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OLogy Challenge Hall of Fame with picture of a horse

Challenge #18: Draw a Horse
DECEMBER 2021 • CHALLENGE CLOSED

Neigh! We are so impressed with everyone’s artwork.

Ross MacPhee in the field in Yukon, Canada. He is excavating the tusk of an extinct kind of elephant, the woolly mammoth.

Manda Kalimian is with Cello, a 15-year-old Dutch warmblood gelding. He is bay in color and stands nearly 17 hands high (which is very tall!).

We had two special guest judges for this OLogy Challenge! Ross MacPhee is a paleomammalogist. He studies extinct mammals to understand their relationships and adaptations. And Manda Kalimian founded the CANA Foundation. It helps to "rewild" American's wild horses to become a native species of the open plains.

Hall of Fame Gallery

This Challenge was to pick a horse breed, research it, and draw it in its environment (for inspiration, kids checked out All About Horses and Protecting Wild Horses). Here are our judges' top picks!

Carolina F.

Age 8
New York, U.S.A.
"These are American war horses: an Appaloosa and a Morgan. The Appaloosa horse was created by the Nimíipuu Tribe (Nez Perce) in what today is Idaho, becoming the best war horse for the Cheyenne, the Arapaho and other Native American tribes. The Morgan horse originated in Massachusetts and was used by the U.S. Calvary during the Secession and Indian Wars. This is my first oil on canvas (12x9), a scene of Sand Creek, Colorado, on November 29, 1864. My painting's name is "Survivors" and I did it in the style of Orren Mixer (1920-2008)."
Judges' Comments:
This painting is beautifully done! And your choice of appaloosa horses and Morgan represents the history of horses and humans here in North America. A wonderfully thought-out collaboration of art and horse history.
Calvin I.

Age 7
Tennessee, U.S.A.
Judges' Comments:
Wonderful depiction of a paint horse! Great accuracy of its shadow.
Amelia B.

Age 11
Virginia, U.S.A.
"The Cerbat mustang comes from northwestern Arizona in the area of the Cerbat Mountains. The number of these horses are low, and they are always chestnut, bay, or rowan in color."
Judges's Comments:
This image truly depicts a wild Mustang in its natural environment! It really gives you a feeling of its freedom.
Gabriella F.

Age 7
New York, U.S.A.
"This is Chilean Army Captain Alberto Larraguibel riding "Huaso," a Thoroughbred horse. In 1949, "Huaso" jumped 8 feet and 1 inch. This is the high-jump world record since. My painting is oil on canvas (6x4) and I named it "Huaso," which means: 'Chilean horseman.' "
Judges' Comments:
Congratulations to a wonderfully painted thoroughbred! Your artwork depicts its ability to jump and shows the relationship between horses and man working together as partners.
Zehra A.

Age 11
New York, U.S.A.
Judges' Comments:
Beautiful artwork and a wonderful depiction of the horse-human relationship!
Ben G.

Age 10
Surrey, U.K.
Judges' Comments:
A wonderful description of Arabian horses!
Josie

Age 7
New York, U.S.A.
Judges' Comments:
A very whimsical and accurate depiction of the Falabella horses!
Suh-Yun P.

Age 9
New York, U.S.A.
"American Quarter Horses are a domesticated breed. There is a wide variety of colors, from chestnut to palomino to white to blue roan. There are 17 recognized colors for this horse. (read more)"
Judges's Comments:
A beautifully depicted setting for the quarter horse! It also shows an interesting understanding of the quarter horse and its various colors, stemming from its various sources of domestication.
Hannah

Age 10
Iowa, U.S.A.
"This is a drawing of Angus, my real Shetland Pony. He is chestnut, loves getting attention, and driving his cart."
Judges' Comments:
Such a lifelike image of a shetland ponie and its environment!

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Honorable Mention Gallery

Here are more drawings of horses that inspired us!

Emma Z.

Age 11
New York, U.S.A.
"The Akhal-Teke has a shiny coat of hair and runs at lighting speed—excellent for racing!"
Judges' Comments:
Wonderful use of movement that shows the horse running!
Abigail Z.

Age 5
New York, U.S.A.
Judges' Comments:
What a great drawing of an Arabian horse! It allows us to understand the horses physical attributes.
Benjamin B.

Age 10
New Jersey, U.S.A.
"The Falabella is the smallest horse in the world. It's also the lightest. Plus, it can survive in many different climates. Their colors are bay and black, mostly. They can also have spots like the drawing."
Judges' Comments:
Very accurate drawing of the spots on a falabella horse!
Calvin

Age 4
New York, U.S.A.
Judges' Comments:
Extremely accurate that horses live in paddocks!
Zekeriya A.

Age 5
New York, U.S.A.
Judges' Comments:
Very clear and easy to understand facts with image!
Harley L.

Age 10
Arizona, U.S.A.
Judges' Comments:
"Wonderful use of color to depict this palomino horse!"
Lucy G.

Age 8
Surrey, U.K.
Judges' Comments:
A very accurate description of the Vikings and their horses!
Eloise G.

Age 11
New Jersey, U.S.A.
Judges' Comments:
Very accurate portrayal of the Clydesdales! I especially like referencing the extra long hair on their legs.