In cities and towns the trouble is that 

 very often the only horses to be seen 

 are in the form of statues. Many 

 people will recognise this fiery group 

 of Queen Boudicca (Boadicea) and 

 her daughters who led the British 

 tribes in revolt against the Roman 

 legions. The ancient Britons were 

 expert charioteers and used their wiry 

 ponies with immense skill, though it 

 is doubtful whether their horses were 

 quite as sleek and handsome as the 

 sculptor has portrayed them here. 



The beauty and majesty of the horse has been a source of inspiration to the artist throughout 

 the ages. From the stone-carved hunting scenes of the Assyrians to the majestic canvases 

 of Velasquez he has striven to express his admiration for this animal that has meant so much 

 to mankind. 



