EQUINE art lovers, especially those attending the Punchestown Festival next week, should take some time out and pop over to the Straffan Antiques & Design Gallery near Barberstown Castle to catch a glimpse of the fabulous exhibition currently on display by equine artist Leonie Sutton.

Titled ‘The Spirit of the Horse’, it features a wonderful range of art using a variety of mediums, including pencil (graphite), oil and acrylic.

A native of Co Wicklow and now living in the west of Ireland, Leonie is self-taught and it is through her deep love, empathy and knowledge of the subject that brings life to every piece she produces.

From originals to commissioned portraits, her work can be found as far afield as Australia, California and Canada.

The exhibition will be officially opened by Leonie’s good friend, equine photographer Siobhán English, tomorrow, Sunday, from 2.30pm-5pm and all are welcome.

It runs until May 7th.