Horsetails
McKinlaigh
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Brought to the United States from Ireland as a five-year-old, McKinlaigh's charismatic presence caught the attention of Thom Schulz and Laura Coats, who bought the eventer and brought him to their ranch in California. There, he was paired with rider Gina Miles. The two went on to ride in the 2002 World Equestrian Games, win team gold and individual bronze in the 2007 Pan American Games, and an individual silver medal in the 2008 Olympics. In addition to his success in competition, McKinlaigh was named the 2006 USEA Advanced Horse of the Year and the 2008 Chronicle of the Horse Overall Horse of the Year.
Richard Roney-Dougal
A jeweler and painter, Richard Roney-Dougal earned his Master of Art and Design studying in London as well as the London Certificate of Fine Art, later working in Amsterdam and Australia before establishing a jewelry studio in New Mexico. In 2008, Roney-Dougal and his wife moved and established White Horse Jewelry in Paris, Kentucky, focusing exclusively on equestrian-themed items. In his design for MicKinlaigh, Roney-Dougal drew inspiration from McKinlaigh's Irish breeding to create a Celtic-themed equestrian icon, featuring 18k gold overlaid with silver Celtic knotwork, iolite, moonstone and garnets, with a silver Celtic coin on the bow and an Olympic logo to commemorate McKinlaigh's silver medal win.
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".
