Adorning the Horse: Equestrian Textiles for Power and Prestige
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February 21–June 20, 2026
For millennia, horses have captivated humans with their beauty, strength and majesty. From Türkiye to Japan, civilizations have elaborately costumed these prized animals. A magnificent selection of saddle blankets, horse covers and other equestrian textiles from the past 1,300 years communicates the significance and status of horses and their riders.
Support for this exhibition and its accompanying publication and programs is provided by Allen R. and Judy Brick Freedman and the Brick Freedman Endowment for Equestrian Textiles.
Image: Saddle cover (detail), Azerbaijan, 1850-1900. The Textile Museum Collection 2021.17.45. Brick Freedman Collection.
