Born with a strong attraction to horses and unlike most little girls, Cheri Prill grew up completely uninterested in
dolls & girly things. Instead she only dreamed of HORSES night and day. Unfortunately, growing up in the city,
and to a family that had a difficult enough time just trying to make ends meet, owning a horse would never be
a reality. Therefore, all she could do was keep dreaming and draw them.
As Cheri grew, so did her longing to be around horses. Although she didn't own a horse she still was very
involved with the majestic creatures. She became every horse owner's nightmare. Cheri was the kid that
wouldn't go away always asking, "Can I pet your horse?", "Can I ride your horse." and so on. Throughout the
years She even cleaned stalls in exchange for Dressage & Jumping riding lessons and to show, would borrow
ANY horse, ANY breed available.
dolls & girly things. Instead she only dreamed of HORSES night and day. Unfortunately, growing up in the city,
and to a family that had a difficult enough time just trying to make ends meet, owning a horse would never be
a reality. Therefore, all she could do was keep dreaming and draw them.
As Cheri grew, so did her longing to be around horses. Although she didn't own a horse she still was very
involved with the majestic creatures. She became every horse owner's nightmare. Cheri was the kid that
wouldn't go away always asking, "Can I pet your horse?", "Can I ride your horse." and so on. Throughout the
years She even cleaned stalls in exchange for Dressage & Jumping riding lessons and to show, would borrow
ANY horse, ANY breed available.
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Throughout the years Cheri has had her fine
art displayed in various Museums and has
won numerous awards. Her photographs, fine
art and graphic art have been used by major
breed associations, the IALHA and PFHA to
name a few, along with her work being in
private collections all over the world, she
also contributes for Equine related events
and charities. Cheri stated, "As I look back I
never would have thought that my art &
photos would be in magazines, displayed in
museums and so on, but it is such an
incredible feeling knowing that I am living
my dreams! It is also such an honor to be
involved with such a variety of so many
magnificent horses and their owners. Its
amazing what you can do if you put your
mind to it and stay focused and most
importantly value the encouragement from
others who believe in you."
art displayed in various Museums and has
won numerous awards. Her photographs, fine
art and graphic art have been used by major
breed associations, the IALHA and PFHA to
name a few, along with her work being in
private collections all over the world, she
also contributes for Equine related events
and charities. Cheri stated, "As I look back I
never would have thought that my art &
photos would be in magazines, displayed in
museums and so on, but it is such an
incredible feeling knowing that I am living
my dreams! It is also such an honor to be
involved with such a variety of so many
magnificent horses and their owners. Its
amazing what you can do if you put your
mind to it and stay focused and most
importantly value the encouragement from
others who believe in you."
With a strong determination in the fall of
2005, Cheri began learning photography.
Cheri excelled at her new skill. Within a
few months her images graced magazine
covers & various advertisements. In 2006
she assisted in forming Horse Show
Photography business, Stunning Vision
Photography, with partner & friend, Brandy
Johnson. Although the business was short
lived and dissolved in 2007 the business
proved to be a valuable experience. On
her own Cheri has continued with her
photography and now travels the US &
Puerto Rico for shows and farm calls.
2005, Cheri began learning photography.
Cheri excelled at her new skill. Within a
few months her images graced magazine
covers & various advertisements. In 2006
she assisted in forming Horse Show
Photography business, Stunning Vision
Photography, with partner & friend, Brandy
Johnson. Although the business was short
lived and dissolved in 2007 the business
proved to be a valuable experience. On
her own Cheri has continued with her
photography and now travels the US &
Puerto Rico for shows and farm calls.
At age 18, a unique opportunity crossed Cheri's path. Rumor
had it that a woman was selling a gelding and she had even
considered the meat market. Horrified at the thought Cheri
went to see him and instantly knew he was "the one". Offering
just $500 plus artwork she took the beautiful red bay Paso
Fino home. Finally a horse of her own! In the evenings after
her day job at a Bank in the heart of downtown Milwaukee,
she cleaned 22 stalls daily at a Clydesdale / Belgian Farm in
order to board her new horse.
In her longing for adventure Cheri moved to Florida on her
own in 1996. Although times were tough on her own,
especially without her family, she still had the drive for
independence. She returned to college and with the
encouragement of her new friends, she became even more
motivated with her equine art and eventually acquired over 7
Paso Finos.
She even made a huge sacrifice when she gave up all she
had, her apartment, and moved in with a friend to be able to
be able to purchase one particular special Paso Fino colt,
Conprometido de Diana. "Tido" throughout the years with his
beauty and playful personality, has been & continues to be
inspiration in Cheri's art & photos. The magical white stallion
she dreamed of as a child became a reality.
had it that a woman was selling a gelding and she had even
considered the meat market. Horrified at the thought Cheri
went to see him and instantly knew he was "the one". Offering
just $500 plus artwork she took the beautiful red bay Paso
Fino home. Finally a horse of her own! In the evenings after
her day job at a Bank in the heart of downtown Milwaukee,
she cleaned 22 stalls daily at a Clydesdale / Belgian Farm in
order to board her new horse.
In her longing for adventure Cheri moved to Florida on her
own in 1996. Although times were tough on her own,
especially without her family, she still had the drive for
independence. She returned to college and with the
encouragement of her new friends, she became even more
motivated with her equine art and eventually acquired over 7
Paso Finos.
She even made a huge sacrifice when she gave up all she
had, her apartment, and moved in with a friend to be able to
be able to purchase one particular special Paso Fino colt,
Conprometido de Diana. "Tido" throughout the years with his
beauty and playful personality, has been & continues to be
inspiration in Cheri's art & photos. The magical white stallion
she dreamed of as a child became a reality.
Having experience as a horse woman and as an exhibitor herself, of many different breeds &
disciplines, has been reflected in her work as a photographer & artist. She has been competing since
she was 6 years old in Western, Halter, Hunter classes and in 1998 began with Paso Fino Horses in
divisions from Classic Fino, Performance, Pleasure, Bella Forma and even costume. She has also
been honored to have performed many times with JR Morales & 7 time National Bella Forma Champ,
El Chino de el Batey. VIEW PERFORMANCE HERE
disciplines, has been reflected in her work as a photographer & artist. She has been competing since
she was 6 years old in Western, Halter, Hunter classes and in 1998 began with Paso Fino Horses in
divisions from Classic Fino, Performance, Pleasure, Bella Forma and even costume. She has also
been honored to have performed many times with JR Morales & 7 time National Bella Forma Champ,
El Chino de el Batey. VIEW PERFORMANCE HERE
| Conprometido performing the Spanish Walk |
Cheri feels she is truly blessed with her talent. She thanks her family, JR Morales, The Phillips family,
Ronnie Watkins, Jaime, Javier, Jorge and all of the Suarez family, Dr. Jose Davila, Rafael Valle and
Karen Jenkins for their encouragement, support and reminding her of her "gift" and to cherish it.
Cheri also gives a very special thank you to her customers for their continued support.
Ronnie Watkins, Jaime, Javier, Jorge and all of the Suarez family, Dr. Jose Davila, Rafael Valle and
Karen Jenkins for their encouragement, support and reminding her of her "gift" and to cherish it.
Cheri also gives a very special thank you to her customers for their continued support.