Description
Inside the arena at Saumur the crowd falls utterly silent. Only the soft thud of hooves on sand and the creak of leather can be heard as the rider enters at A, halts, and salutes the judges. Then the music begins. For the next seven minutes horse and rider move as one creature, a passage so smooth it looks like floating, a pirouette so precise the audience forgets to breathe. Afterwards, in the warm-up ring, the rider leans forward and whispers thank you into a dark, sweat-damp neck.
This piece honours that quiet, hard-won harmony. A horse and rider are shown performing dressage, the horse’s neck arched and its stride collected, the rider upright and composed in the saddle. Intricate painted detail picks out tack, coat and riding attire, and the piece holds small treasures or keepsakes inside, perhaps a rosette pin or a lucky hair from a mane. It is a thoughtful gift for riders at every level, from a child at her first local show to a seasoned competitor, and a refined addition to any collection of equestrian pieces.
Piece details
- Horse and rider shown mid-movement in a dressage test
- Intricate painted detail on tack, coat and riding attire
- Holds small treasures or keepsakes
- Tall and elegant at 2.25 x 1.25 x 4 inches
- From the Rochard workshop in Limoges, France, decorated by hand
Give it to mark a first test ridden, a new horse brought home, or a long partnership now enjoying well-earned days of rest in the pasture.
