Join us on a journey-in-pictures into the world of working horses. Together with my good friend and partner in this project, Carin Smolders, we wondered: Is there still a place for the working horse in Western-European 21st century society?

Our coffee-table style photobook has been launched! Check out the project page to meet some of the hard-working horses and to order the book. Also, visit our socials for sneak-peeks and behind-the-scenes material: @paardenkracht_fotoboek

Driven by curiosity and our love for horses, we ventured deep into the world of the original horsepower. We crisscrossed the Netherlands and Belgium looking for today’s equine workforce, and we found them in over 20 jobs. From gentle giants working the land to tiny therapy horses, they are keeping cultural heritage alive and fulfill the needs of modern-day society. In many of our lives, the working horse still has a major role to play.