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Leap of Faith Original Oil Painting

brooke — Sat, 09 Nov 2024 05:54:08 +0000

Prey animals, like horses, are skittish. They’re suspicious of potential risk. Their brains are wired to leap away from new items or unexpected events without considering the actual risk involved from a rational point of view. Horses notice everything. They observe their environments very precisely, and they react to tiny changes that most humans never notice.

Yet horses can build strong bonds of trust with humans. Strong enough to charge into battle and leap over high fences with a blind landing. This relationship must be respected and nurtured, not taken for granted.

Leap of Faith celebrates trust.

Oil on Aluminium Panel
Framed in Sustainable Walnut stained Tasmanian Oak
H: 800mm x W: 1000mm

The price includes Shipping, and the artwork is sent with a certificate of Authenticity.

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Lovers Bonds, They Hold So Fast Original Oil Painting

brooke — Sat, 09 Nov 2024 05:05:48 +0000

Horses are social animals and have evolved to live in herds. They establish hierarchies, and communication and form strong bonds. Horses will lift their head and blow gently through their nostrils into each other’s faces to establish familiarity. Horses are known to pair off in twos – for mutual protection (one can be the lookout while the other sleeps), for body care (standing head to tail to swish away flies), and for creating strong friendships through play and mutual grooming.

As a prey species, it’s essential for horses to feel safe, and they do this by forming strong bonds with their field mates. As a result, they can find it difficult to cope when one moves away, especially a best friend. Even a well-integrated horse is likely to feel the loss of their pair bond. The more we learn about horse’s emotions, the more we know how affected they can be by loss and grief.

Lover’s Bonds, They Hold So Fast celebrates relationships, joy, and love.

Oil on Aluminium Panel
Framed in Sustainable Walnut stained Tasmanian Oak
H: 1000mm x W: 800mm

The price includes Shipping, and the artwork is sent with a certificate of Authenticity.

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Hijinx Original Oil Painting

brooke — Sat, 09 Nov 2024 01:16:09 +0000

It is always a joy to watch horses play and run freely. As a child, I would excitedly wait for feed time when the horses came running from the big paddock’s top corner. The sound of their hooves, the dust kicked up, the excited whinnies. A playful tousle would often occur at the gate while waiting for their dinner.

Horses are social animals and have evolved to live in herds. They establish hierarchies, and communication and form strong bonds through play. Horses learn how to use their bodies, build coordination, and explore their environment as well as relieve stress and frustration from built-up energy reserves. To an outsider, it may look violent, but play is vital for a horse’s well-being. \

Domesticated horses may not have the same opportunity as wild horses to interact and play with others. Horses that are not properly socialised can suffer from loneliness and boredom, often manifesting into anxiety, aggression, and other behaviours such as weaving, pacing, chewing, etc. Just as enrichment is important to household animals such as dogs and cats, horses need the chance to explore, sniff, roll, and play too!

Hijinx celebrates horseplay, their joy, and their freedom.

Oil on Aluminium Panel
Framed in Sustainable Walnut stained Tasmanian Oak
H: 1000mm x W: 800mm

The price includes Shipping, and the artwork is sent with a certificate of Authenticity.

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