Bridle Collection

A pair of working Shire Horses & Farmer
A pair of working Shire Horses, Farmer and Collie dog. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Horse Illustration 09
Rafal Kulik

Gypsy Caravans
A group of travellers and their horse-drawn caravans/wagons. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Shire horse team during Ploughing Match
A team of white Shire horses competing in a ploughing match. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Shire Horses pull the plough
A team of two white shire horses pull a light plough across a field of recently cut corn. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Hon Dorothy Paget with her horse, Golden Miller
Hon Dorothy Wyndham Paget (1905-1960) with her champion racehorse, Golden Miller (1927-1957). Date: circa 1930s

Children pony trekking, Horner, Somerset
Children pony trekking at Horner, Exmoor, Somerset. Date: circa 1980s

Palomino Horse - Pony in meadow
JPF-5789-m Palomino Horse - Pony in meadow Jean-Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Sir Isumbras at the Ford, 1857, (c1915). Artist: John Everett Millais
Sir Isumbras at the Ford, 1857, (c1915). The painting is held by the Lady Lever Art Gallery, Port Sunlight. From International Art: Past and Present by Alfred Yockney

Horse and Boxer dog
Unusual Friends - horse and Boxer dog. 1950s

Horse - Palomino pony on rein JPF18125
JPF-14248 Horse - Palomino pony on rein Jean-Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Shire horse pulling a hay wagon
A heavy working horse pulls a high hay wagon along a country lane. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Carriages, Horses and Dogs
Artist: Tomson, Clifton - Title: Carriages, Horses and Dogs - Date: N/A - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 73.7 x 91.4

A cowboy, Honeycut, on the horse White Star on the plains of Montana. Photographed by Laton Alton Huffman, August 1904
MONTANA: COWBOY, 1904. A cowboy, Honeycut, on the horse White Star on the plains of Montana. Photographed by Laton Alton Huffman, August 1904

Dog, cat and Horse
A sentimental art postcard, featuring a reproduction of a painting os a small pet dog, cat and horse waering a bridle. Date: circa 1910s

Horse Portrait
A highly detailed portrait painting of a horse by Malcolm Greensmith

Clydesdale Horse, two adults, working, team at ploughing match, Hampshire, England

Two Horses in the stable with a small terrier
Two Horses (one brown and one white) in the stable with a small terrier. Date: 1910s

Shire horse drawn dray
Shire horse drawn brewery dray passes through a village, delivering beer to The Lamb and Flag pub. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Grey Welsh Pony
JD-18019 Grey Welsh PONY John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way. contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: + 44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Duchess of Newcastle
MARGARET CAVENDISH, DUCHESS OF NEWCASTLE Here described as the Marchioness, though the horse seems marginally more important

One of Four Portraits of Horses - a Chestnut Horse (? Old Partner) held by a Groom: standing facing right, wearing blue saddle-cloth edged with gold; the groom in blue

Scolds Bridle from Armagh Jail - a view of a woman sitting with the bridle over her face, to stop her talking. (Location: Ireland). Date: circa early 1900s

Gipsy couple on their horse-drawn cart
A middle-aged gipsy couple riding along a country road on their horse-drawn cart. A London Transport bus stop can be seen in the background

PRUSSIAN SOLDIER, 1830. Captain of the Hussar Regiment of the Prussian Guards. German lithograph, 1830

Fireman in brass helmet with two white horses
Fireman in a brass helmet with two white horses in harness

Profile portrait of a racehorse in full flight, along with inset illustrations of a jockeys cap and crop. Date: circa 1910s

A pair of chestnut Suffolk Punch working horses in harness with blinkers, Suffolk, England Date: 2010

Happy camel of Petra, Jordan
A camel used to transport tourists around Petra rests happily in the sun. Petra is a historical and archaeological city in Jordan that is famous for its rock-cut architecture

Sporty equestrian blond posing with her horse
Team-mates - a very pretty sporty equestrian blond in jodhpurs and boots, standing holding the bridle of her thoroughbred black stallion, gloved hand on hip. Date: early 1940s

BODMER: BLACKFOOT HORSEMAN. A Blackfoot Native American man riding on horseback at Fort McKenzie, Montana. Aquatint engraving, c1844, after a drawing, 1833, by Karl Bodmer

Portrait of the Horse, Which Belonged to Major Burton at the Balaklava Charge
Artist: Bretland, Thoman W. - Title: Portrait of the Horse, Which Belonged to Major Burton at the Balaklava Charge - Date: N/A - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 63.5 x 76.2

Welsh Pony
JPF-5756 WELSH PONY - C/U HEAD Jean Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Capt. Oates and two of the ponies on the Terra Nova, from Scott
STC255085 Capt. Oates and two of the ponies on the Terra Nova, from Scotts Last Expedition (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info)

Austria, Stagecoach travel, ink drawing 20th century, Historisches Museum der Stadt Wien (History Museum)

Trakehner black stallion

PRINCE RUPERT (1619-1682). Commander of the army of King Charles I during the English Civil War. Contemporary English woodcut

USA, Oregon, Champoeg State Park, Belgian team, resting at plowing competition

Sporting Gal and her horse - Dumb Luck
Dumb Luck Sporting Gal and her horse bemoaning the lack of success in the previous race. Dobbin is still the lucky recipient of a chunk of finest Tate & Lyle... Date: circa 1910

A Young Girl and her favourite horse
An attractive photographic postcard portrait of a young girl and her favourite horse. Date: circa 1906

Quarter / Paint Horse - saddled up. Ponderosa Ranch - Seneca - Oregon - USA
WAT-10923 Quarter / Paint Horse - saddled up Ponderosa Ranch - Seneca - Oregon - USA M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Ridinger Haute Ecole 14
Haute Ecole : Trotting the horse in a circle by means of a cord attached to the bridle

Anglo Saxon lyres 122, 123, harps 124, 125, violin 126, bell 127 and horse with bridle and saddle 128
FLO4702462 Anglo Saxon lyres 122, 123, harps 124, 125, violin 126, bell 127 and horse with bridle and saddle 128. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical

'Drimore Lad', 1936 (coloured litho)
BSA266161 'Drimore Lad', 1936 (coloured litho) by Voss, Franklin Brooke (1880-1953); 56.5x64 cm; Private Collection; © The British Sporting Art Trust.

Two suits of black armour made for a German knight of the Order of St. George of Ravenna, 1534
FLO4678577 Two suits of black armour made for a German knight of the Order of St. George of Ravenna, 1534. Suit of black armour edged in gilt, helmet with gorget of chainmail, horse in barding

"Street life in London": photography on the common and waiting for a hire
3570751 "Street life in London": photography on the common and waiting for a hire, 1877 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: London, Great Britain 1877 Photographer: Thomson)

United States, Civil War, US Light Artillery Horse Bit
3028460 United States, Civil War, US Light Artillery Horse Bit; Private Collection; (add.info.: United States, Civil War, US Light Artillery brass faced horse bit); © Don Troiani

Horse Wild Tribal Illustration Art 02
Rafal Kulik

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"Bridle: A Timeless Connection Between Man and Horse" Gypsy caravans adorned with vibrant colors traverse the countryside, their majestic Shire horse teams leading the way during a Ploughing Match. The bond between a pair of working Shire Horses and their farmer is evident in every step they take together. With strength and determination, these magnificent creatures pull the plough, turning the earth for bountiful harvests. A Shire horse effortlessly pulls a hay wagon through golden fields, showcasing its power and grace. In a peaceful meadow, a Palomino horse stands tall while a pony grazes nearby, embodying tranquility amidst nature's beauty. The artwork "Sir Isumbras at the Ford" by John Everett Millais captures an enchanting scene from 1857, transporting us to another era where horses played vital roles in daily life. Clydesdale horses work tirelessly as adults guide them through ploughing matches in Hampshire, England - an age-old tradition that celebrates both equine strength and human skill. In another image captured by JPF18125, we witness the elegance of a Palomino pony being guided on rein by its rider. The connection between horse and handler is palpable as they navigate their surroundings with harmony. Hon Dorothy Paget shares an unbreakable bond with her beloved Golden Miller; together they conquer challenges on racetracks while leaving spectators awestruck. Carriages pulled by powerful horses are accompanied by loyal canine companions - true symbols of loyalty and friendship. Lastly, we see how even different species can form unique connections as a Boxer dog accompanies his equine friend on their adventures - two loyal companions exploring life side by side. Through centuries past to present day, bridles have been more than just tools for control; they represent trust forged between man and horse. These hints remind us of this timeless connection that continues to inspire awe and admiration for these magnificent creatures.