Packhorses were used to transport goods, in particular cloth, to and from Leeds: the artist said "My thoughts behind it were about the history of Leeds and the wool and textile industries and how horses were used as the HGV at the time".
Packhorses were used for transporting items, particularly cloth, between Leeds; the artist mentioned that their inspiration came from the city's historical background concerning wool and textile industries, highlighting how horses functioned similarly to modern heavy-haulage vehicles in these activities.