PETER Curling has made Skehanagh in that particularly sporting part of Tipperary his home, his hunting and racing yard and above all, his inspiration. For all that he might have settled in Limerick as the Curlings have strong family links with Newcastlewest where his forebearer was the well regarded land agent for the Earl of Devon.

Peter Curling is rightly looked on as one of the leading equestrian artists in these islands following in the great tradition of Munnings, Lionel Edwards, Snaffles and so many more. His work is to be found anywhere horses are appreciated and form a significant part of any worthwhile sporting collection. His wife Louise is also a gifted and highly regarded artist, working in sculpture.