My aim was to illustrate the gentle nature of the Shire draught horse as it playfully nibbles the farrier from behind. I am inspired by the work of H.S. Power (1877 - 1951). I first viewed his work ‘Beaching the Lifeboat’ at the Heritage Art Gallery of Ballarat. Power’s ability to capture the strength and beauty of heavy horses have left an indelible mark on my aspirations as an artist. I have framed the horse with the barn opening to show its shape, while using artificial light from inside the barn to reveal the body contours of this magnificent animal.