐎🙃 Swipe ➡️ for a roundup of all the equestrian chaos we pretend i...
08/06/2025

Let’s play a game called “Why Is My Horse Like This?” 🐎🙃 Swipe ➡️ for a roundup of all the equestrian chaos we pretend is totally normal.

From interpretive dance mid-ride to spontaneous mud dives right after a bath, our horses really understand the assignment - just not the one we actually gave them. 💁‍♀️

Which one hits a little too close to home? Drop your favorite in the comments ⬇️ Better yet—tag your horse bestie so they don’t feel so alone in the struggle. 😂

🐾🐴 It's National Friendship Day... but let’s be real, this one goes out to the barn aisle crew, the trail ride buddies, ...
08/03/2025

🐾🐴 It's National Friendship Day... but let’s be real, this one goes out to the barn aisle crew, the trail ride buddies, and the fellow dog people who’ve become family.

Shoutout to the friends we didn’t meet at work or school, but because of a horse or a dog.

You know the ones:

✨ Your barn bestie who holds your horse and your life together at the same time
✨ The trail ride crew who laughs when your horse spooks at a leaf that looked at him funny
✨ The fellow agility folks who know exactly what "he’s in chaos mode today" means
✨ The person next to you in July heat, both of you melting at the horse show, passing each other water bottles and moral support

These friendships didn’t start in a coffee shop.
They started in the aisle of a barn in Chattanooga, out on a muddy trail near Ringgold, or during a lesson when your dog decided weave poles were a suggestion, not a rule.

But they stuck.
Because shared chaos builds unbreakable bonds.
And let’s face it... horses and dogs are really good at helping you find your kind of people.

💬 Tag your crew. The ones who’ve been with you through the good, the muddy, and the meltdown. Let them know they’re stuck with you now.

Did you know that the level of grooming plays a huge part in how your images come out? It's important to have your horse...
07/29/2025

Did you know that the level of grooming plays a huge part in how your images come out? It's important to have your horse bathed, clipped (if you clip), and immaculately groomed. 🪣🐎🧼

Think "show ready". If your horse is dirty, muddy, or being annoyed by flies, it's all going to affect how your images come out.

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