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Little Girl on a large horse
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Little Girl on a large horse
Little Girl seated on a large farm horse - it is unclear if she is happy about this or terrified... Date: 1957
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© Grenville Collins Postcard Collection / Tom Gillmor / Mary Evans
1957 Apr18 Farmyard Rides Toddler
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This evocative photograph captures a moment of both wonder and apprehension in the life of a young girl as she sits atop a large, powerful farm horse in the British countryside of the 1950s. Dressed in a simple, white blouse and blue skirt, the little girl, likely around the age of two or three, clings tightly to the horse's mane as she gazes intently forward. Her expression is uncertain, with a hint of fear in her wide-open eyes, yet there is also a sense of determination and excitement in her posture. The scene takes place in a rustic farmyard, with a cart and other farm equipment visible in the background. The horse, a sturdy and well-built animal, seems to be patiently waiting for its rider's next move. The atmosphere is one of simple, rural life, with the sun casting long shadows across the landscape and the air filled with the sounds of birds chirping and farm animals in the distance. The photograph, taken in 1957, is a poignant reminder of a bygone era, when children learned to ride horses at a young age and the rhythms of farm life shaped the daily experiences of families in the countryside. It is a timeless image that speaks to the universal human experience of facing new challenges and overcoming fears, all while surrounded by the beauty and wonder of nature.
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