A tough and exciting 3-day equestrian event requiring both animals and riders to show their stuff in three very different areas, cross country, dressage and show jumping.
International horse trials are graded with stars according to their level of difficulty. Badminton Horse Trials is a four star which is the highest in terms of difficulty and it is the oldest of the 6 such events in the world.
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Peter Nicolai Arbo was a Norwegian artist well known for chronicling Norwegian history and Norse mythology in his work. The romance of this theme can be found in almost all of his art, however it is his battle scenes & valiant warrior portraits that really shine through in his work.
As a student he studied at the Düsseldorf School of Art under Karl Ferdinand Sohn who was an animal & battle painter. Karl’s work clearly had an affect on young Peter who went on to paint similar motifs.
Although the subjects of his art aren’t the specifically horses, his attention to detail and sheer passion for all of his subjects is clear.
Name
Diane Maccani
Website & Places you can find me online
Website: www.tamarackfarmpublishing.homestead.com
upqha.com
Facebook: Diane Marie Maccani
Where I am
Tamarack Farm, Bessemer, Upper Peninsula of Michigan
Tell us a little about you, what is your background & where do you come from?
I was raised a mile from where I live now. My parents farmed the forty acres we live on now. I was raised on a dairy and beef farm and have had a horse since I was nine. My one interest has always been horses. Other girls did girl things as a teenager. I rode and read everything I could about horses. There was always more to learn, and I still think that way. I am married and have five grown children and five grandchildren, plus one on the way.
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As an animal lover, it’s hard to know where to draw the line when it comes to animals in entertainment. Circuses have almost always been criticized for their treatment of animals & after doing research for this post, I’ll not visit another one.
Many of the animals used in this type of entertainment are facing extinction in the wild. What kind of message are we delivering to our youth if we continue to cage wild animals and force them to perform tricks for our amusement?
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Name
Debbie Sampson
Website & Places you can find my work online
Website: www.artsports.com
Facebook: Debbie Sampson
Where I am
Hollywood, Florida
Tell us a little about you, what is your background & where do you come from?
I’m originally from New York, moved down to Florida in 1971. Basically I am self-taught with the exception of private art lessons in oil painting when I was about 10 years old for about a year.
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This is an eight-week hunter/jumper horse show circuit produced by HITS, Inc. which runs every January through March. These shows attract both national and international competitiors.
Classes offered range from Grand Prix show jumping classes to a selection of divisions for both the novice and experienced rider.
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I’ve been searching high and low for fun horse gifts that will appeal to all age brackets & skill levels. I’m making my lists, checking them twice & I will try to offer horsey gift ideas on Mondays through to the holidays.
Last week it was backpacks, this week lunch bags. Some of them are cute enough you may be tempted to keep one for yourself.
For each one I’ve provided links where they can be found on Amazon & closer views where available.
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This is a very strange clip, but it made me laugh so I thought I’d share.
A horse and a chicken discuss current events in the valley, like OMG it will totally be the strangest thing you have seen all week. Enjoy!
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Image from Rennett Stowe
Some of the most celebrated equine athletes have been famous racehorses. The heart, courage & determination of just one Thoroughbred has been known to provide enough inspiration to fill up entire countries at a time.
Over the past two years I’ve only written a few articles about famous racehorses, but as I revisit old posts I create new ideas.
For now, why not learn a little more about the greats I have covered? Sadly, most of their stories end tragically. As is often the case, stars that shine the brightest generally burn out young.
Phar Lap | Seabiscuit | Secretariat
*I’ll add to this list as I write more posts about the giant heart that seems to accompany all great racehorses.
Thanks to the folks at Aspen Valley Horse Rescue for their tireless efforts in bringing this issue to the headlines. Right now there are 400+ PMU Horses who are in desperate need of saving.
These animals have been put to work for our health industry and are now headed for auction and probably slaughter starting October 15th 2009.
The Thermal Desert Circuit a series runs from Jan through March every year. Held at one of the largest hunter/jumper horse show venues in the US, the Desert Horse Park is 230 acres with 14 competition rings, including a covered ring.
There is also a desert marketplace during the shows selling equestrian wares as well as casual dining options.
Showing ranges from Grand Prix show jumping to classes for novice and experienced riders.
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Name
Aislinn Brander
Website & Places you can find my work online
Website: crookedchickenstudios.yolasite.com
Etsy: Brander Art – I have my original art and hand sculpted jewelry pieces there as well.
Cafepress: The Exotic Arab – This is where you can find my art and graphic designs on clothing and home accessories.
Imagekind: Equine Art Treasures
Saatchi Gallery: Aslinn Brander
Finer Art America: Aslinn Brander
Facebook: Aslinn Brander
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