As they say, find what you love to do and you will never work another day in your life!

When Noel started Asmar Equestrian in 2011, she was already designing functional apparel out of a passion for empowering a purpose-driven lifestyle. So when she started riding again and couldn’t find stylish functional riding apparel, she created the Award Winning All Weather Rider Jacket which was unique and positively impacted equestrians. This idea Expanded into a major Equestrian brand – a Business built around her passion. “I am grateful to have a business doing what I love to do – one that keeps me connected to the horse community,” Says Noel.

Equestrians are passionate people, and we are seeing so many women finding unique ways to marry their work and their passions. We recently collaborated with Ashley Grant from Australia who is doing just that. We got to know Ashley through a collaboration we did together. Her photos turned out stunning, so we thought we would share her story with you.

Growing up infatuated with horses, Ashley was never interested in showing or the competitive equestrian world. A trail ride in the sun or an adventure on horseback to the beach was more inviting. Ashley discovered her passion behind the lens capturing the true beauty of these magical creatures and all things equestrian. Ashley is combining her love of photography and horses together with @theblachat.

She is often seen capturing her boyfriend, Luke Harmer, a 4**** rider from Queensland, at national events, schooling or training at home, or sharing their travels locally and nationally. Most recently, she has left her Australian homeland for content creation jobs abroad for various social influencers and brands.

Photo Credit goes to Ashley Grant of @theblachat