A banner showing an abstract horse racing painting merged with a painting of Lester Piggott on Nijinski.

EQUESTRIAN PAINTINGS

This collection celebrates the grace, power, and elegance of equestrian sports through the eyes of sports artist Brian West. Each painting on this page captures the dynamic energy and timeless beauty of horse racing, horse polo, and portraits of equestrian icons like Lester Piggott.

An abstract show jumping painting
  • An abstract show jumping painting depicting rider and horse jumping a fence in an arena setting. Acrylic brush on canvas.

A painting of a polo player about to strike the ball
  • Action polo painting of a player swinging their hammer and about to strike the ball. An abstract colour of reds and greens depict the force and speed of the moving horse and rider. Acrylic brush and palette knife on canvas.

A horse racing abstract painting showing horses and riders blending with a green energy.
  • Showing a fast horse race where several horses and riders are coming together in this abstract painting fusing the figures with a green electrical energy. Acrylic brush on canvas.

A horse racing painting in a colourful abstract style by artist Brian West
  • Another abstract painting of a horse race, depicting several horses and riders battling for the finish with colours depicting the speed and movement.

A vibrant painting of horse racing in snowy conditions
  • A horse racing painting showing horses and riders moving at speed in very snowy conditions. Acrylic and palette knife on canvas.

A painting of a polo player striking the ball with circular motions.
  • An acrylic palette knife painting of a polo player striking the ball, kinetic circular movements resonating away to depict the movement.

A painting of a horse race with a group of horses charging towards the viewer.
  • A horse race showing a group of riders charging towards the viewer (and the finish line), trails and colour blends convey the speed and movement. An acrylic painting on canvas.

A portrait of Lester Piggott and his horse Nijinski
  • A painting of equestrian icon Lester Piggott and his horse Nijinski in during his award winning season in 1970.

A painting depicting a show jumper going over a fence
  • A painting depicting a show jumper going over a fence at an outdoor event.