In the UK we are lucky enough to have beautiful native horses and ponies roaming our land. Some of the Native breeds originate from particular regions across the UK & Ireland and roam in semi-wild herds that are accustomed to their particular environments. Over the last five years, I have dedicated my time to travelling across the UK photographing the heart and soul of our native equine breeds, with an emphasis on our rare breed equines.  I hope that my Wild Hearts project will raise the profile of our native breeds who have grazed and shaped our land for hundreds of years – some of which are facing possible extinction. At a time when our world is fragile and in need of great change and care from us all. I believe it’s so important to cherish all our environments, nature and animals. With a passionate message of conservation at its heart, I hope that my exhibition and book aim will show people the heart and soul of these wonderful breeds and to encourage people to support these vulnerable breeds, either by protecting them in their natural environment or by buying a registered pony; a step which could help save these rare breeds.