For more than three decades, world-renowned equine photographer Doug Prather has passionately pursued one goal: capturing the essence of the horse in harmony with nature.

His photographs provide a window to the lush beauty of the Bluegrass, and offer and intimate invitation to surrender yourself to the spirit of the horse and the serenity of the surrounding landscape.

With an artist’s eye for beauty and balance, and a horseman’s understanding of equine anatomy, Doug’s works are treasured by those who appreciate excellence in Thoroughbred art.

Several of his limited edition photographic prints have sold out and have become extremely valuable to collectors, including A NEW BEGINNING, THE TRADITION CONTINUES, A STALLION WINTER, HERITAGE OF THE BLUEGRASS, KENTUCKY SUNRISE, and THE COMING OF SPRING.

Even before he received his Fine Arts degree from Georgetown College, it was evident that Doug possessed natural talent and the innate ability to create unforgettable photographs and art. In his early twenties, he was hired as the Art Director for the country's largest advertising agency serving the Thoroughbred industry.

Over the years his photgraphic art and graphic designhas received national and international awards. His photographs have graced the pages of magazines such as Town and Country, Southern Living, Time, Newsweek, U.S. News & World Report, Cowboys & Indians, Grays Sporting Journal, SKY Magazine, Farm and Ranch Publications Group, The Blood-Horse, The Horse, Equestrian, Speedhorse, Thoroughbred Times, Keeneland Magazine, Breeders’ Cup magazine and other publications.

His very first book, PRIVATE ACCESS- Behind The Gates of America's Premiere Horse Farms and Ranches, won a coveted national First Place "Best Pictorial Book" award at the American Horse Publications Annual Convention in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Gail Prather, Doug’s wife, is the Owner and Sales Director of Red Sky Publishing, Inc., the publishers of the fine art photography of Doug Prather. “I give Gail all the credit for the continuing growth and success of our business", Doug says. Their daughters, Lauren and Elyse, are both naturally gifted artists. They each hope to follow in their father’s footsteps and continue Prather legacy in the creative arts.

Doug Prather is an active emember of AIPS (International Sports Press Association), IAEJ (International Alliance of Equine Journalists), NSSA (National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association), and numerous other equine related organizations.

Below, Doug with GENUINE RISK, the oldest living Kentucky Derby-winning filly. (Photographed by Farm Manager and friend, Buck Moore, at Newstead Farm in Upperville, Virginia, in August, 2006). Newstead Farm, along with Genuine Risk, was one of the featured chapters in Doug's national award-winning book PRIVATE ACCESS. GENUINE RISK passed away peacefully in her paddock in the fall of 2008.

Below, a much younger Doug, always with camera in hand, saying
hello to the Blushing Groom-Track Robbery new born filly (who would be
later named Res Nova) at Hill 'n Dale Farm in Lexington, way back in 1984.

When this picture was taken, Doug had already been creating Thoroughbred
horse advertising art for 12 years.

The next year, in 1985, Doug would create the very first in his signature line of
equine lithographic prints "Kentucky Morning Turnout".