Horse Art and sporting art has been influenced considerably by the patterns in equestrian history and likewise the history of equestrianism. Equestrian art as we know it began with Francis Barlow (1626-1704), who is traditionally referred to as the father of British sporting art. It was Barlow who produced the first published picture of a horse race in England.

The Horse and Hound Art website features a large proportion of British Sporting Art, where it all began. It is a work in progress in an attempt to gather biographies and images documenting the history of horse art up to current times.

This website is a knowledge base for individuals who appreciate equestrian paintings and sporting art. There is no art for sale on this site, but for those browsing, will discover links to e-commerce sites that offer horse prints, dog engravings and sporting art paintings to collectors.

We welcome any comments, corrections or suggestions. Contact Us:

"The Aristocrat" Hackney by American artist Janet Crawford a favorite at Horse and Hound Gallery. This piece is in the process of becoming a hand-carved wooden carousel horse for the Berkshire Carousel in Pittsfield, MA. The Hackney has a rich history in the area and "The Aristocrat" is at home in the Berkshires. He will be placed in front of a sleigh “chariot”. This is a wonderful project which will delight children of all ages and a special treat for the horse lover. To see more images of other carvings and further information, please click on image.