Hey, horse girl! I’m Kate Kosnoff.
I created Kate at the In Gate photography in 2018 armed with three things: a basic Nikon DSLR camera, a love for horses, and the absolute refusal to ever work in a cubicle wearing a polyester pant suit. Something about being a wild, untameable mustang at heart or whatever.
Since then, I’ve photographed countless ponies, followed the traveling circus that is horse showing as a private client photographer, and ridden and shown my own horses, too.
I learned the hard way what happens when you don’t take care of yourself. Despite fulfilling my childhood dream to eat, sleep, and breathe horses, trying to run a business on my own while attempting to ride and show at the same time pushed me to the deepest, darkest burnout. After taking a step back from the equestrian industry, selling my beloved show horse, and working in a corporate setting (thankfully no cubicle or pant suit was involved), my heart pulled me right back to where it all began: equestrian photography.
The horse girl identity grows with us through every stage of life. No matter where you’re at in your horse girl journey, I want to capture it.
Welcome to the in gate, I'm
The in gate is exactly what it sounds like: the gap in fencing where a horse and rider pair enters the show ring.
It’s where the girth is checked one last time, trainers send clients off with a “good luck and have fun!”, reins are shortened, deep breaths are taken, shoulders are rolled back, and judging begins. It’s kind of a big deal (at least to me). Oh, and it rhymes with my name so that’s cool, too.
Where are you located?
Do you shoot at horse shows?
Favorite Horse girl Memory?
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What's with the name?
Where are you located?
dO YOU SHOOT AT HORSE SHOWS?
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I am based in Indianapolis, Indiana and travel throughout the Midwest.
I am willing to hit the road and go anywhere where I have at least 3 sessions!
WHAT'S WITH THE NAME?
WHERE ARE YOU LOCATED?
FAVORITE HORSE GIRL MEMORY?
DO YOU SHOOT AT HORSE SHOWS?
Earning champion with Breadwinner at the Winter Equestrian Festival in 2022 and walking under the iconic green bridge and into the international ring for the parade of champions.
Talk about a childhood dream come true!
PHOTO: BOSS MARE MEDIA
what's with the name?
where are you located?
favorite horse girl memory?
do you shoot at horse shows?
While I loved working as a private client photographer, I am not currently photographing horse shows at this time to preserve my mental and emotional health!
Never say never, so I might come back one day.
