Issue: Sharjah & Dependencies Horses and Riders 1972 Stamp
Type: Stamp
Number of Stamps: 1
Denominations: 1 RL,
Issue Date: 1972
Issued By: Sharjah Post
Horses and Their Riders
This stamp belongs to the Horses and Their Riders issue from Sharjah and Dependencies. It was released in 1972 and carries a face value of 1 rial. The design presents a mounted rider sitting calmly on a bay horse. Behind the pair is a green field with trees and a wooden fence. The rider wears light riding clothes while holding the reins. The blue border gives the picture contrast. This piece forms part of a four stamp group showing different horses and riders.
Peaceful Equestrian Scene
The artwork highlights horseback riding and the connection between a rider and an animal. The horse stands in a relaxed position with its head turned slightly forward. Its dark coat contrasts with the pale clothing of the rider. Trees and open grass create a natural background that makes the scene appear peaceful. The image has a photographic appearance rather than a drawn illustration. Each stamp in this group carries the 1 rial value while presenting a different horse and rider. The series is useful for collectors interested in equestrian subjects. It also reflects the wide range of themes that appeared on Sharjah issues during the early 1970.
A Vintage Sharjah Issue
For philatelists this stamp is an interesting example of a Sharjah issue from the final period before postal responsibilities passed fully to the United Arab Emirates. Sharjah opened its own post office in 1963 and issued stamps under the name Sharjah & Dependencies. The emirate became part of the United Arab Emirates in 1971 but its separate stamps continued briefly. The Horses and Their Riders group is recorded as a 1972 issue with four perforated 1 rial values plus a souvenir sheet. The stamp shown here is one of those designs. Collection sources identify the subject as Horse and Rider. A precise day and month for this particular set are not consistently listed in the sources checked so the confirmed issue year is 1972. For a collection record the entry is 1972 rather than an unsupported exact date.