Yesterday I visited the international horse fair in Verona (Italy) with a hope to make some good photos of noble animals, but I just couldn’t. I was shocked watching the happening at the fair and consecutive suffering of poor animals. Even horses have feelings like any other living being!

[Tom Lusk]

As someone who used to raise horses - Arabs and Quarterhorses - I can appreciate your love of horses.

Your close-ups show the intelligence of these animals that few are aware of.

Excellent work.

If the horses at the show were being mistreated, then I can understand how you came away with an empty feeling. I have never been able to tolerate the mistreatment of animals.

[Jana]

Tom, thanks a lot for sharing the feelings and for your understanding.
I appreciate that very much!!

[Izzy]

This is such a perfect shot. Really. It broke my heart and believe it would have if you had posted it with nothing said. So many don't care, or forget:

You are responsible, forever, for what you have tamed.
Antoine de Saint-Exupery

Debbie

[Jana]

Thank you Debbie and also thanks for everlasting words of Antoine de Saint-Exupery!

[roentarre]

Even though i do not have the experience of breeding horse, the photo certainly conveys the sadness that is hard to speak of. It transcends

[xfraser]

That is a very powerful photo. Thank you for sharing it

[skydragoness]

Simply beautiful. I love horses. A poignant image.

[Windwalker]

One of the best photographs I've seen, very emotional. This photo speaks volumes!

[Bob Stanley]

I agree with the above comments. It is terrible to see any animal being abused. Your photo packs a lot of emotion. An outstandinp photo in quaility but sad, too.

[Jana]

Thanks a lot to everyone!