In honor of Practical Horseman’s 50th anniversary, Equine Network has commissioned eight saddles to be custom painted by artists and auctioned off at the 2023 Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event. You do not need to be present at the Kentucky Three-Day to bid on a saddle!
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Each painted saddle will feature a different theme and the signature of a Kentucky Three-Day Event winner or competitor. Riders featured in the saddles’ artwork are Will Coleman, Boyd Martin, Tamie Smith, Lauren Nicholson, Phillip Dutton, Buck Davidson, Liz Halliday-Sharp and Doug Payne.
Saddles will be placed with specific vendors spread throughout the Horse Park during the Kentucky Three-Day Event, making it easy for event-goers to find and bid on their favorites. Each saddle will have a sign with a QR code that will provide information about the saddle, rider, artist and a link to the online auction.
Proceeds from this auction will be split three ways and given to the following charities:
- The University of Kentucky Children’s Hospital
- The Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation: the official charity of the Land Rover Kentucky 3 Day Event.
- The Seen Through Horses Campaign: helping to support and empower programs that incorporate horses for mental health.
Winners of the auction will be announced on Sunday at the conclusion of the event and saddles can either be picked up or shipped to the winner.
Boyd Martin Painted Saddle
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Artist: Larissa Ann
Location: To be painted LIVE at the Stubben Booth #14 in Sponsor Village
About the Saddle
This saddle was ridden in by Boyd Martin at the following events:
- 2015 Pan American Games in Toronto—team gold medal
- 2016 Olympic Games in Rio
- 2016 Kentucky Three-Day Event
- 2017 Burghley Horse Trials
Stop by the Stubben booth in Sponsor Village to see the amazing progress of this historic saddle as artist Larissa Ann paints each day! If you are unable to attend please visit Practical Horseman on Facebook and Instagram for daily story updates.
About the Artist
Larissa Ann is an American artist who paints in oils and gouache to share the beauty of everyday moments, especially those shared with animals. She grew up as an avid nature lover and became infatuated with horses at a young age. Since then she has traveled extensively during her military career, furthering her love of discovery and developing a deep appreciation of home which is reflected in her artwork.
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Stubben saddle provided by Stubben
Will Coleman Painted Saddle
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Artist: Larissa Ann
Location: Zoetis Booth #37 at the Zoetis Schooling Complex
About the Saddle
Art is personal, and the details of this saddle tell some of Will Coleman’s family story. After reading about Will’s childhood and his father’s passion for fox hunting, I knew I wanted to include something in his honor. I painted a fox watching Will and “Off the Record” aka “Timmy” above the cross-country scene. The flowers on the knee roll are dogwoods, the state flower of Virginia where Will was raised and still trains today.
The opposite side of the saddle celebrates the beauty of Kentucky where the Rolex Three-Day Event is held. Goldenrod is the state’s flower, popping up along the roads which lead to beautiful stables like the iconic Manchester Farm. The peaceful scene unfolds below a galloping mare and foal, a popular sight in the bluegrass state.
Last, the saddle’s seat features flowers from both states surrounding a pair of cardinals in flight. These beautiful birds represent both Virginia and Kentucky, and are believed by many to be an omen of good fortune. I hope they bring luck and safe rides to everyone who sees them!
About the Artist
Larissa Ann is an American artist who paints in oils and gouache to share the beauty of everyday moments, especially those shared with animals. She grew up as an avid nature lover and became infatuated with horses at a young age. Since then she has traveled extensively during her military career, furthering her love of discovery and developing a deep appreciation of home which is reflected in her artwork.
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Tad Coffin saddle provided by Redwood Tack
Phillip Dutton Painted Saddle
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Artist: Jan Horne
Location: Cosequin Booth #8 in Sponsor Village
About the Saddle
Jan wanted to show as much as she could about Phillip Dutton. She featured designs to represent thathe grew up on a sheep farm, his many trips to the Olympics, how he came to the US, and later became a citizen, some nice big paintings of him and swirls added for interest!
About the Artist
Artist Jan Horne graduated from Ringling school of art in 1972. After a career in fine art, Jan retired to TX near her daughter. They collaborate now under the brand-name Blue Ridge Rags.
Antares saddle provided by Redwood Tack
Liz Halliday-Sharp Painted Saddle
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Artist: Sandra Beaulieu
Location: Redingote Booth #179 at the Trade Fair
About the Saddle
For Liz’s saddle I wanted to incorporate some key elements that represent her personality and lifestyle. In addition to being an event rider she is also a race car driver so I included checkered flags and a winding road. I also thought the cross-country course on the top of the saddle went with the “racing” theme with the Start and Finish. Her barn colors are navy and orange so the overall color scheme features those colors along with a rich green as a complement color. I chose two of Liz’s competition horses to include on the saddle, the grey horse is Cooley Be Cool and the bay is Deniro Z.
About the Artist
Sandra Beaulieu is the creative woman behind Art on Horseback, blending her skill as a dressage trainer with her unique artistic style. She paints on horseback with her special horse Rovandio. They have performed at prestigious events like Equitana, the Equine Affaire, and Breyerfest. Sandra’s paintings capture the spirit of the horse with minimal lines and vibrant colors. She also trained Rovandio how to paint and he has a beautiful abstract style that is fun to watch.
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Antares saddle from Redwood Tack
Lauren Nicholson Painted Saddle
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Artist: Sandra Beaulieu
Location: Foxden Equine Booth #124 at the Trade Fair
About the Saddle
I reached out to Lauren to see what kind of hobbies she enjoys in her personal life, one of which was gardening. I decided to incorporate a strong floral theme and colors so that the horses would really pop. I really enjoyed painting the flowers and the clouds! Lauren is competing with two horses at Land Rover so I included both of them on the saddle. Her grey horse is Landmark’s Monte Carlo and the bay is Vermiculus.
About the Artist
Sandra Beaulieu is the creative woman behind Art on Horseback, blending her skill as a dressage trainer with her unique artistic style. She paints on horseback with her special horse Rovandio. They have performed at prestigious events like Equitana, the Equine Affaire, and Breyerfest. Sandra’s paintings capture the spirit of the horse with minimal lines and vibrant colors. She also trained Rovandio how to paint and he has a beautiful abstract style that is fun to watch.
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Butet saddle provided by Redwood Tack
Buck Davidson Painted Saddle
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Artist: Kira Karpinski
Location: World Equestrian Brands Booth #109 at the Trade Fair
About the Saddle
On Buck’s saddle, I chose to do a beautiful forest scene. It was just an artistic choice, I think it’s soft and beautiful in contrast to his bold red and yellow colors, which I chose to do on the lower half of his saddle.
About the Artist
Kira Karpinski is the owner and artist of Double K Leather Works. She started her business in 2018, but has been working on leather for 11 years. Kira prides herself on custom leatherwork that is unique and one of a kind. She creates everything from horse gear to bags and wallets, to dog collars and more.
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Amerigo saddle provided by World Equestrian Brands
Tamie Smith Painted Saddle
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Artist: Christina Boucher-Reynolds
Location: Kerrits Booth #101 at the Trade Fair
About the Saddle:
This saddle depicts Tamie Smith on course on both sides of the saddle featuring the practical Horseman 50th anniversary logo. On the seat there is an iconic Kentucky pasture landscape. To complete the saddle there is a welcome to Kentucky State sign and The Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event logo.
About the Artist:
Christina has enjoyed being immersed in the horse world almost all her life; she currently works in the equine nutrition industry and rides as much as possible. Her arts and crafts background is as varied as her riding discipline background, and she has enjoyed doing several large charity painting projects this year. Christina lives near the equestrian town of Southern Pines, NC.
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CWD saddle provided by Redwood Tack
Doug Payne Painted Saddle
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Artist: Catherine Gulizia
Location: USHJA Booth #307 on The Hill
About the Saddle
Doug Payne is featured on both sides of the saddle with fine details that are so iconic to Doug including his red and yellow striped helmet and sunglasses.
About the Artist
Catherine Davenport, better known as Cat is the artist behind Battle Born Art. Cat is a realist graphite artist, and acrylic painter who enjoys capturing Buckaroo, Vaquero, Rodeo lifestyles. Her art has been seen on the Miss Rodeo America stage, AQHA/APHA papers on TikTok, and on the arm of some beautiful women across the states that purchased a painted purse or pair of painted western boots. No matter the canvas, Cat loves the challenge of creating unique pieces.
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CWD saddle provided by Redwood Tack
