These are my responses to Patti’s Lens Artists Challenge #182 of Interesting Objects. Thanks for this challenge Patti. I had fun going through my archives to find my interesting objects.
Interesting Objects.LAPC #182
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25 responses to “Interesting Objects.LAPC #182”
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Terrific choices Anne! Oh that bit—ouch! But the armor was so beautiful as was the braided tail. I had no idea they spent so much time on that. Do the judges notice and consider it at all?
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Oh yes. In the hunter world they look at the braids with a critical eye. Of course it matters how the horse goes but appearance is important. In England they have classes where the braiding and the hooves ( Farrier’s work) coat condition etc are all judged!
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Wow, I’ll have to look more closely. I’ve noticed beautiful braiding but never knew it was so specialized
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Great selections, Anne – and I love the unicorn armour. To look at…
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Yes it is decorative but if I was a horse I would not want to have to wear it 😆
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Wow! All are exclusive well shared 😊💕🎉
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Thank-you
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I like how the horses get groomed for a competition/show. And, the old bit would be uncomfortable. Nice post Anne!
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Thank you Anne.
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Those are amazing objects, Anne. I love the armor and how elegant it is. The carriage is a piece of art as well. Was the armor in England?
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Yes it was in London..the headpiece in Wallace house and the bit the Tower of London.
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I went to the museum in the Tower of London and another military museum as well. They were memorable even though it was in 1992.
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Great selections Anne.
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Thank you John
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That face armor is quite the intricate work.
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Yes it s. I also saw the armour of Henry VIII at the Tower of London ad it was all engraved with Tudor roses .
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A great collection of interesting objects, Anne. The horse’s bit looks tortuous! The braided tail is beautiful. I have never seen an orange jacket before in a competition. Interesting indeed!
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Thank you Patti. That bit is torturous. Thal goodness we do not see things like that now.
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Yes, it’s true, Anne.
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Those old-time metalworkers or armorers did some amazing work, that horse’s armor shows real artistry.
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I agree. The detail is really something.
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That horse’s tail braided looks really interesting 🐴
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It is the hunter discipline that braids tails. We never have to do that for dressage. Usually it is done by a professional braider.
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Professional braider: a truly niche occupation!
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Yes it is! For the hunter discipline they get lots of work as the braiding is very tricky and time consuming. At big shows like WEF the braiders go through at night braiding the horses to have them ready for competition the next morning.
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