Emma Tate
Emma Tate
USA
Emma Tate has been immersed in the world of horses since birth. With a father who was a blacksmith and a mother who trained and competed, she was introduced to riding at a young age. Over the years, she explored various equestrian disciplines before ultimately dedicating herself to dressage. Her passion for horses led her to compete in top-level dressage competitions across the United States.
While completing her studies, a friend encouraged her to take a figure sculpture class. Her first piece was a self-portrait, followed by a life-sized rearing horse sculpture titled Becoming One, which now resides among the trees at Stone Quarry Hill Art Park in Cazenovia, New York.
In 2013, Emma moved to the Netherlands to further her dressage training. A year later, she relocated to Amsterdam, where she rekindled her love for ceramic sculpture, with horses naturally becoming her central muse. During her time in the Netherlands, she created equine sculptures for the World Equestrian Games to support The Brooke Charity, exhibited at the VIP entrance of The Dutch Masters – Indoor Brabant in ’s-Hertogenbosch, collaborated with Horse & Country TV, and completed a private commission for Olympians Lyndal Oatley and Patrik Kittel.
In January 2023, Emma returned to New York to continue her sculptural work. Since then, she has completed several commissions, including a life-sized equine sculpture for Kelly Wearstler Design.
“I am immediately drawn to horses in every way after growing up with them all my life,” she says. “Their shape, size, individual personality, and the way they trust and bond with humans amaze me every time I spend time with them. They will certainly continue to inspire my artwork in the future.”
EXHIBITIONS
2019
JUMPING AMSTERDAM
Sculpture Exhibit Horse and Country TV NL stand
Amsterdam, Netherlands
January 24th-27th
2018
DUTCH INTERART
Multi-media Expo
Amsterdam Veilig Huis De Eland, Netherlands
November 20th-25th
WORLD EQUESTRIAN GAMES
The Brooke Charity Event & Booth Display
Tryon, North Carolina
September Event
THE DUTCH MASTERS
Rolex Grand Slam VIP entrance
Den Bosch, Netherlands
March Event
STONE QUARRY HILL ART PARK
Becoming One sculpture display
Cazenovia, New York
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"The intention when creating my sculptures is to share my passion and emotional journey the equine world has provided me. Every piece is designed and created by me and is assured to be a luxurious addition to your home."
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