This September, the timeless elegance of Burghley becomes the stage for a celebration of the horse in art, presented by Gladwell & Patterson from their gallery in the heart of Stamford. Horsepower brings together a curated selection of equestrian paintings and sculpture, capturing the grace, speed, and quiet strength of these noble animals. From the sunlit gallop across rolling pasture to the poised stillness before the starting bell, each work reflects the deep bond between horse and rider, and the centuries-old tradition of the equestrian arts.

Drawing on works by leading sporting and animal painters from 1700 to the present day, the exhibition spans classical portraiture, spirited Arabian scenes, and contemporary interpretations that honour the horse’s enduring beauty. Luminous oils evoke the shimmer of a fine thoroughbred’s coat; precise brushwork renders the gleam of tack and the taut curve of a neck mid-stride. Sculpture offers a further dimension, distilling movement and power into enduring form.

Presented in the grandeur of Burghley, home to one of the world’s most celebrated horse trials, Horsepower invites visitors to experience the equestrian world through the artist’s eye — a world of discipline and drama, elegance and energy. Whether in the bold leap over a cross-country fence or the quiet intimacy of a stable at dawn, this exhibition celebrates the horse as muse, athlete, and companion.