In these piggybacking pictorials, a show of power is displayed over the more submissive party—most times a horse is the prop, but sometimes it is everything from another person to a puppy.
Horses are such majestic and powerful animals that it is really an impressive feat for humans to have tamed them. Riding them has always been a symbol of power—the rider has control over the animal and a hierarchy is clear. The fact that some photo shoots now have other people as the supporting base, be in it good fun (like in ‘Ultimate Piggyback Prints’) or dark S&M fashion (see ‘Submissive Circus Shoots’), may be a testament to our paradigms on power and status.
The evolution of what is and what is not acceptable in fashion editorials is an indication of the development of a more open and accepting culture.
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Elegant Equestrian Photography
'Affinites' Featuring Martha Streck Grazes Gorgeously
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22
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The Ultra Hot Fashion Tale Magazine AW 2010 Spread by Jimmy Backius
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20
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The C Magazine 'Wild Horses' Editorial Stars Free Spirit Erin Wasson
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Ebony Equestrian Editorials
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Posh Piggyback Pictorials
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Elegant Equestrian Editorials
Nylon Mexico's Goodbye Horses Spread Stars Taylor Warren
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Painted Derby Horses
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‘Desnuda por Central Park' in Vogue Espana is Luxurious
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Ultimate Piggyback Prints
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Horse-Hugging Photography
Leonie Purchas Captures Families Around the World
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Horse-Hugging Jockey Shoots
The Tush #26 Dimphy Janse Issue Gets the Sport Sizzling
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Prehistoric Piggyback Rides
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