"Paintings have a life of their own that derives from the painter's soul." Vincent Van Gogh

Saturday, May 8, 2010

Arabian Horse Show-Training the Quarter Horse


Several weeks ago I went to the Arabian Horse Show at the Del Mar Fairgrounds here in San Diego. There were dressage competitions in the main ring but I was lucky enough to photograph this young cowgirl giving her horse a workout in an adjoining ring.

3 comments:

  1. Wonderful Susan, you really have this right in every way

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  2. Love the light on the front leg, and the "swishing" tail... you really captured it!

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  3. Thank you, Rick, I enjoyed painting this as I saw the power and deliberate movement of this magnificent animal when I was at the show. The connection and respect between the horse and rider was very apparent and I wanted that to come through in the painting. And, Gina, thank you so much for your kind words - I am glad you like it.

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