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HORSE WEATHERVANE DRESSAGE HORSE
Dressage, Piaffe Horse
by West Coast Weather Vanes
Piaffe Horse Weathervane Pricing
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Basic Dressage Horse Weathervane Original Design ,
Dressage Horse Weathervane Passage
 Dressage Horse Weathervane Extended Trot
Basic Dressage Horse Weathervane Alternate Design
Dressage Horse Weathervane with Rider |
Piaffe Horse, Dressage Weathervane
Piaffe Horse Weathervane Pricing
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Piaffe Horse, Dressage Weathervane Detail
Piaffe Horse, Dressage Weathervane Customer Photo
Piaffe Horse, Dressage Portrait Version / Gold Leaf
Piaffe Horse, Dressage Weathervane Customer Photo used for portrait weathervane |
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The Piaffe Horse, Dressage weathervane featured (middle right photo) was made as a portrait weathervane. We used optional gold leaf to match the markings on the horse’s legs and head (see photo of the horse that was the model for the vane). We also streaked the mane and tail with gold to create highlights. After receiving the photo of our customer’s horse, we worked up a drawing for the customer’s approval. The end result is the finished weathervane shown here. Because we make each weathervane sculpture piece to individual order, she also requested that we make her horse male. Our customer was also gracious enough to arrange for us to receive a photo of her weathervane once it had been installed. In the photo (above, right) , we made a more standard version of the design in the small (one-foot sculpture piece) size. In this case, we made the horse in copper and the mane and tail in brass. Brass, which is primarily composed of copper, patinas similarly to copper but will show a subtle variation in color over time. While brass and gold leaf look similar when a weathervane is new, the gold leaf remains shiny and golden so over time the distinction between the gold leaf and the copper becomes more pronounced.
The decision to go all copper, copper and brass, or copper with gold leaf depends on how prominent you want the piece to appear in its setting. Personally, I am a fan of the gold leafing because it keeps the visual dynamic more interesting as it moves through the patina process.
The Piaffe is a dressage movement where the horse is in a highly collected and cadenced trot, in place or nearly in place. The center of gravity of the horse should be more towards the hind end, with the hindquarters slightly lowered and great bending of the joints in the hind legs. The front end of the horse is highly mobile, free, and light, with great flexion in the joints of the front legs, and the horse remains light in the hand. The horse should retain a clear and even rhythm, show great impulsion, and ideally should have a moment of suspension between the foot falls. As in all dressage, the horse should perform in a calm manner and remain on the bit with a round back.
The Piaffe was originally used in battle to keep the horse focused, warm, and moving, ready to move forward into battle. In modern times the Piaffe is mostly taught as an upper level movement in Classical dressage and as a Grand Prix level movement. Additionally, it is needed to develop the levade and from that the airs above the ground.
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Ordering Information:
To place an order, please call us at (831) 425-5505.
At the time you call, we will provide you with an estimated completion date.
At the time the order is placed, a deposit of 1/3 is due. Upon receipt of the deposit, time will be reserved in our schedule. The balance is due when the weather vane has been completed and prior to shipping. Deposits can be made with Visa, MasterCard or check.
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