"Horsing Around Loudoun" is a countywide, outdoor arts project spearheaded by the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce to celebrate Loudoun and its longstanding equine tradition. Local artists will transform 32, life-size equine fiberglass sculptures into unique works of art. Sculptures will be placed at public locations around the county in late July and remain on display for about three months. Businesses interested in sponsoring a horse can visit http://www.horsingaroundloudoun.org or call the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce at 703-777-2176

A jury members chose 32 artists from numerous submitted entries. Artist's designs range from the literal to the whimsical, with names such as "Irises," "Equus Cumulus," "Horsefly" and "Horse and Bogey." The jury evaluated the submissions on artistic excellence, creativity, originality, variety and weather resistance.

Winning artists include:

Conor Backman, Purcellville, Va.
Leonor Aluim Brazao, South Riding, Va.
Shirley A. Brown, Sterling, Va.
Joshua T. Burton, Haymarket, Va.
Miles Carter, Reston, Va.
Suzanne DeSaix, Lovettsville, Va.
Anne DeSantis, Washington, D.C.
Barbara Drumheller, Leesburg, Va.
Jill Evans-Kavaldjian, Lovettsville, Va.
Dr. Leanne M. Fink, Hamilton, Va.
Rachel Garcia-Palmer, Reston, Va.
Penny Hauffe, Leesburg, Va.
Catherine Hillis, Round Hill, Va.
Carmen Barros Howell, Purcellville, Va.
Amy Kinshella, Ashburn, Va.
King Street Studios, Leesburg, Va.
Alice Lees, Waterford, Va.
Loudoun Country Day School, Leesburg, Va.
Anne Lukas, Sterling, Va.
Marian McEvilly, Springfield, Va.
Lindsey Morgan/Leslie Tharp, Ashburn, Va.
Elaine Nunnally, Sterling, Va.
Constance Pallella, Leesburg, Va.
Christina Sanders, Potomac Falls, Va.
Silvia Sovza, Potomac Falls, Va.
Cynthia L. Stowers/Ivonne L. Couret, Sterling, Va.