Horse Blanket Collection

Le maréchal anglais (The English blacksmith). From 'Études de chevaux, Grands chevaux'..., 1822
Le marechal anglais (The English blacksmith). From 'Etudes de chevaux, Grands chevaux' (Studies of horses. Large horses'., 1822)

Recruits, Aldershot, H.A.C. Fargo Camp. 1914, 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
Recruits, Aldershot, H.A.C. Fargo Camp. 1914, 1914 (date created or published later). British soldiers at Aldershot army camp in England during World War I

Adriaan van der Hoop's Trotter ‘De Rot at the Coach House, 1828. Creator: Anthony Oberman
Adriaan van der Hoop's Trotter De Rot at the Coach House, 1828

Saddle cover decorated with griffin attacking a mountain goat (mixed media
XBP389391 Saddle cover decorated with griffin attacking a mountain goat (mixed media) (detail of 389390) by Altaic School, (5th Century BC); State Hermitage Museum, St

Making Ready, 1917 (oil on canvas)
1767634 Making Ready, 1917 (oil on canvas) by Ufer, Walter (1876-1936); 76.2x91.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Making Ready. Walter Ufer (1876-1936). Oil on canvas. Painted in 1917

Elk, fragment of a saddle cover (felt)
XBP389392 Elk, fragment of a saddle cover (felt) by Altaic School, (5th Century BC); length: 47 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St

Saddle cover (mixed media) (detail of 389390)
XBP389389 Saddle cover (mixed media) (detail of 389390) by Altaic School, (5th Century BC); length: 119 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St

Saddle blanket covered with Chinese silk, 5th- 4th century BC (wool, silk
XBP389393 Saddle blanket covered with Chinese silk, 5th- 4th century BC (wool, silk, gold & leather) by Altaic School; length: 64 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St

Saddle cover decorated with griffins attacking mountain goats (mixed media)
XBP389390 Saddle cover decorated with griffins attacking mountain goats (mixed media) by Altaic School, (5th Century BC); length: 119 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St

A Bay Racehorse in a Stall, 1843 (oil on canvas)
659136 A Bay Racehorse in a Stall, 1843 (oil on canvas) by Herring Snr, John Frederick (1795-1865); 37.5x50.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Bay Racehorse in a Stall)

Reitpferd (Riding-Horse), 1916. Creator: Lovis Corinth
Reitpferd (Riding-Horse), 1916

Horse blanket. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

Black Horse Tethered in a Stable, 1822. Creator: Theodore Gericault
Black Horse Tethered in a Stable, 1822

Entire Pony Hack Don Carlos, c1897. Creator: Unknown
Entire Pony Hack " Don Carlos", c1897. A Hack is a type of horse for riding out at ordinary speeds over roads and trails. Property of Lord Calthorpe

Delpini and Squire Wharton of Skeleton Castle, c18th century, (1911). From British Sports and Sportsmen Part 1. [British Sports and Sportsmen, London, 1911]

Newminster, 1848-1868, (1911)
Newminster, 1911. Newminster (1848 - 2 October 1868) was a British Thoroughbred racehorse who won the St. Leger Stakes in 1851. From British Sports and Sportsmen Part 1

Warlock, 19th century, (1911). From British Sports and Sportsmen Part 1. [British Sports and Sportsmen, London, 1911]

Wild Dayrell, 1852-1870, (1911). From British Sports and Sportsmen Part 1. [British Sports and Sportsmen, London, 1911]

Syce, c1910. Syce, a person who takes care of horses, a groom. [Moorli Dhur & Sons, Ambala, c1910]

Training, 1820s, (1907). Artist: G Hunt
Training. After James Pollard (1792-1867). From The Connoisseur Vol. XVIII [Otto Limited, London, 1907.]

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"Unveiling the Artistry: A Journey Through Horse Blankets" Step into a world where equestrian elegance meets artistic mastery. The horse blanket, more than just a functional accessory, becomes a canvas for creativity and storytelling. Intricately crafted, the saddle cover decorated with a griffin attacking a mountain goat captures our attention with its mixed media brilliance. Its vibrant colors and meticulous details transport us to the year 1917 when "Making Ready" was immortalized on an oil canvas. Moving through time, we encounter fragments of history woven into felt in "Elk, " reminding us of ancient traditions that have stood the test of time. As we delve deeper, another masterpiece emerges - a mixed media saddle cover showcasing griffins fiercely battling mountain goats; their mythical presence ignites our imagination. Traveling further back in time, we discover an extraordinary relic from the 5th-4th century BC - a saddle blanket adorned with delicate Chinese silk threads interlaced with wool. This artifact whispers stories of distant lands and cultures long gone but forever preserved within its fibers. The equine world comes alive as brushstrokes dance upon canvases depicting magnificent racehorses like "A Bay Racehorse in a Stall. " The artist's skillful use of oil paints brings forth every muscle and sinew, capturing both power and grace. Lovis Corinth's "Reitpferd (Riding-Horse)" takes us on yet another journey through time as his creation embodies strength and nobility frozen in 1916. One can almost feel the rhythmic pounding of hooves echoing through centuries past. From Russia's antiquities to Theodore Gericault's portrayal of a black horse tethered in stable solitude, these images evoke emotions ranging from nostalgia to admiration for these majestic creatures who have been companions throughout human history. And finally, amidst all this grandeur lies simplicity - an unknown creator presents us with "Entire Pony Hack Don Carlos.