Cheri Prill was born with a strong attraction to horses. She
dreamed of HORSES night and day. Unfortunately,
growing up in the city, and to a family that had difficulty
just trying to make ends meet, owning a horse would never
be a reality. Therefore, all she could do was dream of them
and draw them.
dreamed of HORSES night and day. Unfortunately,
growing up in the city, and to a family that had difficulty
just trying to make ends meet, owning a horse would never
be a reality. Therefore, all she could do was dream of them
and draw them.
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Throughout the years, Cheri has had her fine
art displayed in various Museums and has
won numerous awards. Her photographs, fine
art and graphic art have been used by major
breed associations, the IALHA, PFHA, ATTA,
IPHF to name a few, along with her work
being in private collections all over the
world, she also contributes for Equine related
events and charities. Cheri stated, "As I look
back I never would have thought that my art
& photos would be in magazines, displayed
in museums and so on, it is such an
incredible feeling knowing that I am living
my dreams! It is also such an honor to be
involved with such a variety of so many
magnificent horses and their owners. Its
amazing what you can do if you put your
mind to it and stay focused. Most importantly
value the encouragement from others who
believe in you."
art displayed in various Museums and has
won numerous awards. Her photographs, fine
art and graphic art have been used by major
breed associations, the IALHA, PFHA, ATTA,
IPHF to name a few, along with her work
being in private collections all over the
world, she also contributes for Equine related
events and charities. Cheri stated, "As I look
back I never would have thought that my art
& photos would be in magazines, displayed
in museums and so on, it is such an
incredible feeling knowing that I am living
my dreams! It is also such an honor to be
involved with such a variety of so many
magnificent horses and their owners. Its
amazing what you can do if you put your
mind to it and stay focused. Most importantly
value the encouragement from others who
believe in you."
With a strong determination in the fall of
2005, Cheri began learning photography.
Cheri excelled at her new skill. Within a
few months her images graced magazine
covers & various advertisements. In 2006
she assisted in forming Horse Show
Photography business, Stunning Vision
Photography, with partner & friend, Brandy
Johnson. Although the business was short
lived and dissolved in 2007 the business
proved to be a valuable experience. On
her own Cheri has continued with her
photography and now travels the US &
Puerto Rico for events and farm calls but is
not limited to only photographing horses.
2005, Cheri began learning photography.
Cheri excelled at her new skill. Within a
few months her images graced magazine
covers & various advertisements. In 2006
she assisted in forming Horse Show
Photography business, Stunning Vision
Photography, with partner & friend, Brandy
Johnson. Although the business was short
lived and dissolved in 2007 the business
proved to be a valuable experience. On
her own Cheri has continued with her
photography and now travels the US &
Puerto Rico for events and farm calls but is
not limited to only photographing horses.
At age 18, a unique opportunity crossed Cheri's path. Rumor
had it that a woman was selling a gelding and she had even
considered the meat market. Horrified at the thought Cheri
went to see him and instantly knew he was "the one". Offering
just $500 plus artwork she took the beautiful red bay home.
Finally a horse of her own! Which is also where her love for
the Paso Fino breed began.
In the evenings, after her day job at a Bank in the heart of
downtown Milwaukee, she drove to the country and cleaned
22 stalls daily at a Clydesdale / Belgian Farm in order to
board her new horse.
Having a troubled life and a longing for adventure, Cheri
moved to Florida, on her own, in 1996. Although times were
tough on her own, especially without her family, she still had
the drive for independence. She returned to college and with
the encouragement of her new friends, she became even
more motivated with her equine art and eventually acquired
over 7 Paso Finos.
She even made a huge sacrifice when she gave up all she
had, her apartment, and moved in with a friend to be able to
be able to purchase one particular special Paso Fino colt,
Conprometido de Diana. "Tido" throughout the years with his
beauty and playful personality, has been & continues to be
inspiration in Cheri's art & photos. The magical white stallion
she dreamed of as a child became a reality.
had it that a woman was selling a gelding and she had even
considered the meat market. Horrified at the thought Cheri
went to see him and instantly knew he was "the one". Offering
just $500 plus artwork she took the beautiful red bay home.
Finally a horse of her own! Which is also where her love for
the Paso Fino breed began.
In the evenings, after her day job at a Bank in the heart of
downtown Milwaukee, she drove to the country and cleaned
22 stalls daily at a Clydesdale / Belgian Farm in order to
board her new horse.
Having a troubled life and a longing for adventure, Cheri
moved to Florida, on her own, in 1996. Although times were
tough on her own, especially without her family, she still had
the drive for independence. She returned to college and with
the encouragement of her new friends, she became even
more motivated with her equine art and eventually acquired
over 7 Paso Finos.
She even made a huge sacrifice when she gave up all she
had, her apartment, and moved in with a friend to be able to
be able to purchase one particular special Paso Fino colt,
Conprometido de Diana. "Tido" throughout the years with his
beauty and playful personality, has been & continues to be
inspiration in Cheri's art & photos. The magical white stallion
she dreamed of as a child became a reality.
Having experience as a horse woman and as an exhibitor herself, of many different breeds &
disciplines, has been reflected in her work as a photographer & artist. She has been competing since
she was 6 years old in Western, Halter, Hunter classes and in 1998 began with Paso Fino Horses in
divisions from Classic Fino, Performance, Pleasure, Bella Forma and even costume. She has also
been honored to have performed many times with JR Morales & 7 time National Bella Forma Champ,
El Chino de el Batey. (View performace here).
disciplines, has been reflected in her work as a photographer & artist. She has been competing since
she was 6 years old in Western, Halter, Hunter classes and in 1998 began with Paso Fino Horses in
divisions from Classic Fino, Performance, Pleasure, Bella Forma and even costume. She has also
been honored to have performed many times with JR Morales & 7 time National Bella Forma Champ,
El Chino de el Batey. (View performace here).
| Conprometido performing the Spanish Walk |
Cheri feels she is truly blessed with her talents. She thanks her family, JR Morales, The Phillips family,
Jordyce Erz, Ronnie Watkins, Jaime, Javier, Jorge and all of the Suarez family, Dr. Jose Davila,
Rafael Valle and Karen Jenkins for their encouragement, support and reminding her of her "gift" and
to cherish it. Cheri also gives a very special thank you to her customers for their continued support.
Jordyce Erz, Ronnie Watkins, Jaime, Javier, Jorge and all of the Suarez family, Dr. Jose Davila,
Rafael Valle and Karen Jenkins for their encouragement, support and reminding her of her "gift" and
to cherish it. Cheri also gives a very special thank you to her customers for their continued support.
As Cheri grew, so did her longing to be around horses. Although she didn't own a horse, she still was very
determined to surround herself with the majestic creatures. She became every horse owner's nightmare.
Cheri was the kid that wouldn't go away always asking, "Can I pet your horse?", "Can I ride your horse." and
so on. Throughout the years She even cleaned stalls in exchange for Dressage & Jumping riding lessons
and to show, would borrow ANY horse, ANY breed available.
determined to surround herself with the majestic creatures. She became every horse owner's nightmare.
Cheri was the kid that wouldn't go away always asking, "Can I pet your horse?", "Can I ride your horse." and
so on. Throughout the years She even cleaned stalls in exchange for Dressage & Jumping riding lessons
and to show, would borrow ANY horse, ANY breed available.
The Face Behind StunningSteeds.com:
ARTIST & PHOTOGRAPHER CHERI PRILL
ARTIST & PHOTOGRAPHER CHERI PRILL
