Veryl Goodnight - Passing Times 36"

This sculpture depicts a young woman astride a horse, passing by an older woman riding sidesaddle.

In her book, No Turning Back: The Art of Veryl Goodnight, the sculptor discusses her inspiration for Passing Times:

The western frontier became a stage for women to break loose from antiquated laws and costumes of the East. Sidesaddles and long skirts were, in a practical sense, dangerous.

I chose models that were a generation apart in age to illustrate the transition. I wanted the older woman to be curious, rather than judgmental when observing the younger rider.

This 36" sculpture is in six museums/public installations, including:

• The Cowgirl Hall of Fame in Ft. Worth
• The Museum of the Horse in Ruidoso, NM
• The Kentucky Horse Park Museum in Lexington, KY.

Note: The smaller, 18" version is shown in the images.