I need reference photos! and Horse Models (Horses Hills District Sydney)

I need some horses to photograph, so I can use those photos as references for my art.   As artists, we can’t just use other artist’s photography due to copyright.   Also it just isn’t very cool.   I didn’t think about this when I was in my early teens, I was inspired and I just painted.   Now I’m older, somewhat wiser!  and a photographer myself, I don’t want to continue using outside photos.     Problem though is,  I don’t have access to any horses, so I need to find some willing models.    I would like to achieve two things from this, firstly as I say, to build up my own reference photos for my art.     Secondly I would like to work on capturing artistic equine photos.   I dont’ think I’d ever become a pro equine photographer, but I am interested in pursuing equine photography purely as an artform.    I’m planning on putting this ad up in a local saddlery and hoping I’ll get some willing participants.   Thought I’d run it on my blog here as well, you never know who might be reading.   If your interested please give me a call or email!