The Celebration of Horses with Ashley Tolton | Equine Mastery

The Celebration of Horses: Ashley Tolton

Ashley is a contemporary realist painter who bridges her extensive history as a professional equestrian with the formal traditions of fine art, creating sophisticated works that honor the horse. From a career as a professional rider and trainer in the San Francisco Bay Area, Ashley now paints on an Eastern Oregon ranch, channeling her deep knowledge of equine partnership into her art.

With a foundation in Pre-Veterinary Medicine, Ashley pivoted in early 2024 to formal art education at the New York Academy of Art, studying old masters techniques in oil painting. This commitment to classical craftsmanship underpins her style, which blends timeless methods with a contemporary sensibility to capture her subjects' unique character and physical presence. She continues to jump her KWPN gelding, a dynamic expression of the horsemanship that inspires her work.

Ashley’s practice creates heirloom works for collectors who value tradition, craftsmanship and the artistry of timeless pieces, celebrating the beauty and connections within the equestrian world. Her talent has earned multiple awards and features, including in the Western Horseman 2024 Calendar.

Join Ashley in celebrating the bond between human and horse, where deep experience and formal artistry come together to create meaningful work that honors the refined traditions of the equestrian world.

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Director and Editor - Visuals: Wiranya Divitotawela
Collaboration and Videography: ‪@ashleytoltonart‬

Timestamps:

00:25 – What sparked your connection with horses?
01:58 – What does the concept of partnership with horses mean to you?
03:43 – What obstacles have you faced in your journey and how did you overcome them?
06:29 – What was the most rewarding aspects of your involvement with horses?

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