19 Hands x 6

This six-horse Percheron Hitch team opened the Cheyenne Frontier Days 2000 rodeo events.

PaintingsDeborah NelsonAugust 29, 2001Art, Draft Horse, Horse, Oil Painting, Team Driving

Bob

Horses' decorations can be as simple as ribbons and plaiting or as elaborate as ear coverings and medallions.

PaintingsDeborah NelsonApril 20, 2000Art, Draft Horse, Horse, Oil Painting, Portrait, Team Driving

Rarin' to Go

The American Belgians are often taller and not as heavy as their European ancestors.

PaintingsDeborah NelsonDecember 7, 1999Art, Draft Horse, Horse, Oil Painting, Team Driving

And Baby Makes Three

These dapple grays headed out for work to pull the 103rd Annual Cheyenne Frontier Days hay wagon and junior got to tag along.

PaintingsDeborah NelsonOctober 3, 1999Art, Draft Horse, Foal, Horse, Oil Painting, Team Driving

Black Tie Affair

Of all the heavy horses the Percheron is probably the most lively and dynamic breed, qualities which are further enhanced by a particularly friendly disposition.

PaintingsDeborah NelsonSeptember 20, 1999Art, Draft Horse, Horse, Oil Painting, Team Driving

The Making of "Like Father, Like Son"

It was a year before Deborah met the horses in "Like Father, Like Son." Under ideal circumstances this artist spends time visiting with the owners, interacting with the horses, photographing, sketching, and observing their mannerisms and personalities.

PaintingsDeborah NelsonMay 8, 1999Art, Draft Horse, Horse, Oil Painting, Team Driving, Background Stories

Like Father, Like Son

These two beautiful Belgians are my favorite team to paint. I have taken many of them and have plans for them to appear in more paintings.

PaintingsDeborah NelsonMay 8, 1999Art, Draft Horse, Horse, Oil Painting, Team Driving

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