Deb Lee Carson Photography

Award winning, published photographer using the lens and the story of wild equids to connect humans to Earth, to the past, to a better way forward.

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After several years of being absent from this annual celebration of the horse, Horse Crazy Market (HCM), I am bringing my passion for Earth and the horse to the 2026 HCM on November 20th and 21st at the coliseum at the Minnesota State Fair Grounds!

Who am I?
I am a multi-faceted but Grounded in Earth and Guided by Spirit human who uses the photographic lens to advocate for America’s mustangs through art, storytelling, advocacy, and documentaries.

Taunted, taught, and reeled in by that infamous wild stallion, Blaze, who lived in a wild place made from wailing winds and groaning stones, you are a witness to the remnants of his gift, showing this human the power of wilds and bringing that power and freedom to you via art and storytelling.

From Fly Without Wings in 2015, Spirit Made Here in downtown Mpls., to the big screen, and so much more…that gift from Blaze has helped elevate the perception of our wild horses and show they are an intangible cultural heritage to this country.

What will you see?

What I am extremely excited about is the one of a kind, signature piece I am working on to honor the Year of the Fire Horse!

There is only one chance at this one, and it will be unveiled on November 20th.

Also coming with me to HCM are our wild ambassadors from Theodore Roosevelt National Park (TRNP)— Pinnacles, Denali, and Valor not in the flesh but in banners and vids.

They are the voice for the power of adoption and represent our non-profit Wild Lands Wild Horses where we provide sanctuary in our New Jersey location cared for by Jamie of This Mustang Life.

Through documentaries, WLWH spreads the historical significance, unveils their cultural heritage, and the power of America’s mustangs.

We are currently working on the historical story of the TRNP herd, which is our ‘heart’ herd.

The most important aspect of returning to HCM is coming to meet you. To hear your story and to share my focus moving forward, adoption.

There is new adventure afoot and I am looking forward to the last chapter in my own history — adoption, education, and handing the task to the next generation.

This is:
Their Verse,
Their Legend

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@WayneMoranPhot0 Congratulations Wayne!!!

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@liquid_rigidity Awesome! All of it!

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@RobV59 Morning!!! Did you get your deer? Alberto bagged a doe yesterday.

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It’s Wild Wednesday! Oh ya that was yesterday and today is Thursday 11/12 and I’m so far behind getting ready for Horse Crazy Market!

Feeling the pressure of hours escaping, I had to banish Lil Bit from the studio until after HCM, to the dismay of the three existing house felines & he promptly took over Misty’s corner of the couch, terrorizing Johnny D and pushing Foxy to her fat cat limits.

Having an exploring, needy, too cute kitteen (so what I did there) around in the studio was cutting into my available work hours.

No worries—he will be back. So will I as today I am going to start sharing available, shippable art work.

In the meantime—this is just one of many reasons Lil Bit was banished, not because in this instance he was in any form naughty…I think you can see why! 🤣🤣🤣

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@admired_art Beautiful!

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@liquid_rigidity @Cabelas 🤣🤣🤣

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@ZitoSalena Awesome find!!!

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@WayneMoranPhot0 Peter Wong was my original mentor. He’s done it all.

When I turned my focus to advocating for wild horses we did workshops together in TRNP.

He’s known for his golfscapes, but there isn’t anything he can’t do.

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GN from Lil Bit!

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@jubbishjay Awesome shot Jay!

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11/9 I am still barefoot, currently on the garage roof. Waiting for Michael to safely descend from cleaning the chimney so I can take 911 off speed dial.

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@dustinkittle Oh my!!! ❤️❤️❤️

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@theearthstars It’s on my playlist!

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@theearthstars Going to find it now!

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@liquid_rigidity In the past I would've hated not having snow yet, but totally cool with the warmer weather! Keep slogging and sharing your journey!

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@RobV59 Morning from the valley!

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Morning Wild Ones!!!

Would you be willing to help me out?

What is your favorite quote about horses?

Creating gift items for the upcoming Horse Crazy Market on 11/20 and also to have available online and in our gallery in 2027.

Thank you and so grateful for your help!

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@dustinkittle Oh Pal! Handsome!

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@liquid_rigidity I can feel the briskness and smell the river.