Meet Cherie Ramsdell
Horses, cattle drives with her grandfather, harsh winters, and the quiet grit of a cowboy’s country aren’t just elements of Cherie Ramsdell’s life; they are what inspire her work.
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Meet Russell Smith
In 2001, Russell Smith made a bold decision. He decided to walk away from his successful career in the printing industry and give himself a timeline of one year to pursue his true passion: becoming a full-time artist.
Meet Jonathan Noon
Sometimes the greatest gifts arrive at the most unexpected times. With a master’s degree in exercise physiology and plans to open a sports performance facility, Jonathan Noon thought he knew his career path.
Connected by design
Construction is moving forward on the new Equine Instincts Gallery at WEC Ocala. Behind these unfinished walls, a new home for art, artists, and collectors is taking shape—one created for discovery, conversation, and connection.
The Reveal Begins
Construction is moving forward on the new Equine Instincts Gallery at WEC Ocala. Behind these unfinished walls, a new home for art, artists, and collectors is taking shape—one created for discovery, conversation, and connection.
Meet David Barkby
David Barkby was seventeen years old when he first learned what wood could do in the right hands, and he’s never stopped learning.
Meet Tatiana Cardenas Ospino
The first time Tatiana truly understood horses, she wasn’t riding one. She was watching her brother, who has cerebral palsy, settle into the saddle at an equine therapy center.
Meet Ricardo Cardenas-Eddy
One thing about Ricardo Cardenas-Eddy is that he creates with intention. Whether he’s working on a painting or sculpture, every piece begins
Meet Susan McClafferty
For life-long equestrian Susan McClafferty, photographing horses isn’t just a job. It’s the intersection of everything she loves and is most passionate about. During the week, Susan works as a consultant, bringing innovation, problem-solving, and technical expertise to a large healthcare system.
New Year | New Artists | New Artwork
2026 is off to a full gallop at Equine Instincts. January has been an exciting and incredibly busy start to the Florida season.
A Monumental Moment: “Piaffe” Installed at Highpointe Ranch in Aubrey, Texas
Piaffe, an 8-foot bronze sculpture by Equine Instincts co-founder and artist Tammy Tappan, is now permanently installed at the entrance roundabout of Highpointe Ranch
The Gold Standard: Rebecca Hart’s Journey Beyond the Podium
At Equine Instincts, we’re no strangers to the profound connection between humans and horses. Our walls showcase the very partnership that defines the equestrian world.
Meet Tom Boatright: Creating Beauty from Chaos
For Tom Boatright, the path to becoming a painter wasn’t direct. He would first journey through the soccer fields, quarter horse ranches, and a computer science career before finally arriving at the canvas in his early forties.
Thanksgiving Newsletter
As we pause our busy schedules to spend time with family and friends on this Thanksgiving Holiday, we wanted to take a moment to Thank YOU – our collectors, our friends, our business partners and more!
From Bronze to Bean: A Thanksgiving Reflection on Art, Family, and Finding Your Own Path
I’ve spent most of my life surrounded by bronze, clay, and horses. My days in the studio are filled with the rhythm of sculpting — shaping muscle, movement, and spirit into form. Every piece starts as clay, dark and rich, soft enough to carry expression but strong enough to hold its story.