Den Jyske Hingst, Bronze sculpture at Østervold, Randers, Denmark
Den Jyske Hingst is a bronze stallion sculpture standing on the Østervold plaza in Randers, rising about 6.5 meters (21 feet) above ground. The artwork rests on a base made from recycled street stones of the city and captures the muscular build and proud posture of the breed it represents.
The monument was given to the city in 1969 by the Federation of Jutlandish Horse-breeders as a memorial to the historic horse markets that once made Randers a major trading hub. These markets drew buyers and sellers from across the region for many generations.
The statue shows how much the city valued its connection to horse breeding, a trade that shaped the region's economy and identity for generations. Walking around it, you sense the pride locals feel for this rural heritage.
The sculpture sits in an open central plaza where you can walk around it and view it from many angles at any time. The location is easy to reach and offers plenty of space to spend time looking at the work from different perspectives.
A tiny replica just 4.5 centimeters tall was built into a windowsill of the Randers city council chamber in 2010. This miniature version sits quietly where city officials work, creating an unexpected connection between the grand plaza sculpture and the halls of local government.
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