Horsetails

Lava Man

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Foaled in 2001, the California gelding Lava Man was only the second horse in history to win the Hollywood Gold Cup three times consecutively from 2005 to 2007. In 2006, he became the only horse to win the Hollywood Gold Cup, the Santa Anita Handicap, and the Pacific Classic in a single season. In addition to these accomplishments, he is the only horse to win North American Grade 1 races on dirt, turf and synthetic surface. Lava Man's tail hair has been generously donated by Old Friends in Georgetown, Kentucky.

Old Friends

http://www.oldfriendsequine.org/

Linda Jaques

Californian Linda Jaques is a well-respected animal artist, and has painted several horses currently living at the Old Friends equine retirement facility for Thoroughbreds, continuing the relationship by painting Lava Man. This artistic venture with Lava Man, the pride of California, occurred during Jaques' battle with cancer, and he became to her a parallel for the frightening race she faced. Depicting several images in a fiery mosaic field of lava, Jaques reflects his name but also the heat and excitement of his phenomenal career. His strength feeding her own, Jaques finished the project forever bonded to this spirited horse.

http://www.jaquesanimalart.net

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".