4005 Wild Horse Images represents a special facet of my equine-focused photography. These images capture the beauty and majesty of America’s wild horses, all taken personally by me in remote locations.
My fascination with wild horses started when a special gray mare, branded 4005, captivated me while taking photographs at a Bureau of Land Management mustang holding facility. This mustang gazed well beyond my lens and into my soul.
“After years of declaring I’d never own a horse, I gave 4005 a new life and a new name: Liberty, appropriate considering her newfound home out in the country. After six weeks of keeping this companion a secret, I decided I’d better tell my husband! ”
Liberty has inspired me to traverse far and wide where wild horses roam, with little more than a camera in hand and a compassionate connection to bring these images to life. The lengths I’ve gone to seize these moments underscore my passion for these incredible creatures. I strive to capture the sensitivity, intelligence and fierce nature of wild horses, and further an appreciation of a species that has evolved and persevered over tens of millions of years.
Jessica + Liberty
The first time I saw BLM Mustang No. 4005, now renamed, Liberty.
Jessica removing Liberty’s BLM tag number,
liberty’s original wildhorse herd
Cold Springs Herd, Oregon