Charles Cooper Henderson was a prolific British Victorian painter from the 19th century (1803–1877) who specialized in equestrian and coaching scenes, a subgenre of Sporting Art. Although he initially qualified for the bar, he trained under artist Samuel Prout and dedicated his life to painting, especially after becoming financially independent upon his mother's death in 1850. With a focus on accuracy and authenticity, his work—including famous pieces like Mail Coach in a Snowstorm and Changing Horses—captured the vital energy, speed, and drama of the coaching era, a period rapidly being replaced by rail. His detailed style, which brings the power of the horses and the rustic charm of the inns and roads to life, translates beautifully into counted cross-stitch designs, offering stitchers a tangible link to a bygone era of adventure and precision, allowing you to recreate the historical thrill and movement of the Royal Mail with every cross.