Moments before a fence at the RDS Qualifier, Coilog Equestrian Centre, Co. Kildare, Capt Michael Kelly of the Irish Army Equitation School has Bonmahon Master Blue exactly where he wants him — at speed, balanced, and committed. The horse, bred by Alan Robertson of County Tyrone, carries that combination of power and precision that defines a serious competition animal.
Hand-painted from Rolf Stenberg’s original photograph, the finished work was acquired by Rider & Breeder — a detail that says something about what the piece captured. The work took several days to complete with no filters or AI involved.