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Peter Watts

@poecountry

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documenting rural America through farms, music, and the people building a life on the land.
📍: mostly Maryland

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two years ago, i started photographing horses in maryland.

at first it was just because because i was looking for something fun to shoot.

horses made sense.

they deserve the attention.

they’re powerful, beautiful, athletic, and somehow manage to be both wild and gentle at the same time.

but after spending the last two years in barns, at rodeos, on trails, in pastures, and along fence lines across maryland, i’ve realized the horses aren’t the whole story.

they’re a foundation upon which a whole world is built.

where the people wake up before sunrise because there’s work to be done before going to work.

friendships built in barn aisles.

families that spend their weekends together outside instead of staring at screens.

kids learn responsibility.

adults find confidence.

the conversations that happen while mucking stalls, fixing fences, or sitting on the bleachers after a long day.

horses have a way of bringing people together, but they also have a way of teaching people about themselves.

they don’t care about your title, your income, or what kind of car you drive.

they respond to patience consistency and trust.

maybe that’s why these places feel different.

in a world that seems increasingly disconnected, horse farms remain one of the few places where people still gather around something real.

something that pulls you out of your head and back into the present moment.

its funny how it started as just walking the fence line looking for photos then turned into a daily obsession with trying to show people a deeper way of living. taken in Maryland by @poecountry

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4 months ago

it’s pretty amazing where a camera can take you

#photographer #countrylife #horsesofinstagram #farmlife taken in Maryland by @poecountry

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a year ago

we can’t wait to see you all Monday night!

🎥: @poecountry taken in Circle R Arena by @poecountry

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a year ago

first roll of film i have shot in more than 20 years

can’t think of a better place than @circlerarena taken in Circle R Arena by @poecountry

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17 days ago

Ready to hit the ice cream trail this weekend?

Grab the family and start with a hike at Gambrill State Park, then head over to South Mountain Creamery in Middletown to cool off with some local ice cream at the farm.

This family run dairy farm has been welcoming visitors to their farm store since 2001, with a farm stand and play area to keep the kids busy for a fun weekend adventure.

📍: @smcdairy
🍦 : @mdsbest taken in South Mountain Creamery by @poecountry

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a month ago

farming is alive in maryland and there are countless ways to see it up close

This weekend you can visit @oecfarmersmarket in historic Ellicott city to meet local producers.

You can head out to western Maryland to visit @smcdairy or @happy_cow_creamery to hike and try locally made ice cream on the @mdsbest ice cream trail.

You can tour @wildkidacres and trail ride with a guide or learn to ride a horse.

If you ask SUPER nice, you might even be able to hang out with @crabdadcj and learn what it takes to be a commercial crabber.

Summer is fading. Don’t waste it inside. by @poecountry

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2 months ago

Saturday with @hailefarmersmarket was a win.

I moved down to Ocala last week and couldn’t have found a better spot to connect with community. Gainsville is a short trip up 75 and on the way up I wasn’t sure what to expect.

As I made the last turn into the Historic Haile Homestead it was unreal. The street is lined with live oak and you could hear the music making its way down the narrow road.

Parking was easy and the vendor were top notch.

Special thanks to Pam the market manager and Kevin the president of the board for making me feel right at home.

This one will be on rotation for me.

SATURDAYS
830am to NOON

📍: @hailefarmersmarket
🍊: @visitgainesville
📸: @poecountry taken in Haile Farmer's Market by @poecountry

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2 months ago

Paige has this one dialed in.

Meet Tightly Coyled — an old soul with the heart to shine in the barrel pen.

The son of Epic Leader and Leezas Wish, he’s been brought along with patience and purpose.

If you’re looking for your next barrel horse, this one’s worth a serious look.

📍Reisterstown, MD

🎥: @poecountry
feat: @p_reynoldss

DM Paige for details and pricing.

#BarrelHorseForSale #EpicLeader #MarylandHorses taken in Circle R Arena by @poecountry

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a year ago

give me a Maryland sunset and an open field any day of the week

featuring: @jeffrey.r.michael @tributeequinenutrition

🎥: @poecountry

#horsetrainer #rodeo #countrymusic taken in Maryland, USA by @poecountry

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a year ago

can yall chase cans already?

sept 21

10am

427 cockeys mill road
reisterstown rd

📍: @circlerarena

🐎: @p_reynoldss
🚧: @grantdanielmcmullen_
🎥: @poecountry taken in Circle R Arena by @poecountry

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a year ago

@happy_cow_creamery is one of the many stops along the @mdsbest ICE CREAM TRAIL.

Their family run farm makes for a great weekend trip out toward beautiful western Maryland!

📍: @happy_cow_creamery
🚶🏿‍♂️: @mdsbest
🎥: @poecountry by @poecountry

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3 months ago

made to stand out

📍: @circlerarena taken in Circle R Arena by @poecountry

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5 months ago