What an amazing place Paris is! So many iconic places – the Arc de Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, and most importantly the best ice-cream shop in the world – Berthillions!

Mat and I also spent half a day in the Louvre looking through their amazing collection. I couldn’t help but notice how strongly horses featured in art, and human culture throughout the ages. I have included my favourite shot for the day (see pic).

Check out the lovely riding pants (just goes to show that jodhs have always been unflattering), and the tiger teeth right about to land on that horse’s rump! No wonder the bloke riding him needs to use such a strong bit to keep the horse from shooting forward ...

It’s amazing when you think about it – horses have played an integral role in the development of human civilisation. They allowed us to transport ourselves long distances, pull heavy loads, go charging into battle, and even provided us with food, milk, cheese and skins.

Amazing creatures.