Polo is said to be one of the oldest ball games in the world. Of Central Asian origin, polo was first played in Persia and dates back to the 6th century BC. As with all equestrian pursuits polo has been celebrated throughout the centuries via painting, textiles and sculpture. Dating back from the time of the Lascaux cave paintings, Assyrian (time of Ashurbanipal, 645 BC) hunting reliefs, Mongolian/Iranian art works (12th- 14th century), and beyond to the present day, horses have always played an integral part in our development as human beings within our communities. In his works, Nathan establishes himself as a part of this continuity with our species’ longstanding bond with the equine. (© Susan Patterson 2011)