At Muck Boots, we never use models to convey our brand message. Instead, we connect with our hard-working community so we can capture how our footwear is put to the test every day. The Morndyke family has been wearing Muck Boot footwear for generations, and we were honored to collaborate with them for our winter photoshoot.
Morndyke Farm is a family-run farm in the land of James Herriot (All Creatures Great and Small) in the village of Thirsk in North Yorkshire.

Morndyke Farm has been owned by the Phillips family for over 100 years and is currently run by husband and wife Tricia and Alan. Originally producing bricks, the farm has evolved over generations and now includes arable land, a fishing lake, equestrian facilities, shepherd huts, a herd of cattle, and a host of animals rescued from shelters and lovingly cared for by Tricia.

To manage all these tasks requires exceptional dedication, and "Team Morndyke" is incredibly committed and passionate. Get to know the people behind Morndyke Farm. Here are the faces (and feet!) of the winter photoshoot, all with their own unique connection to the farm!
Tricia Phillips, 55
Shoe size 39/40
Owner, author, animal rescuer and the heart and soul of Morndyke Farm.

Alan Phillips, 68
Shoe size 46, wears Chore Max Safety Boots.
Owner, master fencer, tractor and excavator driver (the list goes on).
Shoe size 46, wears Chore Max Safety Boots.
Owner, master fencer, tractor and excavator driver (the list goes on).

Anna Kingston, 16
Shoe size 39/40, wears Apex Sport Boots
Daughter and environmentalist.

Thomas Kingston, 14
Shoe size 42, wears Apex Zip Boots
Son and clay pigeon shooter.
Shoe size 39/40, wears Apex Sport Boots
Daughter and environmentalist.

Thomas Kingston, 14
Shoe size 42, wears Apex Zip Boots
Son and clay pigeon shooter.

Ricky Stapley, 75
Shoe size 44/45
Fishing expert, affectionately known as "odd job man."

Amelia Allerton, 25
Shoe size 39/40
Equestrian groom and dog sitter. Owner of rescue dog Latte.

Polly (Pauliina) Swindells, 40
Shoe size 37
5* International dressage rider, Olympic qualifier, and riding instructor.

Jim Swindells, 45
Shoe size 47
Polly's right-hand man and husband, horse carriage driver and yard sweeper.

Paula Drury, 36
Shoe size 41
Equine physiotherapist and dressage rider.

Alex Bradbury, 25
Shoe size 47, wears Apex Short Zip Boots
Farrier for all horses at Morndyke.

Dick Tyerman, 82
Shoe size 43
Alan's right-hand man and in the running for the title of the hardest worker at Morndyke Farm.

Shoe size 43
Alan's right-hand man and in the running for the title of the hardest worker at Morndyke Farm.
