84 SIDELINES OCTOBER 2014
FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE
fractures of her pelvis, jaw and wrist, and nearly lost an eye.
“I came back from that and bought my first horse four years ago — a
much older Thoroughbred off the track,” said Susan. “Leon became my
friend and taught me so much and helped me overcome my fear.”
Health issues prompted the gallant OTTB’s retirement. She now
partners with Lyric, an Oldenburg-Thoroughbred cross hunter. In July,
they competed in Susan’s first crossrail class, earning the championship.
Currently, Susan is working toward her “ambitious goal” of competing in
the Mini-Hunter division: she works out at the gym and takes lessons on
Lyric with the 8- to 10-year olds at Segars Stables in Canton, Georgia.
Susan is available for commissions and enjoys traveling on location.
“I have such a deep love of horses and children and people who love
horses,” she said. “For 26 years I’ve been photographing my children,
Sam, David and Mariah, and my husband, Lance, is my photo assistant.
My family and my horses are my role models, inspirations and my artistic
muses.”
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All photos courtesy of Susan K. Friedland
Blonde American
Bucking Bronco
Paint Mare, foal
