DavidDent
Member
I wanted some input from other equine disciplines on the subject of the Horse and inuendo.
You know the kind of thing.
That old peculiarly British play on words sense of humour with connotations of an improper nature in another context.
Naturally, this is rife in the horse world. The very words 'ride' and 'filly' invite all sorts of sniggers.
Well I took this to the limit on some limited prints we did; and they have sold very well.
http://www.dentfineart.com/photo_3096969.html
http://www.dentfineart.com/photo_3097143.html
Now I know the terminology of the racing world very well.
So using expressions directly from the form book and placing them beneath a drawing of a lady racegoer, stable lass or trainer's wife proved very funny.
For example
"once considered good enough for group entries"
"dark horse who likes to dominate"
"likes to get the bit between her teeth"
"this one goes for the Guineas"
"temperamental chestnut filly with flashy mane"
"likes to come from behind"
are very innocent racing terminology when written about a horse....
Now many many people have suggested I do similar with showjumping, polo, hunting, dressage, eventing etc. I would love to do this, but am not so "au fait" with terminology for these disciplines that may be appropriate (or rather, inappropriate!).
I will offer one of these limited editions (choose from flat or jumps) to the person who can post the best suggestions for any of these other equine disciplines.
Only one rule: you have to be 18 plus to enter.
You know the kind of thing.
That old peculiarly British play on words sense of humour with connotations of an improper nature in another context.
Naturally, this is rife in the horse world. The very words 'ride' and 'filly' invite all sorts of sniggers.
Well I took this to the limit on some limited prints we did; and they have sold very well.
http://www.dentfineart.com/photo_3096969.html
http://www.dentfineart.com/photo_3097143.html
Now I know the terminology of the racing world very well.
So using expressions directly from the form book and placing them beneath a drawing of a lady racegoer, stable lass or trainer's wife proved very funny.
For example
"once considered good enough for group entries"
"dark horse who likes to dominate"
"likes to get the bit between her teeth"
"this one goes for the Guineas"
"temperamental chestnut filly with flashy mane"
"likes to come from behind"
are very innocent racing terminology when written about a horse....
Now many many people have suggested I do similar with showjumping, polo, hunting, dressage, eventing etc. I would love to do this, but am not so "au fait" with terminology for these disciplines that may be appropriate (or rather, inappropriate!).
I will offer one of these limited editions (choose from flat or jumps) to the person who can post the best suggestions for any of these other equine disciplines.
Only one rule: you have to be 18 plus to enter.
