The Panamanian Jockey
Having already said a prayer and blessed himself with the catholic sign of the cross, as they traditionally do in Panama, this jockey is in a moment of restful contemplation before the race.
These three grooms seem to swagger and banter as they lead their horses to the paddock .
This gorgeous band of white ponies running free through a sunbathed field are sharply contrasted against the suggestion of a much darker green forest in the shadows behind them.
I chose a whimsical title for this painting. The viewpoint is from the inside rail of the race track very close to the rail.
Horses play rough, and you can tell from their expression and lack of ferocity these two are only playing.