Virginie, 45

I love animals. I love nature, especially horses.

I’ve done a lot of horseback riding, and I enjoy activities related to equestrian art. I prefer artistic performances, such as those created by the artist Bartabas and the show *Zingaro*. There are some beautiful shows, and I really like the way the horse is worked—it’s almost as if the rider is guiding the horse from a distance.

I’m not envisioning any specific image—I want you to explore this art form and share your impressions with me. I’m not thinking of a specific commission or location, but rather an exchange with you, the photographer, so that you can present me with a photograph I didn’t expect, creating an element of surprise.

It’s an art form that’s almost theatrical and choreographic, blending a wide range of fields and disciplines all at once. Seeing a picture of one of these performances would bring back memories of a lot of hard work and deeply moving moments.