Tory Kelly, Equine Videographer

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Bringing Joy and Passion to a Distinctive Equestrian Career

by Kim Roe

 

April 2017If you take your horse to a show, breed evaluation or other significant event, it’s essential to get a high-quality video. You need someone with the right equipment, talent, and knowledge of the production end of things. Tory Kelly owns Equine Video Productions and is known for her cheerful attitude and prowess with a camera. She doesn’t just record—she produces art.

I asked Tory a few questions about her life as a professional equestrian videographer.

What was the catalyst that brought you into your current profession?

Mostly it was the desire to be able to stay home with my little girl, but I needed to support my “horse habit” as well. I grew up loving horses and dreaming of the day when I would have one of my own. That dream came true at the age of 26 and I have owned horses ever since. With that dream also came the reality of providing for them. This profession fit the bill perfectly. Over the past 29 years I have filmed countless horses competing in cutting to dressage and everything in between. I currently support 2 horses with my husband on our 5 acres in Canby, Oregon.

What do you love most about what you do?

My first response was going to be the horses, because of how incredible they are. But I realize it’s a toss-up between the horses and the people I’ve met along the way. I’ve developed deep and lasting relationships with owners and riders. Most of my friends are people I’ve met through videotaping over the last 30 years.

What’s the worst part of your job?

Taping at clinics when the weather is freezing cold. I love doing it because I learn so much and it provides a valuable service, but it can get pretty cold and uncomfortable in the winter.

Tory added, “I have an emotional attachment to a lot of the videos I do. Not because I think they are so wonderful, but because the shoots are always pretty fun, and the people are so nice. Technically, I think the trailer I did for the documentary Corrals to Competition is pretty good. Plus, it brings back a lot of joy. We had so much fun making it!” Tory wrote, directed, and filmed the documentary, which follows Oregon horse trainer/clinician Stacey Riggs on her journey of adopting two wild mustangs and preparing them for competition.

Watch the Corrals to Competition trailer at www.vimeo.com/192813701

Learn more about Tory Kelly and her work at www.equinevideoproductions.net

 

Originally Published April 2017 Issue


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