| 40th Releases - Design Meanings and
Style - 2016 Summer |
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Unconquered
Artist: Kathleen Moody
On a literal level, "Unconquered" depicts a magnificent white stallion - radiant and shimmering, mane and tail flying in the wind, a symbol of power, strength and renewal - rising Phoenix-like from the rubble of the fallen World Trade Center that was attacked by terrorists on September 11, 2001. But this only tells half the story, for there is a deeper meaning behind this stunning sculpture. “Unconquered" also stands as an inspiring and patriotic representation of the triumphant response to adversity that defines the indomitable American Spirit
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Home Sweet Home
Artist: Kathleen Moody
The Clydesdale is a popular breed that originated in mid-18th Century Scotland, and was historically used to haul carts and carriages. It is known as a “gentle giant” for its large size and easygoing temperament.
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American Beauty
Artist: Karlynn Keyes
Along with floral floats and marching bands, Parade Horses magnificently attired in elaborate western-style tack - brightly decorated breast collars, silver-studded saddles with long tapaderos on the stirrups.
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Keeper of Dreams
Artist: Courtney Moore
Inspired by the Native American belief that Dream Catchers collect both good and bad dreams - the bad dreams get caught in the web and are burned off by the morning sun, while good dreams get filtered into the feathers
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Wrecking Bull
Artist: Karlynn Keyes
The hottest celebrities on the Rodeo Circuit today are the professional bull riders - those rough and tumble cowboys who strive for an eight second ride on the back of a leaping, spinning, 2,000 pound beast that is all muscle and meanness. As anyone who has seen a bull riding event knows, it is a thrilling, dangerous, action-packed sport whose spirit and appeal is perfectly captured in "Wrecking Bull.".
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Navajo Chief
Artist: Karlynn Keyes
Distinguished by diamond patterns, indigo blue stripes, and dyed red yarns, Navajo Chief blankets are the most recognizable and valuable of all Navajo weavings. Prized and traded for by wealthy and powerful members of Plains. Tribes long before the white man set foot on the land that became known as America, they were especially valued as saddle blankets, where they communicated the tribal status and rank of the rider.
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Ribbons of Love
Artist: Susan Sizemore
The artist had the name "horse lover" in mind when she created a design that featured a pink horse wrapped in free-flowing ribbons that hold red and gold hearts, and frame the portrait of a magnificent silver stallion.
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