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HOMEWARD BOUND
One more horse painting I would like to talk about is this one above called " Homeward Bound " . This horse team was up at the Rocks Estate in Bethlehem,  NH. The driver  had just unhitched
the team and was returning to the trailer where they would be transported home.  The horses seemed to know their job was done and they were eager to get home.  As the sun was setting it began to snow.  As I stood taking the picture you could feel the ground shake from the heavy stomping of the hooves of these powerful animals.  They're massive and powerful yet so gentle.  I added to the background the red barn as it was on the opposite of the road, but I thought it added more interest to the painting.
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