IMAGINE driving over the O.O. Madsen Bridge into Warwick and in front of you is a 14m-high sculpture.

But not just any sculpture, but one that represents what our town is about - a sculpture that pays homage to Warwick's equestrian community.

This has been a dream of artist John Simpson's for almost a decade and by next year could become reality.

"I first designed the sculpture in 2005 because I thought we needed a big attraction," Mr Simpson said.

"Over the years we've had trouble getting grants and kept getting knocked back.

"But now we have come up with a way to be able to apply for a government grant to fund the sculpture."

Mr Simpson and his financial director, Dr Henry Osiecki, are not incorporated, which meant they couldn't apply for the funding.

Southern Downs Regional Council also wouldn't apply for a grant because it was "frowned upon" by both the State and Federal governments if they tried to be the recipient and distributor of grant money.

It wasn't until Mr Simpson contacted Jennifer Marshall, president of the 11th Light Horse Warwick Montrose Troop to ask whether they would be interested in being featured on the sculpture.

"When I put the idea to Jennifer she jumped at the chance and held an emergency meeting," Mr Simpson said.

"It just so happens 2014 is the 100th anniversary of the start of WWI and both State and Federal government grants are available for worthy remembrance methods.

"The 11th Light Horse Warwick Montrose Troop is also incorporated and will apply for the grant for the sculpture."

Mr Simpson said now they would apply for the grant with help from Southern Downs Regional Council.

Mayor Peter Blundell told Mr Simpson he would assist by phoning Member for Southern Downs Lawrence Springborg and Federal Member for Maranoa Bruce Scott to get their support for the project.

"This is a very exciting time," Mr Simpson said.