Statues of historic military men on horses, why are some of the horses standing on all four feet and others have one or two feet off of the ground. Does it have something to do with how the person died, perhaps in battle or a natural death?
2007-08-27 10:55:46 · 9 answers · asked by Glenn P 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
What I have heard is that if the horse has two hooves in the air, the rider died in battle; if the horse has one hoof in the air, the rider died of wounds received in battle (but died later); if the horse has all four hooves on the ground, the rider died of natural causes.
2007-08-27 11:02:28 · answer #1 · answered by allenbmeangene 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This Site Might Help You.
RE:
on military horse statues, why are some with feet up and some all 4 feet standing down?
Statues of historic military men on horses, why are some of the horses standing on all four feet and others have one or two feet off of the ground. Does it have something to do with how the person died, perhaps in battle or a natural death?
2015-08-19 04:00:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Man On Horse Statue
2016-10-18 00:46:50 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
military horse statues feet 4 feet standing
2016-01-30 04:44:09 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are urban legends about this, but they are just that - legends. The truth is, it depends on a number of factors, not the least of which is the artistic sensibility of the sculptor. Some subjects and sites lend themselves to rearing horses or trotting horses, others look better with sedate mounts who have all four feet on the ground. It could also depend on the age and estate of the person riding it. Imagine, for example, a statue of Queen Elizabeth II (who happens to be an excellent horsewoman) on a rearing horse. It would look ridiculous.
If you check famous statues that include horses, and compare the destiny of their riders, you will soon see that there is no universal correlation between the number of feet the horse has on the ground, and the fate of its rider.
2007-08-27 12:25:49 · answer #5 · answered by old lady 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
For the best answers, search on this site https://shorturl.im/awhLv
I would recommend euthanasia right now. It sounds like your horse had a very rapid case of DSLD, and when it progress's so fast, there is no way to reverse the damage. With him being 4, and already being post legged and having dropped fetlocks, he's in constant pain. I've had several horse's struck with DSLD, one was a 5 year old mare that I didn't even hesitate to have euthanized. She was in such agonizing pain that it hurt to walk, stand, and often times she would trip over herself to the point she would lay down for extended periods of time- depressed and lethargic. Some horse's progress rapidly, some don't. It's said amino acids will help slow down DSLD progression, but there is no cure yet. So keeping him alive in hopes it will get better, is most likely not going to happen. I would euthanize now. Imagine yourself only being able to stand on the back of your heels with your toes in the air. Now add 900 lbs. That is how DSLD stricken horse's feel, and it's constant. There is no relief, even for the ones who dig holes in attempt to stand comfortably in them. There is no remedy to cure the pain other than a respectful euthanasia. You would be doing this horse a major justice. In the future, if you purchase a horse of the same ancestor as this one, have him checked early on, as DSLD is hereditary and there is a 8 in 10 chances that any related offspring will inherit this disease. Catching it early on will help you and your vet be able to tell what can be done to make this horse more comfortable and hopefully slow the progression. Common signs are wind puffs(although certain cow bred and reining bred horses develop these without DSLD), displaying acts of colic with out in fact colicking, tripping over themselves on even ground, having difficulties standing up after laying down(most will get themselves sitting up like a dog, and then take a while to get up from that position), and shifting weight, lifting legs high holding them, and digging feet into the ground or standing in holes. EDIT- AWE. did my little wittle troll give me a big bad thumbs down and run like a little puss again? What a coward.
2016-04-07 07:11:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Horse Statues Symbolism.
If the horse has all four feet on the ground it means the soldier died a natural death.
If one forefoot is raised it means that the soldier died of his/her wounds.
If the two forefeet are raised, it signifies that the soldier was killed in battle.
This is not necessarily the case for all statues. It would depend on what the sculptor was commissioned to do or wanted to sculpt.
2007-08-27 11:47:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have heard this all my life so when I was going to visit Vicksburg, I decided to do a little investigating. According to Snopes.com, it is an urban legend. Although it seems to hold true with Gettysburg statues, still one is incorrect...that being James Longstreet, who wasn't wounded in battle yet his horse has one hoof raised. Here is a link where you can read more. http://www.snopes.com/military/statue.asp
2007-08-27 11:08:46 · answer #8 · answered by claudiacake 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It does not appear to be universally applicable. Some people think that one hoof raised means a battle wound while two might mean death in battle, but it doesn't seem to hold true for every statue.
2007-08-27 11:05:34 · answer #9 · answered by dougeebear 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This issue arose in an episode of QI. Stephen Fry promply told Alan Davies it was bollocks.
We all know Stephen cannot be wrong.
2007-08-27 12:24:28 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋