Horsetails

Connaught

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The Irish-bred gelding, nicknamed Simon, represented Australia in the 2006 World Equestrian Games in eventing. Phillip Dutton became a US citizen in 2006 and both horse and rider competed in the Rolex CCI**** in 2006, finishing in 4th, then finished in 2nd when they competed again in 2007. In 2008, they competed in the Rolex CCI**** and finished decidedly in 1st, naming him the United States Equestrian Federation National Champion. Philip and Connaught represented the United States at the Bejiing Olympics in Hong Kong in 2008. Connaught's tail hair has been generously donated by True Prospect Farm in West Grove, Pennsylvania .

True Prospect Farm

http://www.phillipdutton.com/

Gayle Cerlan

A graduate of the University of Louisville School of Art with both Bachelor of Fine Arts and Master of Art degrees, Gayle Cerlan had additional studies at the University of Kentucky and the College of Ceramic Arts in Alfred, New York. Primarily working with ceramics, Cerlan's work has been exhibited more than 50 times around the Midwest and has also been exhibited in Washington, D.C. and at the Nepal Ceramic Invitational in Katmandu, Nepal.

About the Project

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. Artists have worked with paint, glass, metal, and other mediums. Their only charge was to embrace either the image or spirit of their horse. Horses include well-known Thoroughbreds, as well as other breeds represented in the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™.

Each piece will be on display at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™. During the Games, a silent auction will take place, with all proceeds go to the Lexington Philharmonic Orchestra’s Partners in Education, a program benefiting the children in high-risk areas of Kentucky through music education.

Please take the time to enjoy our art gallery (link to gallery), learn more about our special events (link to special events), and shop in our retail area for your very own HORSETAILS® 2010 merchandise. If you have questions about the project or would like more information, please contact us.

The Presentation

Each completed work of art is professionally mounted on linen mat board and framed in an antique black wooden slant-top shadow box. Framed by Lexington’s premiere sporting arts framer, the finished size measures 13.25" x 17".