Features & The Arts

In the third and final excerpt from “At First Light”, WW2 soldier Phil Larimore has the ride of a lifetime on a Lipizzaner as he heads out on a reconnaissance mission as part of the operation to save Austria’s dancing white horses.

“What’s so refreshing about the way donkeys have been portrayed in “Banshees” and “EO” is that they have been shown as the inquisitive, sensitive and loveable animals they are.”

The last known work ever produced by one of Britain’s greatest sculptors, Dame Elisabeth Frink, is being offered at auction.

Major sporting art sale of 638 lots features items from Barton Hill House, the former home of Tim Rootes and Obby Waller. The 108 items represent the culmination of their collecting and combined possessions.

Alfred de Dreux’s “The Death” and “The Return” were painted the year before the French artist’s death in a duel.

The Banshees of Inisherin and EO nominated for Oscars: “This year might, at last, prove to be the year of the donkey and a time to change perceptions.”

The move by surgeons into veterinary work was seen as a step “down the social ladder”. William Gibson was among the first to “risk the stigma” of writing about animal disease.

An animated short film based on Charlie Macksey’s book “The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse” has been produced.

Tack rooms are treasure troves for horse lovers. In her book “The Tack Room”, Dr Paula Sells looks at the tack used in 27 different disciplines and those who use it.

Renowned international artist Romero Britto’s artwork for the 149th Kentucky Derby features subtle details that bring the racetrack scene to life.

The Mayor of Great Yarmouth joined Redwings officials and ponies for the opening of Anna Sewell House.

“Lipizzan horse breeding has united communities for over 450 years.”

Eight European countries are jointly seeking cultural heritage status for their Lipizzan breeding traditions.

Henry Alken’s “Seven Ages of the Horse” show the progression of a racehorse through successive stages of life, from foal to adored
thoroughbred to a broken-down old work horse.

“Munnings – War Artist, 1918” showcases the equestrian artist and the lives of the men and horses of the Canadian Cavalry Brigade.