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For generations, horsemen and painters argued over a simple question: does a galloping horse ever have all four hooves off the ground at once? In 1878 a row of cameras along a California racetrack finally caught the answer, a split second of flight with the legs gathered beneath the body. This Horse Oval holds that same rolling, four-beat rhythm, a horse in mid-stride with its forelegs tucked high, mane lifting and tail streaming over a fringe of tall grass, all held within an open oval ring. Each one is hand-cut in your choice of three finishes: crisp Hammered Black, gleaming Polished Copper or Rust Patina. The compact oval works as a single accent or as part of a grouping, an easy way to bring western wall decor into a room without taking over the wall. Hang it above a dresser or a writing desk, in a home office, along a hallway gallery or in a bedroom full of horse books and ribbons. Small nails, double-sided tape, velcro or magnets make it simple to hang. Wrap it up for a riding student, a racing fan or anyone who has felt a horse lengthen its stride beneath them.