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The Equine Dream Art Show is brought to you by Equine insurance,
a division of Parker General Insurance, is one of the leading agencies in the western United States specializing in equine and farm-related insurance coverages.
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Beauty of Horses Inspires Artists
 Art Show Press Release - March, 2008
Those who appreciate the beauty and majesty of the horse also admire the artwork inspired by this noble creature. The 2008 Western States Horse Expo Equestrian Dream Art Show and Sale presents the opportunity to view an extensive array of fine art inspired by the horse and the lifestyle they provide us.
This year more than 100 pieces of juried art are on display by equine artists from around the world. These artists and this special show each to go tremendous lengths to bring you some of the best, “never before seen” equine art that can be viewed in the Mane Market Mall between Buildings A and B. Be sure to cast your vote for the People’s Choice Award!
The Equine Dream Art Show will showcase works in all mediums, including oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pencil, photography, jewelry, stained glass, pottery and sculpture. The art show portrays a vast array of horse subjects in various disciplines, including western scenes, mares and foals, cowboys, draft horses, Arabians, Quarter Horses, and many other breeds. The art sale is a fabulous opportunity to acquire a work of fine art to adorn the walls of your home. Surround yourself with the image you love---the horse!
Download the 2008 Art Show Prospectus
The art show’s home is in our Mane Market Mall.
2008 Equine Dream Art Show Results
Acrylic
1st: “Walk in the Woods” by Joy Calonico of Willits, CA
2nd: “Ingate-Morgan Hunter” by HD Mitchell of Ontario, Canada
3rd: “Aragorn at One Year” by Katherine Plumer of Wilton, CA
Charcoal/Pencil
1st: “Bravado Bey V” by Rebecca A. Moore of Everett, WA
2nd: Untitled by Jim Halsey of Oroville, CA
3rd: “Tall in the Saddle” by Doreen Irwin of Elverta, CA
Colored Pencil
1st: “Riding the Paso Llano” by Shirley Isola of Pollock Pines, CA
2nd: “High Spirits” by Shirley Isola of Pollock Pines, CA
Oil
1st: “The City Slickers First Ride” by Kevin Murphy of Hillsborough, NJ
2nd: “Team Penners” by Terry Hecker of Lakeside, CA
3rd: Untitled by Sarah Lam of Sacramento, CA
Pastel
1st: “Rafael” by Jeremiah Epperson of Chico, CA
2nd: “A Quiet Place” by Cheryl Caldwell of Durham, CA
3rd: “The Long Cool One” by Cheryl Caldwell of Durham, CA
Photography-Digitally Enhanced
1st: “The Mane Dance” by Leah Earle of Reno, NV
2nd: “Who’s Watching the Herd?” by Susan Gerber of Pleasanton, CA
Photography-Black & White
1st: “Black Pinto Stallion Strikes Out” by Carol J. Walker of Longmont, CO
2nd: “Sunset Horse Drive” by Carol J. Walker of Longmont, CO
3rd: “Grandpa’s Team” by Betsy LaMere of Kent, NY
Photography-Color
1st: “Snow Stallion” by Carol J. Walker of Longmont, CO
2nd: “Driving the Horses” by Carol J. Walker of Longmont, CO
3rd: “Liberty” by Gloria Muscarella of Van Nuys, CA
Junior Artwork
1st: “Blackstrap” by Monica Burtley of Grants Pass, OR
2nd: “Heartland” by Alina Boyer of Sacramento, CA
3rd: “Teamwork” by Alina Boyer of Sacramento, CA
Sculpture
1st: “Winston” by June Havecost of Loomis, CA
2nd: “Arabian Head” by Alex Sutton of Lake Tapps, WA
3rd: “Wild Freedom” by Helen Coxhead McFarland of Topaz, CA
Watercolor
1st: “Another Beginning” by Terry Hecker of Lakeside, CA
2nd: “Stud Fight” by Helen Coxhead McFarland of Topaz, CA
3rd: “No Turning Back” by Diane Snow of Limerick, ME
Other
1st: “Unbridled” by Karalee Norris of Vacaville, CA
Best of Show
“Bravado Bey V” by Rebecca A. Moore of Everett, WA
People’s Choice
Untitled by Sarah Lam of Sacramento, CA
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