The Equinest archives

Artist Interview – Maggie Weakley

Name
Maggie Weakley

Website & places you can find my work online:
Website: http://www.maggiesangels.com
Blog: http://www.maggiesangels.com/blog
Etsy: MaggiesAngels
Cafepress: MaggiesAngels
YouTube: callmaggie
Linkedin: Maggie Weakley
Follow Maggie on twitter: @callmaggie

Where I am
Ocala, Florida

Tell us a little about you, what is your background & where do you come from?

My love of animals and art began at a very young age, and that is why Maggie’s Angels is Heaven sent.
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Horse Pictures From Mongolia

Mongolia flag
The horse is and has always been an integral part of the Mongolian lifestyle and the children are said to be born on horseback.

Equines are used for transportation, as pack animals, for milk, for food and for entertainment. Horses play a huge part in shaping their culture and are valued and respected.

The Mongolian horse is said to be very similar in form and function to the animals that carried Genghis Khan.
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Animals That Look Like Horses – Moose

MooseThe Alces alces or the moose is probably the species that looks closest to the horse of all others.

What Are They?

Moose are the largest of the deer family and their name comes from the Algonquian Easter Abnaki name moz which loosely translated means “twig eater”.

Where Are They?

In North America moose are found in most of Canada, western Alaska, New England, Rocky Mountains, and parts of Michigan, Minnesota, Utah and Colorado.

In Europe they are found in Norway, Sweden, Estonia, Finland, the Baltic States, Russia and parts of Poland and Belarus.
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Horse Artist Interview – Fiona Purdy

Name
Fiona Purdy

Website & places you can find my work online
www.fionapurdyart.com
BRIO fine arts centre: Fiona’s Member Gallery
Facebook: Fiona Purdy
Fans of Fiona Purdy’s Equine Art Facebook group

Where I am
Scottsdale, Arizona, USA

Tell us a little about you, what is your background & where do you come from?
I was born in the US, however, my family moved to New Zealand when I was 8. It was there that my passion for horses took hold.
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Horse Farrier Interview – Corey Minnick

Corey's WorkName
Corey Minnick, CJF

Website & Places you can find me online
Follow Corey on twitter: @MidValleyFandF
www.alphafarrier.com is a site I highly recommend that my friend Mike Poe, CJF put together, it has alot of good information for horse owners.

Where I am
Hagerstown, MD

Tell us a little about you, what is your background & where do you come from?
I grew up in central/western Maryland and had backyard horses from the time we bought a little farmette.
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Horse Jobs – Foaling Attendant

Woman holding a foal

A foaling attendant is generally a seasonal and temporary job which can be found in almost every size of breeding facility. They generally answer to a breeding manager who oversees large facilities, but can also work closely with broodmare managers.

Understanding Mares

This is a position which benefits from a firm knowledge of the equine animal & the birthing process, working well in a teamwork environment and a preference for working at night.

The ability to remain calm and focused, solid knowledge of horse anatomy and behavior and strength of body are key requirements for a successful foaling attendant.

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Horse Author Interview – Heidi M. Thomas

Name
Heidi M. Thomas

Website & Places you can find me online
Website: www.heidimthomas.com
Blogs: heidiwriter.wordpress.com and bloodredpencil.blogspot.com
Virtual Book Tour Schedule
Follow Heidi on twitter: @Heidiwriter

Where I am
Mount Vernon, WA

Tell us a little about you, what is your background & where do you come from?
I was raised on a ranch in eastern Montana, a very isolated, rural area.

We didn’t get electricity until I was six, and didn’t have an indoor bathroom until I was in high school.

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