Horsetails

What is the HORSETAILS 2010^® Project?

There is a surprising relationship between music and the horse, one that is often overlooked. String instruments would not exist without the horse's contribution, and without this magnificent creature we would have no orchestras, no fiddles, no string quartets. For centuries, the horse has donated its tail hairs to be strung across the bow, a characteristic unique to string instruments.
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The Artwork

Fifty-two artists from around the country have been chosen and each given small replicas of a violin and bow. Each artist has been assigned an unforgettable, beloved horse and has created a work of art. The result is fifty-four works of art that make up HORSETAILS 2010^®.
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