Horses by Bob Chavez
The mural illustrates the importance of the horse to the Pueblo Indian. The horse was unknown until it was introduced by the Spaniards, but it quickly became an integral part of Indian life, invaluable in hunting antelope and buffalo. It was also used in farming, to carry burdens, for transportation, and to chase enemies. The simplicity of this mural - a monumental horse, a smaller horse in the background, and a stylized cloud - contrasts nicely with the intricate compositions of some of the other murals.

The Artist
Bob Chavez is a self-taught artist from Cochiti Pueblo, who now lives in Santa Fe with his wife and two children. In addition to painting, he designs fabrics, using the silk screen process, and teaches art as a volunteer at St. Catherine's Indian School. He is employed by the State Highway Department and considers art his hobby, as are music and raising horses. He has shown his work at the Heard Museum, Philbrook Art Center, Scottsdale galleries, and he has received an Exceptional State Service Award from former Governor Apodaca of New Mexico.