David Thomas · Spirit of a Cowboy Images
Smoke, speed & the spirit of a cowboy.
Mounted Shooting, Reining, Barrel Racing, Rodeo & more. Images load daily, sorted by rider name.
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What I photograph
From the first stage to the final run. If it happens on horseback, I'm there.
Mounted Shooting
CMSA regionals, state and national championships. Every stage, every shot.
Find your photos →Reining
NWRHA, WRHA and aged events. Spins, stops and the slide.
Find your photos →Barrel Racing
Jackpots, futurities and barrel series across the West.
Find your photos →Rodeo & More
Rodeos, clinics, ranch and western lifestyle events.
Find your photos →Western Portraiture
Custom sessions for horse & rider, family and ranch life.
Book a session →"I know horses. I know the arena. I get the shot."
— David Thomas
Raised in Walla Walla by a cowboy family and self-taught behind the camera since 1994. Today mounted shooting is his passion, with reining, barrels and western events in the mix.
Hire David for your event
Producers & show management: here's what you get.
Arena-tested experienceYears in the arena and the timing to be in the right spot for the shot that matters.
Lighting built for the arenaCrisp, dramatic images at night, under covered arenas and in tough light.
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