The Champion

The Champion is an acrylic sketch study capturing a fleeting moment of competition at the Wellington Show Grounds — horse and rider united in form, suspended mid-flight over the jump.

Painted with the spontaneity of a field study, the work distills movement and partnership into expressive brushwork. The arc of the horse's body, the rider's quiet command, the energy of the arena — rendered with economy and presence.

Part of the LMB Studio equestrian series, this original work celebrates the athletic grace and mutual trust at the heart of show jumping.

• Medium: Acrylic on paper / canvas (sketch study)
• Subject: Show jumping, Wellington Show Grounds
• Style: Impressionist study
• Artist: LMB Studio original