Finally the book!

Forgotten Horses

I am thrilled to announce the publication of my first ever book! It is dedicated to the Forgotten Horses, my ongoing project. Since 2018 I am exploring rare and endangered horse breeds through my photography and this book offers a deeper presentation of the topic and 15 horse breeds in German and English language. 

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Upcoming Explorer Dates

My offers for portfolio days and photo tours for horse photographers of all levels and those who want to discover equine photography.

Hi! My name is Cécile, I’m an award winning Photographer, Designer, Marketer and Explorer — and a Renaissance Soul with many interests and passions. 

Cécile Zahorka is known from:
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Forgotten Horses

Did you know that almost 60% of our equine breeds are vulnerable? I’m exploring rare and endangered horse breeds to give them a new platform and raise awareness.
My Passion is to travel

Equine Photography Tours & Portfolio Days

Let us escape on an exciting journey full of horse photography, beautiful places and great people. My Explorer events can be one-day adventures or extend to large expeditions. With changing destinations and themes we will never be bored. You have the choice, I would be happy to welcome you.
Let's have a Photoshooting

Fine Art Photo Session

Fine Art photo sessions create poetic memories and turn your horse into an artwork. I also offer advertising photography for horses owners, breeders, equestrians, business owners, societies and influencers.

Cécile Zahorka has worked with:

I work in more than 20 countries, from Côte d’Ivoire in West Africa to the Faroe Islands in Northern Europe, photographing and collaborating with traditional state studs, passionate breeders, conservationists, biologists, farmers, and experienced show teams. Speaking multiple languages, I easily adapt to different cultural and international contexts, allowing me to connect with people and capture their horses through my lens.

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Show & Equestrian

Under the name Vor-die-Linse Fotografie I have been touring the showgrounds of Europe and documenting large and small events from the Haflinger and Edelbluthaflinger scene.
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Free Horses

Wild horses have fascinated humans for ages and everybody who has experienced free roaming herds adds this to the list of the best wildlife experiences. In my current project I’m exploring Free Horses in Europe.
Breed Portraits

Forgotten Horses & Free Horses

Forgotten Horses

Vercors de Barraquand

Risk Level: at risk
Local Risk Level: Critical
Listed by DAD-IS
Small horse breed from France

Forgotten Horses

Boulonnais

Risk Level: at risk
Local Risk Level: vulnurable
Listed by DAD-IS
Draft horse breed from France

Arenberg-Nordkirchener Pony
Forgotten Horses

Arenberg-Nordkirchner Pony

Risk Level: at risk
Local Risk Level: Critical
Listed by DAD-IS, GEH
Rare and endangered horse breed

Forgotten Horses

Alte Mecklenburger Linien

Risk Level: at risk
Local Risk Level: critical
Listed by GEH
Warmblood horse breed from Germany

Forgotten Horses

Hucul

Risk Level: at risk
Local Risk Level: unkown
Listed by DAD-IS
Mountain horse breed from the Carparthes

Rottaler horse
Forgotten Horses

Rottaler

Risk Level: at risk
Local Risk Level: very critical
Listed by DAD-IS, GEH
Heavy Warmblood breed from Germany

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