We’re honored to share that National Geographic Storyteller Explorer Sabina Louise Pierce has brought attention to the endangered Nokota horse through her powerful new storymap, Saving the Nokotas. In it, Sabina weaves together stunning photography, deep historical context, and the emotional urgency of a breed on the brink – giving voice to a story that has remained largely unheard.

This is more than a photo essay. It’s a call to preserve the ancient wisdom, emotional intelligence, and cultural legacy of a horse unlike any other.

“How do you save this special breed of Native American horses that is teetering on extinction?” – Sabina Louise Pierce

Find out in the National Geographic Story by clicking the image below:

About The Photographer: Sabina Louise Pierce
Sabina Louise Pierce is a National Geographic Explorer, visual storyteller, and contributing photographer for National Geographic Magazine. With more than 20 years of experience capturing stories for internationally known media outlets and Fortune 50 companies, she brings a seasoned eye and deep curiosity to every assignment. Based in Philadelphia, Sabina lets her images do the talking – most recently, for the Nokota horse, whose story she beautifully documented in her latest piece, Saving the Nokotas. You can follow along with Sabina on Instagram where she shares her latest adventures.