Heather Beachem Bell - Lincoln, CA


We shot dressage rider and trainer, Heather Beachem Bell, in Lincoln, CA for her feature in the August 2025 issue of Sidelines Magazine. Fall was in the air on this perfect December day at the beautiful equestrian facility where Heather trains.


Days before our shoot, Heather and I were texting outfit ideas back and forth which is always something I love to be able to do with my clients if they want to bounce ideas off of me!


Of course I had a great time chatting all things horses with Heather, but my mom heart also found it so special that Heather was carrying her first baby during our shoot! Her 4 year old horse, Cheerio, was the perfect gentleman, nuzzling her belly with his nose.


I was extremely intrigued with the business that Heather has built as a virtual trainer, teaching virtual lessons 5 days a week using Pivo Equestrian. It really is so incredible that we have the technology to do this!


Be sure to read more about Heather and her approach to being a dressage rider, trainer and a new mom in her beautiful Sideline's feature.

A tender moment between a rider in a puffy vest and their bay horse against a warm sunset backdrop.
A beautiful bay horse stands beside someone on a farm with white fencing visible in the background.
A joyful interaction showing the special bond between horse and rider during a sunny afternoon photoshoot.
Rustic wooden sign with equestrian blessing text reading 'Bless our barn and keep our horses free from harm'.
A person in a white jacket and black vest embraces a dark-colored horse in a series of intimate monochrome photos.
A person in a black puffy vest stands with a beautiful bay horse in a fall setting with golden leaves.
Beautiful bay horse and equestrian posing together in autumn golden light with white fencing in background.
A peaceful autumn scene with a majestic bay horse and equestrian enjoying a moment together by a white fence.
A person leads a chestnut horse through autumn leaves on a path bordered by white fences at sunset.
A series of warm-toned photos showing tender moments between a horse and handler in golden sunlight.
Black and white photo series showing close interactions between a horse and person against a white fence backdrop.
A beautiful bay horse and equestrian share a tender moment in front of white fencing during golden hour.
A person in a navy puffer vest holds a tumbler and bag while walking outdoors during winter.
A couple walks hand in hand on an autumn path with their horse following behind them.
A couple poses with their chestnut horse during a sunset photo session in an outdoor field.
Two people in casual clothing play with a black dog on a path covered in autumn leaves during golden hour.
A couple in autumn attire pets their black dog on a path covered with fallen leaves during golden hour.
Two dogs and their owners pose together in a park during autumn with fallen leaves on the ground.
A pregnant woman in a burgundy polka dot dress and blue hat sits outdoors during golden hour.
A couple sits together on a rustic tree swing in autumn with golden sunlight filtering through branches.
Pregnant woman in burgundy dress and wide brim hat sits outdoors during golden hour photography session.
A couple and their horse enjoy an autumn sunset among fall foliage and white fences in a rustic countryside setting.
A beautiful brown horse stands with someone in a denim jacket near a white fence during golden autumn sunset.
A horse and rider walk along a scenic rural path during golden hour at sunset as shadows stretch across the landscape.
A chestnut horse stands beside a person in a cowboy hat during golden sunset on a grassy hillside.
A silhouetted figure stands beside a horse in a golden sunset while fallen autumn leaves scatter the ground.
Silhouetted figures enjoy a scenic sunset walk in a golden-lit park on a warm evening.
A brown horse grazes while someone wearing a burgundy hat and denim jacket stands beside it at sunset.
A polo player rides a brown horse during sunset on a grassy field with golden light illuminating the scene.