Ten years ago I was asked by a friend of mine to join her as co-driver on a historical journey. We travelled 250 km by horse and carriege in mid-winter. The historical background is what in swedish is called "for-bönder". I can't find a word in english for this, but before lorrys and trucks -farmers took the surplus of their produce and travelled in caravans to big marketplaces to sell it. We travelled in their trail. It took us 6 days. No hotels.. It is painted on Bockingford. I did studies on horses before painting,and the only one I know who paints horses is Joseph Zbukvic so I looked a little to him for tips. Most important to him is the horses ears! Hence the notes in the sketchbook. Then finally the painting..