NEW FOR 2026 BESPOKE PERSONAL PHOTOSHOOT VOUCHERS VALID FOR 1 YEAR FROM PURCHASE
WE ARE DELIGHTED TO FINALLY BE ABLE TO OFFER UNIQUE BESPOKE AND HIGHLY PERSONAL PHOTOSHOOTS WITH US AT OUR HISTORICAL CENTRE WITH OUR SPECIALLY TRAINED FILM HORSES AND OTHER ANIMALS IN COLLABORATION WITH PHOTOGRAPHER SALLI GAINSFORD AND MIKE BAKER EXPERTS IN PORTRAITURE AND OLD MASTERS STYLES WITH EQUINE, WOLF DOGS AND OTHER ANIMALS
Our famous horses have worked for Ralph Lauren, Dior, Gucci, Harry Styles, Ellie Goulding, Creed, Harrods, Celine, The Walking
Dead, Banana Republic, Foals, Jaguar, Burberry, Vogue, Mulberry, Nat Geo, BBC, ITV, Disney Plus, Matthew Seed and more!
These are rather special horses and animals you'll not find anywhere else AND ITS THE FIRST TIME WE WILL OFFER PHOTOGRAPHIC SHOOTS TO THE PUBLIC.
Come and rear on a trained Friesian film horse - suitable for any level of rider - expert tution on the shoot day - or pick another pose for your bespoke shoot experience.
Please discuss weight limits before booking and rider level so we can put your mind at ease.
PRICE STRUCTURE AND WHAT THIS INCLUDES
All packages include a 1.5 to 2 hour cinematic session with professional indoor equine studio lighting and outdoor environmental setups.
You can choose any styling from our extensive wardrobe collection from Viking warrior, elegant side saddle type lady in real wool or silk and historically correct clothing or bring your own best outfit for the shoot.
You'll receive a complimentary watermarked mobile gallery app with all images from your session to view and share with friends and family available for 60 days.
You can easily select your printed products from this gallery.
The gallery remains active for 60 days, and you can order additional products via the app during this time, should you wish too.
All the framed products have a selection of frames we can send images through to you so you can choose your farme to go with your house decoration before they are sent over to print, all of the products will be sent directly to the you.
Silver Package: £849
Choice of styling
Environmental portrait setup
Indoor equine studio setup
Rearing shot finale on Teake our Friesian, optional
3 x 5" x 7" HD Fine Art Prints presented on 8" x 10” Matt
Mobile phone app with personalised on-line digital gallery available for 60 days
SILVER - 3 x 5x7 inch- 8x10 matt
Gold Package: £1250
Choice of styling
Environmental portrait setups
Indoor equine studio setup
Rearing shot finale on Teake our Friesian, optional
1 x 16" x 12" Fine Art Framed Print plus
2 x 10" x 8" HD Fine Art Prints presented on 14" x 12” Matt
Mobile phone app with personalised on-line digital gallery - 60 days
GOLD - 1 framed fine art print with glass front +
2 x 8x10 inch prints with matts
Platinum Package: £1750
Choice of styling
Environmental portrait setups
Indoor equine studio setup using backdrops
Rearing shot finale on Teake our Friesian, optional
1 x 24" x 20" Fine Art Framed Print plus
3 x 10" x 8" HD Fine Art Prints presented on 14" x 12” Matt
Mobile phone app with personalised on-line digital gallery - 60 days
PLATINUM- large 20 inch x 24 inch - wipe over product (no glass) to look like an old masters painting.
Plus 3 x 10x8 inch of the matt mounted (matted images are without a frame, so you can frame yourself)
Your own PayPal account should give you a pay in 3 option if required.
If you don't use PayPal we can accept a bank transfer payment - message for information.
YOUR VOUCHER WILL BE POSTED TO YOU IN A PRESENTATION BOX
As this is a unique personal experience please do email us any questions you may have.
We can discuss what costume choices we have to offer, the horses, the experience level to rear, the backdrops, availability and more!
Email: info@horsebackcombat.co.uk or
WhatsAPP: Zana on 07984 874438
A Champagne reception greets you as we discuss your shoot and you meet your photographer Salli, Mike and ourselves as we guide you through your experience and talk about the horses and locoation.
Our special yard was built in 1768 and we are based on a beautiful and private 2000 country estate so we have amazing backdrops to choose from for your shoot from ancient woodlands, to open fields, the backdrop of an Georgian country house or an indoor option in the indoor arena using oil painting like backgrounds.
This will all be discussed before your shoot day
Shoot days will be set over certain dates through the year on a weekday or a Sunday option.
You may decide to come in the spring or the summer months or you may want a more autumnal vibe - we can even offer a couple of moody wintery options.
Up to 2 spectators are welcome on your shoot experience to watch on free of charge - no more than 4 please on a shoot -small charge added to cover drinks etc for over 2.
You may want to book this photoshoot for a special wedding gift, a hen do, a special birthday or anniversary or just beacuse you are worth it -the reason is up to you!
We can add a second person to your shoot experience - just let us know and we can offer a slight discount for 2 of you and this will also increase your photoshoot experience timings.
Optional Add On
Professional makeup artist available if required at additional cost on all packages - £150
We highly recommend this to elevate the experience and final results or bring your own.
We are fully licensed and insured to offer this experience
We hold a 5 star Animal Activity License to offer photoshoots using our animals
Animals available: Stunt horses, Andalucian and Friesian, tame and hand reared Valais Blacknose sheep, Wolf Dogs, a tame Red Deer, Kune Kune pigs, Exotics - Snake, Lizards ( summer only)
Viking Sheep and Pygmy Goats - these are all film animals used to cameras and people.
Please note: Only one animal per shoot -1 extra animal can be chosen on a Platinum package as it takes more time, for example the horse and a Wolfdog - choice can be made before booking your day
MEET SALLI GAINSFORD
As a specialist in soft lighting, I harness beauty of large modifiers to craft stunning portraits that capture the essence of every subject.
Whether it’s newborns, families, beloved pets, or unique character portraits.
With over three decades of experience, I have honed and refined a unique style in post-production that consistently meets the high expectations of my discerning clientele.
My commitment to excellence ensures that each project is approached with a meticulous eye for detail, resulting in exceptional final products that truly resonate.
MEET MIKE BAKER
Classcially Trained in camera artiste with an eye for detail.
Foundation of my work is based from working for large national corporate companies.
Having progressed from film to digital cameras has given me a wide variety of knoweldge & experience.
Having developed a real flair for lighting I am called upon by other working professionals to assist with the more challenging assignments.
My teaching skills are targeted towards Corporate, weddings, portrait, PR, headshots. For anyone that would like to master the art of studio & location lighting, in camera artitsty, posing.
Having a large tool box to hand as a general photographer has been and continues to be worth its weight in gold.
