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Elegant, poised, and full of natural grace, our Balanced Canter Sculpture beautifully captures the effortless rhythm of a horse in motion. Handcrafted in steel at our countryside studio, this dynamic piece embodies balance, strength, and fluidity, with carefully forged lines that mirror the gentle sway of a controlled canter. Perfectly proportioned and rich in detail, it reflects the profound connection between rider and horse—a harmony of tradition and freedom.
Available in a selection of timeless finishes, this sculpture brings equestrian elegance to paddocks, country homes, and landscaped gardens alike. A true celebration of British craftsmanship, it honors the art of motion with every graceful curve.
The perfect sculpture for any equine or horse enthusiast, that oozes life like qualities, character & something that can be admired by many whilst placed within your home garden space, stables or driveway,Horses & ponies have played an enormous part within Charles’s family & life due to his mother’s passion for horses alongside many years of pony club, competing & travThe perfect sculpture for any equine or horse enthusiast, this piece exudes lifelike qualities and character—making it a captivating addition to gardens, stables, driveways, or any cherished space. Horses and ponies have played a significant role in Charles’s family and life, inspired by his mother’s passion for these majestic animals, alongside many years of pony club, competition, and traveling with top-class horses.
Charles has dedicated time to studying, observing, and understanding the essential characteristics that bring these magnificent creatures to life in his sculptures. Each creation is unique, reflecting this deep knowledge and attention to detail. The process begins simply—with pencil to paper—where Charles hand-draws a sketch in his studio, capturing the movement, character, and lifelike essence of the animal. This sketch then transfers onto a large metal foot plate, drawn in artists’ chalk, where it can remain for up to a week while Charles continually refines the design until it is perfect. Once satisfied, the sculpture’s outline is hand-bent from 8mm or 10mm mild steel bar, carefully shaped to ensure every curve is accurate before welding the pieces together to stand upright. At this stage, with the bare outline standing and the legs positioned correctly, the sculpture takes on its true size.
It is here that Charles and the team spot any challenges or imperfections that might arise during creation. They then hand-bend and cut smaller 6mm or 8mm steel bars to infill the body, building muscle definition, depth, movement, and character—bringing the sculpture vividly to life. The finer details—tail, plaits, nose, ears, and eyes—are meticulously handcrafted, sometimes using traditional blacksmithing techniques like the 1920s power hammer, forge, and anvil to add even more magic to the piece.
These careful methods ensure that every sculpture is truly one of a kind. While the rustic patina finish is a beautiful option, the preferred choice is often the luxurious hot zinc galvanised finish. This not only provides long-lasting protection with its anti-rusting properties but also gives the sculpture an added sense of quality—a finish worthy of crossing the finishing line or clearing the round in style!elling alongside some very high end top class horses. Charles has been able to study, watch & learn all of the necessary characteristics to create these majestic sculptures, bring life to each one singularly meaning no two sculptures are the same. The method in which this particular sculpture is created & for that matter even started; is simple old-fashioned pencil to paper, this is where his ideas start to come to life.
A sketch will be hand drawn by Charles within his studio, giving the animal movement, character & life-like qualities prior to establishing sizes, measurements & dimensions. Once the above has been created the sketch will be transferred again by Charles on to the very large metal foot plate within the studio using artists chalk, the chalk sketch will stay on the floor for sometimes up to a week whilst Charles, edits, alters & adapts the drawing until completely happy with it. Once happy, the outline of the sculpture will then start to be hand bent using 8mm or 10mm mild steel bar, ensuring all the curves of the outline are correct prior to welding together ready to stand up. The bare line of the sculpture is then stood up, with each leg correctly in place, the body outline can then be seen in its true size. This is the crucial moment where Charles & the team will be able to see any imperfections or complications the sculpture may well throw at them along the way.
Each small 6mm or 8mm mild steel bar will be hand bent & cut ready to create the muscle definitions, the depth, the movement & the character of the animal. This is truly where the sculpture comes to life; it is one of the most magical processes when creating the animalistic sculptures. As Charles & the team start to infill using the mild steel bar the body structure, the limbs, the facial features, the extraordinary muscle definitions & the movement of the animal all start to come together creating these one-of-a-kind sculptures. Once the above is complete, the finer details like the tail, the plaits, the nose, the ears & even the eyes are handcrafted – some using some of the oldest blacksmithing methods like our 1920’s power hammer, our forge & the anvil come into play to enhance the magic within the sculptures.
These are just some of the reasons why each sculpture is unique to the next. Although the rustic patina finish is available with any of our equine sculptures, we tend to lean towards the luxurious hot zinc galvanised finish, which not only adds longevity to theses sculptures with its anti rusting properties but gives the sculptures that added extra feel of quality – a finish fit for the finishing line or clear round!
If you have any question regarding this product or any other sculpture on our website then feel free to get in touch with our team.
Busk Dimensions (not including plinth)
170cm height x 135cm length x 50cm width
Including 600mm plinth as per picture:
230cm height x 135cm length x 50cm width
Plinth sizes available:
900mm height 300mm x 300mm
600mm height 300mm x 300mm
300mm height 300mm x 300mm
The sculpture may be commissioned in steel or bronze, with the choice of material and finish guided entirely by personal preference and the character of its intended setting.
In steel, finishes include a refined oxidised patina, hot-dipped zinc, or professionally applied painted finishes, offering a subtle, architectural presence that responds beautifully to light and environment.
In bronze, the sculpture may be finished in Verdigris Bronze, Traditional Dark Bronze, or Polished Bronze, each individually patinated and hand-finished to bring warmth, depth, and a tactile richness to the surface.
We offer a low-voltage LED uplighter for your sculpture, available in warm white (3000K) or cool white options. Our IP68-rated brushed stainless steel light is supplied with a dimmable driver and includes a 12-month standard warranty, with a 7-year manufacturer’s warranty when registered online.
We’re happy to work alongside your electrician to find the best solution for power supply and installation. Additional lighting designs are available upon request, depending on the desired visual effect.
Ultra-low glare brushed metal housing
Ingress Protection Rating: IP68 (fully waterproof)
Wattage: 2W
Input: 350/700mA
Colour Temperature: 3000K (Warm White)
Light Output: 208 lumens
Dimensions: 76mm (diameter) x 83mm (height)
Dimmable
Walk-over rated only (not drive-over)
Includes LED dimmable driver (350mA)
Must be installed by a qualified electrician
For more information or to discuss custom lighting options, please get in touch.
We arrange worldwide delivery and installation, tailored to your location and the scale of the piece. Smaller sculptures are shipped using secure, tracked services; larger works are professionally crated and transported by expert art handlers or delivered in person by our team. Wherever you are, we bring sculpture to your world safely and seamlessly.
For clients across the UK and around the world, we offer a full professional installation service to ensure your sculpture is positioned exactly as intended. Whether the piece is destined for a private garden, a coastal estate, a city rooftop or a public art site overseas, our team can travel internationally to bring the final stage of the artwork to life.
To prepare an accurate installation quotation, please provide:
• Ground type – e.g. grass, soil, loose stone, hard standing, concrete pads or water
• Precise sculpture location – including any lifting, lowering or obstacles on site
• Access details – e.g. gates, stairs, steps, paths, driveway access, alleyways or fences
Our installation team will assess the site and requirements in detail, ensuring the correct foundations, fixings, lifting equipment and personnel are allocated. This allows us to deliver a seamless, safe and efficient installation experience anywhere in the world.
To receive your personalised international delivery and/or installation quote, please email the above details to: sales@charleselliottsculpture.co.uk
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Our sculptures are realised in bronze and steel, across a range of finishes and scales, with commission values typically ranging from £20,000 to £500,000+, shaped by scale, material and site considerations. Pricing guidance is available via the size and material options below, or by requesting a worldwide shipping quote. Collected internationally, each sculpture is created for a single client and setting — a personal work intended to bring character, warmth and a quiet smile to its surroundings, now and for generations to come.
Charles Elliott Sculpture is a contemporary studio creating sculptural works in bronze and steel for public, private, and architectural settings worldwide.
Based in England and led by sculptor Charles Elliott, the studio works with international collectors, landscape designers, developers, and public institutions, with commissioned sculptures placed across Europe and the United States.
Charles has presented work in distinguished cultural settings including Royal Ascot Racecourse and the Cheltenham Festival, and has received award recognition at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
Each work is conceived as a lasting presence — shaped by material, scale, and an enduring relationship with place.
