Ian Butterworth, Photographer, Sydney

Description

A man in a tweed suit stands next to a horse wearing a maroon blanket with the name Pony Abbott on it. The man is fair-skinned with brown hair. He holds a white lead rope attached to the horse's halter. The horse is brown. To the left of the man is a sign partially obscured by a bush, advertising Cross Bet. The sign contains the text, "Thou shalt never pick a horse with a preposterous name for proper punters." The scene is set outdoors on a grassy area, suggesting a track or equestrian environment. The sky is overcast, and there is a line of green bushes and trees in the background. The man is wearing brown shoes and a patterned tie, completing the classic suit ensemble.