Horsetails

Mister Nicadual

A world-class reining horse, Mister Nicadual has made a name for himself in the reining world for the flair and style that quickly made him a crowd favorite. After coming in third at the 2006 National Reining Breeders' Classic, he became the USEF Open Reining Co-Reserve Champion. In the 2006 FEI World Equestrian Games he won individual silver and team gold, and the following year was Reserve Champion of the CRI Reining held at the National Reining Breeders' Classic and a finalist for the USEF Horse of the Year. With lifetime earnings over $113,000, Mister Nicadual entered stud in 2008. Mister Nicadual's tail hair has been generously donated by Tim McQuay Stables in Tioga, Texas and Mister Nicadual's owner Jerry Kimmel of Granbury, Texas.

Tim McQuay Stables, Inc.

http://www.mcquaystables.com/

C.W. Nave

A veteran Thoroughbred race horse trainer and breeder, C.W. Nave's landscapes and portraits of equine, religious, and wildlife themes have garnered much attention and recognition. Her oil portraits have earned her the title of Artist of the Year by the Kentucky Professional Photographers Association a total of five times. A full member and past board member of the American Academy of Equine Art, Nave's love and devotion to the horse is evident in her representations.

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".