The metal armature has been meticulously designed and fabricated for absolute strength and is well embedded and fastened into the body of the horse and laminated rockers, making the structure incredibly strong for the rider. The highly polished stainless steel pole gives the horse a notion of a contemporary carousel horse.

The beautiful bow rockers are constructed individually to accommodate each horse, using the finest joinery methods. The rockers are fitted and spoke shaved to cant inwards, in order to dramatically increase overall stability.

Once the carving is completed, each horse undergoes a specialised painting process spanning several weeks. Clare Nicholson has worked for years as an exhibiting painter, and she uses her painterly skills to produce a highly professional, stunning finish.

Up to fifteen layers of finest quality paints and traditional translucent glazes are applied, allowing a subtle build up of vibrant colours to shine through, mimicking old oil paintings on canvas. A tough transparent outer layer then protects the paint.

Clare carefully designs and makes the saddlery specifically for the character of each horse. A fiery horse may require a running martingale, whilst a friendlier pony a straightforward snaffle bridle! All tack is hand stitched using the finest hand dyed leather to compliment the colour of the individual horse. Fashioned stirrup irons and bits, inspired by historical equine images, have been replicated and hand cast in bronze.