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Thursday, 11 February 2010 |
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National Geographic Photographer Meets "Tater Tot"
by M. Hevel
 A handshake is often the introduction to a performer. For Karine Aigner, Senior Photo Editor with National Geographic Kids Magazine, meeting this Salmon celebrity was a pat to Tater Tot’s head. This equine star is a miniature horse that has been touching the hearts of Whitewater Therapeutic and Recreational riders and the residents of Lemhi County for around fourteen years.
It all began when Kitson Flynn, Freelance Equine Journalist, sent out a call for story ideas for National Geographic Kid’s Magazine. Susan Dudask, an Equine Journalist in Salmon, told Kitson about Tater Tot. Kitson approached her editor. The story was accepted and Karine Aigner arrived in Salmon. At the Child Development Center, she photographed children grooming Tater Tot. Later in the day, Karine took pictures while Jane Burke, Tater Tot’s handler and friend, led our equine physician on his rounds. Tender moments glowed for the residents at the Discovery Care Center.
“Tater Tot is the best thing that has happened for the Discovery Care Center,” said Steve Lish, Administrator at the Discovery Care Center. Thanks to the Care Center, Tater Tot now walks the hallways in the comfort of new red tennis shoes.
As the camera shutter closes; each picture captures Tater Tot’s enduring gift of unconditional love.
Tater Tot will be featured in the May edition of National Geographic Kids.
For more information on Whitewater Therapeutic and Recreational Riding contact Joyce Scott at 208-634-7260 or visit the web page at www.whitewatertherapeutic.com.
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