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by **dressagewoman** » Thu Nov 12, 2009 9:27 am

Acclaimed equine photographer Susan Sexton passed away peacefully in her sleep last night. I consider myself lucky to have known her through the world of equine photography. While I never met her in person, like many of you here, I had a kinship with her through the world wide web. I know most of you aren't equine photographers, but for those who have been doing this dressage thing for a while, especially at higher levels, chances are, you've been the subject of Susan's focus. My deepest condolences to her family.

Another photographer and dear friend of Susan's had this to say about her:

Susan was an exceptional person and equine photographer. She taught and inspired many new and established photographers, both equine and otherwise. Her endless spirit and and wonderful imagery will be terribly missed by her many friends, clients, peers and most of all, her family.

by **friday** » Thu Nov 12, 2009 10:00 am

Never met her, but I remember seeing Susan Sexton's name in horse magazines when I was growing up. I'm sure most horse people have heard of her and seen some of her photographs. My condolences to her family.

by **possumtrot** » Thu Nov 12, 2009 10:01 am

Sad news.

I had the honor of meeting her a few times at shows. She sure did know her craft!

by **Edith Ann Rivers** » Thu Nov 12, 2009 10:56 am

I am so sorry to hear that! I loved her work! And it's nice to know she shared her knowledge.
RIP
Jean

by **Emily** » Thu Nov 12, 2009 11:05 am

I'm shocked and saddened to hear this. She was wonderful! Thoughts and hugs to her family and friends

by **4HorseBarn** » Thu Nov 12, 2009 12:44 pm

Didn't know her but knew her name because of all the wonderful photos she took. Sad to hear of her passing.

by **Kandace** » Thu Nov 12, 2009 1:00 pm

I'm so sorry to hear this. I didn't know her but I certainly knew her work.

by **galopp** » Thu Nov 12, 2009 1:01 pm

What a loss, she had so much talent! She used to come stay with us before the IEO show, and her pix were amazing. She knew how to get the best pix!

by **JanD** » Thu Nov 12, 2009 4:55 pm

On my desk here at work I have a lovely picture she took of me and my old Morgan mare in 1982 at the fall NEDA show. I remember her from a lot of shows. She did very nice work.

by **Beau_Cheval_Rouge** » Thu Nov 12, 2009 4:57 pm

Oh wow! She was just here in Texas this year, I believe.

by **Woost2** » Thu Nov 12, 2009 8:23 pm

Oh, no ......
I first met Susan in 1980 when she came to shoot the AHSA dressage finals in Colorado. She was traveling in a trailer with kids ... living in the trailer and also processing film in it. I've treasured her friendship. Was just looking at her gallery on an equine photog site. What a loss ...

by **Zonderpaard** » Thu Nov 12, 2009 9:28 pm

So many stunning photos with her name on them!
What a talent--she'll be missed.

by **MichaelB** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 12:56 am

She used to live here in Warrenton, VA, but I had never met her.

I do remember her many photographs of sport horses.

by **Terri Miller** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 1:47 am

http://terrimiller.wordpress.com/2009/11/12/susan-sexton/

by **Woost2** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 1:59 am

Lovely, Terrie.

by **Alex** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 3:17 am

Terri ----- That was a lovely tribute to a photographer whose work inspired BEATIFUL riding because the riding would be captured forever, for better or worse. I never spoke w/Susan but I've always admired her. I envy you her friendship. It sounds like it was quite a ride!

by **saltheart** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 1:10 pm

Lovely tribute, Terri. Thank you for sharing.

by **www.hwfarm.com** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 2:43 pm

Here is another one:
http://dressagedaily.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4663:09sexton&catid=224:novermber-2009

by **selfcarriage** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 2:51 pm

wow the tribute by Terri is wonderful... How sad to lose someone who was such a positive force in the world. :cry:

by **saxony** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 3:03 pm

Oh, that's so sad. I didn't realize that she had been sick for sometime. I only met Susan once. It was at Dressage at Devon in 2003 when she went out of her way to tell me how much she enjoyed photographing my stallion's head because he had such a great expression. I was so flattered and thought it was so kind of her to tell me that. RIP Susan,

by **maryjoh** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 3:29 pm

My condolences to all who loved her and who she loved.

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