In his new book, The Allure of Horses: A Very British Lifestyle, photographer Uli Weber shows his prowess behind the lens, mixing fine portraiture and reportage with animal and sport images in a wide spectrum of fine photographic craftsmanship.
Uli is best known for his celebrity portraits, photographing those from Sting and Kylie Minogue to Stephen Fry and Damian Lewis. However, he has also had a long-standing history in photographing distinguished riders and their horses including Zara Tindall, Lady Amanda Harlech, Martha Sitwell and William Fox-Pitt.
His latest book looks at the close relationship between humans and horses. It takes readers on a journey across equine communities — from the world of National Hunt racing to the Changing of the Guard by the Household Cavalry, to the thrill of the polo field to side-saddle riding through the countryside.
The Allure of Horses is a celebration of the “ever-so-British” passion, almost all of the stunning images were shot over the past six years at various manors and estates around Britain.
Here is a taster of the incredible photography featured in Uli’s book…
1. Harry Meade gets some air
(Image credit: creditUnknown)
2. The Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment, The Life Guards Squadron on Horse Guards Parade
Horse & Hound Newsletter
Never miss out on the latest happenings in the equestrian world
(Image credit: creditUnknown)
3. Prolific side-saddle rider Philippa Holland jumps in front of Captain Billy Morley at Pylewell Park, Lymington
(Image credit: creditUnknown)
4. William Fox-Pitt at Barbury Horse Trials
(Image credit: creditUnknown)
5. Manuel de Almada Saldanha Pinto Ribeiro hunting with the Charlton at Goodwood House
For all the latest news analysis, competition reports, interviews, features and much more, don’t miss Horse & Hound magazine, on sale every Thursday.
Stay in touch with all the news in the run-up to and throughout the major shows and events during 2026 and beyond with a Horse & Hound subscription. Subscribe today for all you need to know ahead of these major events, plus online reports on the action as it happens from our expert team of reporters and in-depth analysis in our special commemorative magazines. Have a subscription already? Set up your unlimited website access now
Former web features editor, point-to-point editor and digital racing editor
Gemma is an experienced journalist, who was a member of H&H staff from 2014 to September 2025. She is passionate about all equestrian sports, including racing and point-to-pointing. She has enjoyed riding out for top trainers Nicky Henderson and Charlie Appleby and took part in a charity Flat race at Epsom in August 2018. Gemma’s has reported from numerous five-star events around Britain and Europe, as well as European championships.
