Horses represent freedom, belief, bravery, harmony, playfulness & passion. They are considered auspicious in many cultures as the bearers of positive energy, progress & prosperity. Galloping horses depict speed, achievement & expansion in life. Paintings refer to the horse as a metaphor for life in creative & contrasting shades – black & white. The horse – an elegant, sensitive, powerful & free-spirited animal that emanates great vitality, intelligence, courage & endurance. To ride on a horse is to fly without wings. “The horse with beauty unsurpassed, strength immeasurable and grace unlike any other, still remains humble enough to carry a man upon his back.”