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Tack Collection (#4)

"Tack: Honoring the Timeless Bond Between Horses and Humanity" Witness the timeless tradition of horses pulling the plough

Background imageTack Collection: Feeding the Horses (Horses, Figures and Poultry)

Feeding the Horses (Horses, Figures and Poultry)
Herring, John Frederick I Oil on Canvas 127 x 106.7

Background imageTack Collection: Thoroughbred Horse JD 9191E © John Daniels / ARDEA LONDON

Thoroughbred Horse JD 9191E © John Daniels / ARDEA LONDON
JD-9191E HORSE - Thoroughbred Horse, close-up of head John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageTack Collection: Donkey - side view

Donkey - side view
WAT-92-m Donkey - side view M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way. contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: 020 8318 1401

Background imageTack Collection: Space Memorabilia - Apollo XI lapel pin

Space Memorabilia - Apollo XI lapel pin
Space Memorabilia - Apollo XI (11) mission space flown lapel pin. An incredible piece of Apollo 11 flown history, Apollo 11 was the spaceflight that landed the first two humans on the moon

Background imageTack Collection: Ratio, from Prosopographia, ca. 1585-90. ca. 1585-90. Creator: Philip Galle

Ratio, from Prosopographia, ca. 1585-90. ca. 1585-90. Creator: Philip Galle
Ratio, from Prosopographia, ca. 1585-90

Background imageTack Collection: The Windsor Greys in their Coronation Harness

The Windsor Greys in their Coronation Harness
Am impression by Fortunino Matania of the famous Windsor Greys ready harnessed in the stableyard before taking the State coach round to the Palace entrance where they will transport King George VI to

Background imageTack Collection: Gift from Sultan of darfur

Gift from Sultan of darfur
A gift of a beautiful horse from the Sultan of Darfur to the Governor General of the Sudan. Date: circa 1910

Background imageTack Collection: Russia, Troika Driver with his three horse team and sleigh

Russia, Troika Driver with his three horse team and sleigh
Russia, a troika and driver, a traditional Russian harness driving combination, using three horses abreast, usually pulling a sleigh. Date: circa 1901

Background imageTack Collection: Picture No. 10766859

Picture No. 10766859
American Saddlebred Horse - held on rein Date:

Background imageTack Collection: Sporting Gal and her winning racehorse

Sporting Gal and her winning racehorse
" Won by a Head" Beautiful image by Harrison Fisher of a Sporting girl rider with her hat, red waistcoat and riding crop, holding onto the head of her noble racing steed

Background imageTack Collection: A fine portrait of two working horses in their stall

A fine portrait of two working horses in their stall. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageTack Collection: Four fine horses

Four fine horses
Portrait painting of four fine horses - two chestnuts, a black and a grey. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageTack Collection: A fine portrait of two horses

A fine portrait of two horses Date: circa 1910s

Background imageTack Collection: Portrait of a horse and two hounds

Portrait of a horse and two hounds
Portrait of a horse (wearng a simple snaffle) and two Great Danes Date: circa 1910s

Background imageTack Collection: Brown Horse with double-reined pelham bit

Brown Horse with double-reined pelham bit
A fine equestrain portrait of a brown horse wearing a double-reined pelham bit. Date: 1910s

Background imageTack Collection: A Bedouin Guard with his trusty steed

A Bedouin Guard with his trusty steed
A wonderful photographic card showing a Palestinian Bedouin Guard, a rifle across his back and his horse, with decorated tack

Background imageTack Collection: Driving two horses down a snowy lane

Driving two horses down a snowy lane
A farmer sits side-saddle as he rides/drives two working carthorses down a country lane in the middle of winter. Watercolour painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Background imageTack Collection: Farmer with a pair of shire horses

Farmer with a pair of shire horses
A farmer stands on a track holding onto the reins of two fine shire horses, as a collie dog watches on. Watercolour painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Background imageTack Collection: Collecting hay bales

Collecting hay bales
Collecting bales of hay in a horse-drawn wooden wagon. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Background imageTack Collection: Horse bits, good and bad, c1909 (c1910)

Horse bits, good and bad, c1909 (c1910). From Live Stock in Health and Disease, edited by Professor J Prince-Sheldon. [The Waverley Book Co. Ltd, London, c1890]

Background imageTack Collection: Coach and horses, 1889

Coach and horses, 1889. The Abuse of the Bearing Rein - Ellimans no use here. The bearing rein is now believed to be cruel to animals. Illustration from the The Graphic, (17 August 1889)

Background imageTack Collection: Two Horses on the Quay - Port of Antwerp, Belgium

Two Horses on the Quay - Port of Antwerp, Belgium
Two Horses on the Quay - Port of Antwerp (Anvers), Flanders, Belgium. Date: circa 1909

Background imageTack Collection: Uzbekistan - Tashkent - Saddler and his Shop

Uzbekistan - Tashkent - Saddler and his Shop. Date: circa 1902

Background imageTack Collection: Study of a mule with decorated harness and rope nose-bag

Study of a mule with decorated harness and rope nose-bag - near the Porta Romana, Florence, Italy. Date: 1905

Background imageTack Collection: Female Army Remount Workers during First World War

Female Army Remount Workers during First World War
A group of women working as stable hands at an Army Remount Depot in Berkshire, overseen by the artist Cecil Aldin who was also a keen huntsman and Remount Officer for the area

Background imageTack Collection: Our Women in War Time - ladies looking after army remounts

Our Women in War Time - ladies looking after army remounts
Page from The Tatler reporting on the ladies of Berkshire who, under the generalship of Mr Cecil Aldin, South Berks (famous sporting & animal artist as well as Master of the Foxhounds)

Background imageTack Collection: Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic News cover - Goodwood

Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic News cover - Goodwood
Front cover of the Goodwood Number of the Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News featuring a jockey in the weighing room prior to a race. Date: 1928

Background imageTack Collection: Ilfracombes Town Crier - R. Martin

Ilfracombes Town Crier - R. Martin
Ilfracombes Town Crier - Mr R. Martin on horseback, carrying his bell. The horse has special tack which bears the legend: Town Crier ! Date: circa 1910s

Background imageTack Collection: RADIO: WNYC, 1948. A celebration of the radio station WNYCs 25th anniversary. Standing

RADIO: WNYC, 1948. A celebration of the radio station WNYCs 25th anniversary. Standing, left to right: Miriam Cutler, Dulcie Rogers, Marilyn Tack, Patti Bolton, Lynn Thiras

Background imageTack Collection: Horse in a Stable, c. 1652-54 (oil on panel)

Horse in a Stable, c. 1652-54 (oil on panel)
XOS847284 Horse in a Stable, c.1652-54 (oil on panel) by Borch or Terborch, Gerard ter (1617-81); 43x49 cm; J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageTack Collection: Saddles and Pads Used by the Abyssinian Field Force (litho)

Saddles and Pads Used by the Abyssinian Field Force (litho)
XJF498582 Saddles and Pads Used by the Abyssinian Field Force (litho) by James, Henry (1803-77) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Abyssinian expedition of 1868.); British, out of copyright

Background imageTack Collection: Staphae, Sive Stapedes, plate 9 from Nova Reperta, engraved by Philip Galle, c

Staphae, Sive Stapedes, plate 9 from Nova Reperta, engraved by Philip Galle, c
XJF465118 Staphae, Sive Stapedes, plate 9 from Nova Reperta, engraved by Philip Galle, c.1580-1605 (engraving) by Straet, Jan van der (Giovanni Stradano) (1523-1605) (after)

Background imageTack Collection: Silver mine of La Croix-aux-Mines, Lorraine, fol. 9v and fol. 10r, miners and their hammers, c

Silver mine of La Croix-aux-Mines, Lorraine, fol. 9v and fol. 10r, miners and their hammers, c
XIR346047 Silver mine of La Croix-aux-Mines, Lorraine, fol.9v and fol.10r, miners and their hammers, c.1530 (pen & ink & w/c on paper) (b/w photo) by Gross or Groff

Background imageTack Collection: Racehorse (oil on board)

Racehorse (oil on board)
BAL226698 Racehorse (oil on board) by Marshall, Benjamin (1767-1835); Private Collection; Courtesy of Thomas Brod and Patrick Pilkington; English, out of copyright

Background imageTack Collection: Two horses, from the The Vallardi Album (pen & ink on paper) (b / w photo)

Two horses, from the The Vallardi Album (pen & ink on paper) (b / w photo)
XIR242710 Two horses, from the The Vallardi Album (pen & ink on paper) (b/w photo) by Pisanello, Antonio (1395-1455); Louvre, Paris, France; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageTack Collection: Trompe l Oeil Portrait of a Lady (oil on canvas)

Trompe l Oeil Portrait of a Lady (oil on canvas)
XIR173087 Trompe l Oeil Portrait of a Lady (oil on canvas) by Colyer or Collier, Edwaert (c.1640-c.1707); 64.5x33 cm; Ateneum Art Museum, Finnish National Gallery, Helsinki, Finland; Dutch

Background imageTack Collection: Mule, from the Vallardi Album (pen & ink on paper) (b / w photo)

Mule, from the Vallardi Album (pen & ink on paper) (b / w photo)
XIR161939 Mule, from the Vallardi Album (pen & ink on paper) (b/w photo) by Pisanello, Antonio (1395-1455); 18.8x25 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageTack Collection: Outside the Guard House at Windsor (oil on canvas)

Outside the Guard House at Windsor (oil on canvas)
XYC153917 Outside the Guard House at Windsor (oil on canvas) by Bristow, Edmund (1787-1876); 61x76.2 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

Background imageTack Collection: Pampa Indians at a Store in the Indian Market of Buenos Aires, from Picturesque

Pampa Indians at a Store in the Indian Market of Buenos Aires, from Picturesque
XZL151516 Pampa Indians at a Store in the Indian Market of Buenos Aires, from Picturesque Illustrations of Buenos Aires and Montevideo, engraved by J

Background imageTack Collection: Study of a Working Horse, Thomas Sidney Cooper, 1803-1902, British

Study of a Working Horse, Thomas Sidney Cooper, 1803-1902, British

Background imageTack Collection: Outside the Guard House at Windsor Signed, lower center: E B, Edmund Bristow

Outside the Guard House at Windsor Signed, lower center: E B, Edmund Bristow
Outside the Guard House at Windsor Signed, lower center: " E B", Edmund Bristow, 1787-1876, British

Background imageTack Collection: Horse and Cart A Farm Cart with Two Horses in Harness: a study for the cart in Stour

Horse and Cart A Farm Cart with Two Horses in Harness: a study for the cart in Stour Valley and Dedham Village, 1814 Farm cart with horses in harness A cart and Horses, John Constable, 1776-1837

Background imageTack Collection: JOHN LA FARGE (1835-1910). American artist

JOHN LA FARGE (1835-1910). American artist. Oil on canvas, 1900, by Augustus Vincent Tack

Background imageTack Collection: NAIL MAKER, 1568. The nail maker produces all sizes of nails and tacks for builders

NAIL MAKER, 1568. The nail maker produces all sizes of nails and tacks for builders, coopers, shoemakers and other artisans. Poem by Hans Sachs, woodcut by Jost Amman, 1568

Background imageTack Collection: Two English Rural Working Horses - Working Partners

Two English Rural Working Horses - Working Partners
Two English Rural Working Horses pulling a simple form of harrow - Working Partners Date: circa 1920s

Background imageTack Collection: A burly Russian coachman

A burly Russian coachman in his summer (!) outfit of coat and peaked cap - a style only worn by coachmen. Other tack and accoutrements hang on the wall behind him. Date: circa 1901

Background imageTack Collection: Horse Transport - Two fine horses - Malta - WWII

Horse Transport - Two fine horses - Malta - WWII. Photograph taken by Colonel David Sutherland of SBS and SAS, was part of a 12-man Special Boat Service unit which made a daring raid on the occupied

Background imageTack Collection: Lisbon, Portugal - National Museum of Coaches - Stirrups

Lisbon, Portugal - National Museum of Coaches - Stirrups
Lisbon, Portugal - National Museum of Coaches - a fine collection18th century stirrups in brass, iron and wood with metallic adornments. Date: circa 1910s




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"Tack: Honoring the Timeless Bond Between Horses and Humanity" Witness the timeless tradition of horses pulling the plough, as they effortlessly navigate the fields with grace and strength. Step into a bygone era with Gypsy Caravans, where majestic horses were an integral part of nomadic life, providing both transportation and companionship. Marvel at the sheer power of a Shire horse team during a Ploughing Match, their synchronized movements showcasing their unwavering dedication to hard work. A pair of working Shire Horses & Farmer form an unbreakable bond as they toil together in harmony, exemplifying the deep connection between man and beast. Behold as mighty Shire Horses pull the plough through fertile soil, reminding us of our agricultural roots and how these noble creatures have shaped our history. With elegance and poise, a Shire horse effortlessly pulls a hay wagon along country lanes, embodying both beauty and functionality in perfect harmony. Experience nostalgia as you witness a Horse-drawn harvester gracefully gliding through golden fields, paying homage to simpler times when horsepower meant more than just engines. Admire a team of working horses at work - their coordinated efforts symbolize unity and cooperation while highlighting their indispensable role in various industries throughout history. Watch in awe as a heavy shire horse pulls an old hay rake across vast meadows; its immense strength is matched only by its gentle nature that has endeared it to generations past. Delight in the sight of a Palomino Horse - Pony grazing peacefully in lush meadows; this serene image serves as a reminder that amidst all our advancements, nature's simplicity still holds great allure. Capture the spirit of rural England with Clydesdale Horses leading two adults on their journey through picturesque landscapes during ploughing matches – a testament to the enduring bond between man and horse.