Point Reyes National Seashore

This body of work originated during volunteer service at Point Reyes National Seashore's Morgan Horse Ranch, a site of profound historical significance. Once serving as a central hub for breeding and training horses for ranger patrol operations, the ranch supplied Morgan horses to National Parks throughout the United States. The breeding program concluded in 1999, marking the birth of the final horse in this unique lineage. By the time this documentation began, only a handful of these extraordinary animals remained, representing the conclusion of a remarkable chapter in National Park Service history.

These photographs serve as documentation of this final legacy—a story that remains largely undiscovered within the celebrated National Seashore that housed these animals. The documentation extends beyond the horses themselves to encompass the broader landscape, driven by a conviction that these animals were integral parts of this remarkable Seashore, revealing their interconnected relationship.

Point Reyes, steeped in millennia of history and serving as home to countless species and cultures across time, continues to preserve narratives that transcend temporal boundaries. Through this photographic series, this work contributes to the Seashore's ongoing story, ensuring that this particular chapter of equine heritage and coastal wilderness is preserved for future generations.