Large-Scale Equestrian Sculpture for Worldwide
Private Clients, Horse Racing Yards & Estates
A bronze horse sculpture is rarely commissioned casually. It is usually considered at a point of confidence — when an owner wishes to mark success, heritage, or a long-term connection to a horse, a bloodline, or a place.
At Charles Elliott Sculpture, we are internationally commissioned for bespoke equestrian bronze sculpture, from single life-size horses to large-scale, multi-horse compositions created for expansive landscapes and prominent settings. Our work is installed across the UK, the United States, and the Middle East, including projects for private equestrian properties, racing environments, and significant estates in United Arab Emirates, Dubai, Saudi Arabia, Florida, and other key locations across the USA.
Clients commission us when they are seeking sculpture that is accurate, enduring, and scaled correctly — work that sits naturally within its environment and improves with time.
If you are considering an equestrian sculpture commission, you are welcome to
call +44 (0)1494 758896 or
email the studio for a confidential conversation.
What Clients Look for in Equestrian Sculpture
Those commissioning equestrian sculpture at this level are rarely looking for ornament. More often, they are seeking clarity around:
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Longevity and permanence in outdoor settings
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Accurate equine anatomy and movement
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Sculpture scaled appropriately to land, architecture, and approach
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Materials that age gracefully rather than deteriorate
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A commissioning process that is discreet and well managed
A successful equestrian sculpture feels inevitable within its setting — whether placed at a private stable yard, a racing facility, or a large equestrian estate.
Bronze as a Long-Term Investment
Bronze has been the preferred material for equestrian sculpture for centuries, not for sentiment, but for performance.
Properly cast and installed, a bronze sculpture will:
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Remain structurally sound for generations
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Develop a natural patina over time
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Require minimal long-term maintenance
For many owners of equestrian properties and estates — particularly in regions such as the USA and Middle East — a large-scale bronze horse sculpture represents a considered, long-term investment in land, identity, and legacy.
From Clay to Bronze: How Each Sculpture Is Created
Every sculpture begins in clay. This stage is fundamental and is where proportion, movement, and character are resolved.
Working in clay allows us to:
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Establish correct anatomy and balance
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Refine stance, expression, and presence
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Capture either stillness or controlled movement
Once the clay is approved, the sculpture is cast in bronze using traditional foundry methods. Finishing and patination are then developed to suit the sculpture’s scale, climate, and surroundings — whether for a temperate estate in the UK, a ranch in Florida, or a desert environment in the Middle East.
Scale, Placement & Presence Across Large Properties
Large equestrian properties demand careful consideration of scale.
We regularly advise on:
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Life-size bronze horse sculptures for entrances, paddocks, and approach drives
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¾-life sculptures for landscaped courtyards and gardens
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Orientation in relation to long sightlines and architectural axes
For large ranches, racing yards, and equestrian estates, sculpture must read clearly at distance while rewarding closer inspection.
Single Horses, Movement & Multi-Horse Compositions
Some commissions are intentionally restrained — a single horse, standing or walking, timeless and understated.
Others are conceived at a larger scale:
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Horses captured in motion
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Galloping compositions
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Multiple horses arranged across open land, designed for estates, ranches, and prominent racing environments
These multi-horse bronze sculptures are particularly suited to large equestrian properties, where scale and landscape allow the work to breathe.
Sculpting From Life or Reference
Where practical, we work from life, observing horses directly within their stable yards or properties. Where this is not possible, we work from carefully selected photographic and video reference, often supported by archive material.
This approach allows us to undertake international commissions efficiently and discreetly, whether the sculpture is destined for a private ranch in the USA or an equestrian estate in the Middle East.
International Equestrian Commissions
We regularly support equestrian sculpture projects internationally, including work for private clients and racing environments in United Arab Emirates, Dubai, Saudi Arabia, and across the United States, including Florida.
Arabian horses, in particular, require sensitivity to proportion, carriage, and expression — qualities developed carefully in clay before casting.
Timelines, Scope & Expectations
A typical equestrian bronze sculpture commission takes between 6 and 12 months, depending on scale and complexity.
Budgets generally sit within:
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£50,000 to £2m+, reflecting size, composition, and installation requirements
Early clarity ensures the sculpture is designed appropriately from the outset.
Beginning a Commission
If you are considering a bespoke bronze horse sculpture — whether for a stable yard, private ranch, equestrian estate, or racing environment — an initial conversation is often the most effective place to begin.
You are welcome to
call +44 (0)1494 758896 or
email the studio
to discuss your ideas in confidence.