“Back To The Stables”

Jay Boyd Kirkman 

Image Size 9” x 14” Print Size 11’ x 16”

Limited Edition Print signed in pencil by the artist 

After a race, unplaced horses - those which have not qualified for presentation in the winners enclosure  congregate at the far end of the paddocks. Unsaddled and returned to the care of their grooms, each horse's latest performance - or lack of it is considered, as jockeys, owners & trainers huddle together.  One of the judge's boxes, now empty, stands sentinel. Eventually all go their separate ways; the jockeys, carrying their saddles & gear back to the weighing room, horses, steaming from their exertions are led back to the stables - seen here behind - and the remaining connections disperse around the other racecourse facilities. 

This is always a good opportunity to draw & observe  away from the excitement, cameras and crowds around the winners. Think of this as an almost private moment played out in the public arena of the racecourse  when the immediate disappointment begins to be overcome, the link between people & their animals may be restored and hopefully new plans start to be made for a better day.

Hexham racecourse sits on a high ridge above the town with the course in a natural amphitheatre below and vast views across the surrounding country. Only NH (jumps) racing is staged and to avoid the worst of the Northumbrian weather affecting this traditionally winter sport, many of these meetings are run in the early & late stages of the season - such as here in the Spring. 

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