A Hard Day in the Saddle equestrian lifestyle and dynamic motion

and dynamic motion

This impressionist composition captures an intimate stableyard moment as a handler prepares a bay racehorse outside a striking blue door at Newbury

Originally painted 2013 by the artist and sold in that year

enveloping the hounds in a rush of wind and wild energy

She places the animals close together

A Hard Day in the Saddle equestrian lifestyle and dynamic motion'A Hard Day in the Saddle' by Rob Hefferan, Artist's proof #1 of 1, print on canvas, framed in chocolate brown wood with silver trim, 30" x 29" (70 cm x 74 cm). A Hard Day in the Saddle has a wonderfully theatrical stillness to it. Hefferan paints a rider at rest, slouched into an ornate green armchair, boots still on, top hat tipped low as if exhaustion and attitude have struck a truce. The rich interiormarble topped table, warm lamplight, dark