KISMET Magazine 4/19/2025

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WHISPERS OF SPRING

Phyllis Burchett

Photographer

Phyllis Burchett’s love of horses has guided her life’s purpose. She enjoyed a successful horse training career that earned her many World and National Championships, primarily at Appaloosa shows She also trained horses for her amateur and youth clients who went on to win multiple titles. Eventually, Phyllis moved her concentration from the show pen to the breeding barn where she managed an extensive facility that offered both stallion and mare services for a variety of horse breeds.

Upon retiring from the horse industry, Phyllis embraced her love of travel and art, becoming a photographer. After having spent a lifetime in the equine industry, Phyllis explored landscape and wildlife photography before, eventually, the horses called her back. She has since dedicated herself to telling the story of the horse in images. She has been honored to photograph horses across the globe including the magnificent white horses of the Camargue in France, the horse fisherman of Belgium, the Connemara Pony of Ireland, and repeated trips to the iconic home and visage of

Instagram: @phyllisburchettphoto

the Icelandic horse. Her favorite subject, however, is the American Western horse at work on the ranch.

Phyllis began leading other photographers to opportunities where they could also capture the beauty of horses. She has hosted many photo tours and workshops across the United States and abroad. Her annual Iceland Equine Photo Tour is incredibly popular and maintains a waiting list at least two years out at all times!

Phyllis is 1/3 of the trio that makes up Cowgirls with Cameras. They help amateur and professional photographers master their craft with creativity and style. Their workshops, retreats, and classes are open, inviting environments by design, so you can feel free to explore fresh perspectives, acquire new skills, and have fun doing it!

Today, Phyllis is a beloved Instagram creator with a large, loyal following. Her work is featured on home décor and in art galleries She is a signature member of the Cowgirl Artists of America, a member of the Professional Photographers Association and

the Equine Photographers Network. She has won many awards for her work, including being named in the 2024 Western Life & Style 30 over 30 and has been featured twice in the Best of Western Horseman Western Photographers, winning the prestigious award in 2024.

Proudly handmade in the USA!

Hi and welcome to Ashley Robin Designs! Everything you see is meticulously drawn, tooled, dyed and assembled by the hands of one lady! Be sure to follow along on Facebook and Instagram @ashleyrobindesigns for updates and sneak peeks!

How to buy:

Once a month I add all the pieces I’ve been working on to the website in one big ole batch and we call this little shindig a “shop update”. Shop update dates and times will always be posted at the top of the website home page and on Instagram and shared to Facebook. You can follow along @ashleyrobindesigns for sneak peeks of pieces that will be available in current updates. Items are available on a first come first serve basis as I do not reserve pieces or take custom orders.

Sofía Márquez is a multidisciplinary artist and registered Architect based in the breathtaking San Luis Valley of southern Colorado As an 11th-generation rancher, she carries on her family’s legacy of raising livestock in one of the most stunning regions in the country a place she proudly calls God’s country.

Balancing the demanding rhythms of ranch life with a thriving architectural practice, Sofía is a rare blend of grit and grace By day (and often night), she designs custom homes for everyone from Hollywood stars to locals who barter in beer and sandwiches and everyone in between. With over 30 years of architectural experience, she still finds deep joy in her work, especially in helping people bring their dreams to life through thoughtful, beautifully crafted design.

Despite her packed schedule often clocking 80 to 90 hours a week Sofía reserves Sundays for rest and reflection Her love for the ranching lifestyle doesn’t stop at the physical labor; it pours into her art. Through pen and ink, she captures the spirit of the

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cowboy way, the daily poetry of ranch life, and the stories of the land and people who shape it.

Many of her drawings are inspired by true events moments shared with friends, quiet reflections, and flashes of humor or hardship Her artwork often features handwritten quotes meant to uplift, reminding us to chase our dreams, to keep going when life gets hard, and to live fully, with purpose and passion.

To Sofía, husbanding livestock is more than work it’s a calling And through every blueprint, every brushstroke, and every hardearned sunrise on the ranch, she honors that calling with heart, heritage, and a deep connection to the land.

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rooted in the rhythm of rural life. I studied Animal Science at South Dakota State University, with double minors in Equine Studies and Agriculture Business fields that reflect my deep connection to the land, animals, and the hardworking spirit of the Midwest.

Photography has long been a passion of mine, but it wasn’t until a workshop in 2019 with Chris Dickinson that the spark turned into a fire. That experience led to the creation of Open Spaces Photography, a brand that reflects my love for wide horizons, honest moments, and the beauty found in everyday life

Today, I live just outside Rapid City, South Dakota, surrounded by the majestic Black Hills and the rugged beauty of the Badlands. I travel across the Midwest capturing stories through my lens authentic, timeless, and full of soul

When I’m not on the road or behind the camera, you can find me at home with my

tending to our little farm filled with ckens, dogs, and cats. Life is full, a little wild, and exactly the way I like it.

Photographer Instagram: @themnfarmgirl

Alejandro is a self made hat maker based in Andalusia(south of Spain). His designs are mainly inspired in his own life experience and specially in his great passion, for nature and ethnic cultures that he’s got to meet in his many travels.

He’s got a culinary background, and thanks to this he’s worked in many different countries, as diverse as Scotland, France, Singapore, Bahamas, Mexico or middle East. Traveled for years through South America, South east Asia, Middle east and Africa.

Through his travels he’s got to the idea of the hat making, and fell in love with the idea of expressing his vision of fashion and life style through his designs in such a personal accessory. the hobby soon became the a project, and the project to a reality.. when the rules aren’t written you are the master of your destiny..

Leaving the comfort zone of a quite solid career to completely change your life style was a challenge that greatly is paying off.

STABLE STYLE

V.M. DRESSAGE STABLES

Tranquilityechoesaroundthisexpansive propertywithafocusonthehorse’swellbeing.

Credits: PerCavalliArquitetura

Mainarchitect–GiuliaBitarMalfatti

Cocreativearchitect:MariaPerezCoelhoBento Landscaping–AmilGramas

Frames,stalldoorsandWindows–Samuelfrom MaderSilva PhotographybyCacáBratke

CLUB ECUESTRE HA

Thisjumpingfacilityisinspiredbymodern architecturewithafocusonsustainability. STABLE STYLE

Photography by Begoña Terradas Rodriguez

A MODERN & SUSTAINABLE HORSE PROPERTY IN ARGENTINA

Traditional construction was used for this stable with concrete, iron and hardwood walls to create a durable barn. All of the stalls are made from concrete, while the social walls and dividers are constructed of brick and concrete. Inside the barn there are 20 stalls, a loft with a bathroom and gallery, main tack room, secondary tack room and 2 interior wash stalls.

STABLE STYLE

PATRIOT FARM

Touranequestrianparadisewiththeperfect layout.

Born and raised in Colorado, Sarah Dean’s lifelong love for drawing began at a young age Influenced by the western landscapes and lifestyle of her home state, her work showcases the beauty of the horse from working cowponies on cattle ranches to wild herds roaming free. Through training under various professional artists, she honed her skills in oil painting and graphite. Sarah aims to capture the essence of her subjects in each piece, inviting viewers to delve into fleeting moments and ignite their imagination

ANNA ARCHINGER PHOTOGRAPHY

@annaarchinger photography

Dylan Gordon

@dylangordon

Born and raised on the Central Coast of California, Dylan was brought up raising horses, surfing and skating throughout his youth. The pursuit to tell stories came naturally when he began pointing his camera towards what and who he loved most. Now known for his work in the Outdoor and Editorial realms Dylan travels the globe shooting with Top Athletes and brands.

Dylan now resides in Ventura, California. He is a freelance photographer, director and brand ambassador. He splits his time on the road, in the mountains and in the ocean.

For Print, Commissions and Freelance inquiries please email Dylan at: Dylangordon@mac.com

EMBRACE THE SPIRIT

WHERE WILD HORSES RUN FREE

Michael Pintar is known for generating rodeo and western imagery capturing the spirit of America's greatest sport and cowboy lifestyle.

Good rodeo photography requires a profound understanding of the sport and skill in capturing moments of the western culture in dynamic and visually compelling ways

"When it comes to captivating rodeo photography, Michael Pintar takes the cake for capturing one-ofa-kind shots," Cowboy Lifestyle Magazine | Autumn 2023.

Lauren Purves Photographer

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