'Wild Mustang' Denver Airport.
Posted by: 
thebigchip
N 39° 50.280 W 104° 40.439
13S E 527894 N 4409827
The Denver Horse Sculpture: Luis Jimenez’ Wild “Mustang” on the approach to Denver Airport.
Waymark Code: WM595P
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 11/30/2008
Views: 54
The bright blue horse stands 32' in height, but it is placed on top of an earth mound, it is a domineering sight as you arrive or depart the airport. Especially at dusk or early morning as its eyes blaze red!
You can't stop to take pictures on Pena Boulevard, so it was a driveby shot.
Physical Address:
on an earthmound
Pena Boulevard
Denver, Co USA
80249
Web site: [Web Link]
Horses Name: Wild Mustang
Background Story:
The American sculptor, Luis Jimenez, worked for 15 years to create the horse, which he simply named “Mustang” . Yet, he did not live to see it installed this year in Denver. In 2006, a large piece of Mustang slid from a hoist and pinned him against a steel beam, killing him. The sculpture was then finished by his son.
The 'Wild Mustang' is modelled legendary Pacing White Mustang of the southwest, leading its’ mares and foal to sweetgrass and clear water. He was actually a guardian of sorts to his fellow mustangs.
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