Horse Play Graphite Drawing

Description

Growing up with horses, one of my favourite things to watch was the horses in the paddock play fighting.

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!

Horse Play celebrates fun and frivolity.

Graphite on Arches Water Colour Paper
Framed
Image: 50cm (W) x 30cm (H)
Frame : 70cm (W) x 50cm (H)