The Equinest archives

The Horses of Eugene Delacroix

I’ve enjoyed the idea of looking back at some of the masters of the art world to see which ones were horse fans.

It’s no secret that the horse is a difficult animal to draw – perspective is everything. I like to think that some of the true talents drew them to hone their skills.

About Eugene

Eugene Delacroix was one of the important French Romantic painters. He was also a lithographer and illustrated for the likes of William Shakespeare and Sir Walter Scott.

He was inspired by Reubens and painters of the Venetian Renaissance who believed in an emphasis on color and movement in their art.
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Horse Artist Interview – Sue Steiner

Name
Sue Steiner

Website & places you can find my work online
Website: www.suesteiner.com
Blog: www.amulti-coloredlife.blogspot.com
Etsy: Artbysue
Follow Sue on twitter: @artbysue

Where I am
Dalton, Ohio, Ohio Amish Country

Tell us a little about you, what is your background & where do you come from?
I live in a quiet little Amish community in rural Ohio. My husband and I owned and operated various farm based businesses over the years from boarding stables to organic market gardening and all sorts of things in between. It probably goes without saying the caring of the animals was my favorite aspect of farm and rural living.
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Horse Pictures From Afghanistan

Afghanistan Flag
Horse cultures can be found in all corners of the globe and it’s important that we preserve them. The onslaught of mechanization during the 20th century redefined our relationship with this noble animal. We want to celebrate all horse cultures of he world, even if we find some of them disagreeable.
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Horse Photographer Interview – Karen Slagle

Name
Karen Slagle

Website & places you can find my work online
Website: www.redbubble.com/people/riata66
Better Photo: Karen Slagle
Another Interview online
A slideshow with music

Where I Live
I live in the Texas panhandle, close to Amarillo, with my husband
Mike, 5 cats and 3 Arabian horses. I’m a native Texan, born in Fort Worth. My Mother’s family came to Texas in 1823 before it was a republic.
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Unplanned Dismounts

Horse Oops

Image from Thowra_uk

Anyone who has spent time on a horses back knows what it feels like to fall off of one. In fact, it is said that a true test of a rider is how many times they’ve eaten dust. Here are a few riders who most of us can sympathize with – most of them are about to eat dust.
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Horse Artist Interview – Linda Woolford

Name
Linda Woolford

Website & places you can find my work online
Website: The Briar Rose Gate
Etsy: Artwolf

Where I am
A small Island, just off the South coast of England consisting of 65 miles of wonderful coastline.

Tell us a little about you, what is your background & where do you come from?
I was born on The Island, where I still live. I am a self taught artist and even from earliest age I can recall the desire to create.

Whilst not blessed with the most prosperous of family upbringing, I managed to find media from which to create art pieces (even if it did mean using flour and water as a glue substitute).

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Horse Author and Photographer Interview – Carol Walker

Name
Carol Walker

Website & places you can find me online
Book website: www.wildhoofbeats.com
Photography Website: www.LivingImagesCJW.com

Where I am
Northern Colorado, near Lyons.

Tell us a little about you, what is your background & where do you
come from?
I grew up in Southern California and moved to CO 15 years ago. When I grew up I always loved photography and got my B.A. in English Lit from Smith College, and Doctorate in Psychology from Pepperdine University.

When I moved to CO I had a career change – I was burned out on the psychology and wanted to spend more time with horses.
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Horse Artist Interview – Delia Pacheco

Name
Delia Pacheco

Website & places you can find my work online
Websites:
ACEO miniature art by Delia
Art by Delia
Animal art and hobbies by Delia
Blog: Once in a while…painting a day
things about me and the interests that drive me…
Cafepress: Equine Palace
ArtWanted: Delia
Gallop Home
Borne Saddlery
Mailbox Ranch
Follow Delia on twitter: @deliart

Where I am
Janesville, Wisconsin

Tell us a little about you, what is your background & where do you come from?
Born a Baroness in Berlin Germany, came to America in 1950 as a young girl with her twin sister and mom. Both Parents where artistic, my father a talented artist and Photographer, owned two studios in Germany, my mom an aerialist and once with R.B.B.B. Circus, stage and radio where her callings.
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Horse Jobs – Bloodstock Agent

Bloodstock Agent with a horse

A bloodstock agent is a position that works closely with the animals, as well as many members within the industry they specialize. Essentially they work as a liaison between horse owners and auction houses or private sellers.

Commission Based Career

This is not generally a salaried position, agents often work for a commission or % of the purchase/ sale price of the animal. Those interested in this position should have an affinity for sales and marketing.

What You Need

This is a position which benefits from a deep knowledge of a specialized industry (usually racing), an expert understanding of pedigree and the ability to spend extended amounts of time on the road.

A highly competitive nature, a phone book full of industry contacts and an innate understanding of confirmation and horseflesh are all elements of a successful bloodstock agent.

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