Julia Marie Naglestad (44) from Kristiansand​
Living+working in Oslo since 2006
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Besides photography, I have always been fascinated by horses, cowboys, hats, nature, and country music. I loved the TV series Bonanza when I was younger, and after I moved to Oslo (2006) it was only natural to accept an extra job at the city's coolest pub with the same name.
In 2015 I needed to finally learn how to ride, and after a bit of research I found out that gauchos (Patagonias cowboys) are absolutely raw! I found an American-owned farm in Argentina; www.ranquilco.com, and decided to set out on an adventure for a few months.
We rode over mountains in sun, wind, rain and thunder. Through rivers and galloped over the Argentin steppes - and I loved it! So much so that I had to return the following year, and since then there have been riding trips both in Morocco and Mongolia, as well as shorter trips in Iceland, Lofoten and Hallingdal. And in June 2024 the trip goes to Georgia where I will help lead 50 horses over the mountain to summer pasture; www.unicorntrails.com/andbeyond/georgia/georgiaautumnhorsedrive/
Without a background in the horse environment and stables, it has been difficult to find a place in Oslo to ride , so I was very lucky when I finally found a horsefarm near Oslo where I felt welcome.
Many thanks Liv & co at Solli Gård in Asker - who teach me everything they know about horses.
I LOVE YOU!
«In the Icelandic language there is only the word hestur, which means horse. Locals and farmers could get very angry when their proud animals are called ponies.”
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It was on a course about the Icelandic horse with Pernille Notevarp that I heard the expression "Don't Call Me Pony" for the first time. Although I like all horses, including ponies, I really liked this expression - so I embroided it first on a cap I had. , then I ordered merch to sell.
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I can be booked as a photographer for new photos and projects. And I love to travel far outside Oslo for all horse-related projects. It is also possible to buy prints of my photographs.
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Please feel free to call or email me if you have any questions.
