First time on Grace              26" x 16"               Oil

Continuing in my equestrian series, this painting shows a young rider on her first horse, as opposed to a pony.  You can see in her body language she is tentative about her new mount.  The horse senses her apprehension, and waits patiently for her commands.

I deliberately kept the composition simple, choosing to focus on the horse and rider and merely "suggest" the environment.

Take a look at the ongoing "Equestrian Series" under "Animals" on my "Works" page.  

Enjoy!

Janet