Debra Garside

Horsewoman. Photographer. Artist. Conservationist. Adventurer. Tour Leader Debra Garside is a professional wildlife photographer. Her award-winning work has been exhibited in such prestigious venues as the Smithsonian Natural History Museum in Washington, DC, and the Natural History Museum in London, UK. Debra's thirty-year background as one of Canada's most accredited horse trainers gives her a unique perspective into her wildlife subjects—particularly wild horses—as she produces intimate and nuanced photographs. Debra travels annually to remote locations, including Sable Island National Park and Mongolia, to document wild horses and horse culture. However, it is closer to home that Debra finds one of her favourite inspirations: the wild horses of Alberta's eastern slopes. In 2018, for her work as a photography educator, guide, and wild horse specialist, Debra was awarded a fellowship with the Royal Canadian Geographical Society College of Fellows. Debra currently lives in Foothills County, Alberta, and owns the Garside Art Gallery & Studio in Longview. When not travelling, she enjoys sculpting, fashion design, and working at home with her three adopted Alberta wild horses. www.debragarside.com