Cover Contest
August 24, 2010
We have a winner! Your pick will grace the cover of the October 2010 America’s Horse magazine.
A million thanks to go all voters! “Swing Low,” depicting a ranch cowboy going for the heels of a Hereford, is the winner. This oil painting is by Edgar Sotelo, who grew up in Mexico drawing cowboys and Indians and today strives for a honorable portrayal of the western lifestyle. And to the art afficianados out there – the original of this newly minted cover is still available for purchase in the America’s Horse in Art Show & Sale for $750.
The America’s Horse in Art sale benefits the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum in Amarillo and its efforts to preserve the history of our breed.
While we love Edgar’s art, there really weren’t any losers in this case. Both of the runners-up, artwork by Jan Mapes and Dyrk Godby, were popular with our readers. Because of the great interest in all three artists, we’ll try to feature all of them in upcoming issues of America’s Horse.
Remember, to see the winner – the fans’ choice – in print, you have to be an AQHA member. America’s Horse magazine goes to all AQHA members 10 times a year, and it’ll give you the low-down on Association news, plus human-interest features, horse training how-to’s and more!
See a slideshow of all the 2010 pieces for sale in the America’s Horse in Art Show & Sale.
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August 19th, 2010 at 3:43 pm
Jan Mapes does an amazing job with her artwork.
August 20th, 2010 at 12:38 pm
They were all beautiful and it was hard to choose,but there was something so evocative about “Cool Water”. It just brought to mind those quiet moments we all enjoy spending with our horses.
August 20th, 2010 at 2:41 pm
I agree. So hard to pick as all 3 were beautiful! “Cool Water” captured me, having just finished my first big trail ride and crossing water for the first time.
August 22nd, 2010 at 1:29 pm
It was very hard to choose. “Cool water” was ver pretty but i just loved the detail of “Swing Low”
August 22nd, 2010 at 2:16 pm
The cool water once is beautifuland so peaceful! I think we can all relate to letting our horses drink out of a nice mountain stream while trail riding!
August 22nd, 2010 at 2:26 pm
SInce the cover is for October I chose the roping cowboy since most rancher’s have some lat calves they’ve got to brand before the shipping in November. Seemd appropiate to the time of year.
August 22nd, 2010 at 3:45 pm
Swing low is beautiful and depicts the versatility of our amazing QH friends. Much emphasis has been on the halter and performance of these friends, it is nice to see their working side!
August 22nd, 2010 at 4:54 pm
It was a difficult choice between Swing low and Cool Water. Cool water just made me sit back and relax. It’s what I enjoy and can totally relate. It was a very calming feeling. But I really enjoyed both. They are both great. It would be nice to have one for Oct. and the other for Nov. as they are equally as nice.
August 22nd, 2010 at 8:35 pm
Swing Low shows the way it is..how it all came about..the reason and foundation between horse n rider..shows our need and compation in our horses..shows our repect and appreciation..for me..it says..The American Way on an American Horse and an American Tradition..my votes in
August 23rd, 2010 at 12:20 am
i love the horse and the cow 1st picture love the mag.
August 23rd, 2010 at 1:24 am
” Cool Water ” IS JUST MAGIC AS IT REMINDED ME OF MY TRAIL RIDES AT “MERRIIG ” IN VICTORIA AUSTRALIA WHITCH THE LOVICK FAMILY CONDUCT IN THE HIGH COUNTRY IT WAS SOME YEARS AGO NOW (1980 s WHEN I WAS IN MY LATE 30s )AND I RODE A QUARTER HORSE A DARK BUCKSKIN
CROSSING RIVERS AND SEEING THE CLEAR CRYSTLE WATERS ALL ON THE BACK OF A LOVELY QUARTER HORSE AS THEY DO HAVE A GREAT NATURE AS I HAVE BRED AND OWNED A FEW SOME WITH PAINT BREADING FROM MY BARRELL HORSE MARE
THANK YOU FOR THIS I HAVE VOTED
” GOD BLESS OUR HORSES ALL OF THEM “
August 23rd, 2010 at 3:36 am
SWING LOW
Just reminds me of a ouater horse doing his thing and doing it right. the way it was done way back when…….awsome pic. margo
August 23rd, 2010 at 8:33 am
I love the naturalness of this picture. We all belong with nature,as it should be. Thank You
August 23rd, 2010 at 8:34 am
Cool Water
August 24th, 2010 at 2:07 am
‘Swing slow’ gives me a little bit of that specific authentic atmosphere you hardly can get here in Austria.
August 24th, 2010 at 2:16 am
’swing slow ‘ is lovly it makes me think when i go gallopping across the ay feilds in derbyshire lovly just lovly.
