Horses are very much a part of Peruvian life – both in urban and rural settings. The urban animals are often over worked, under fed and kept in appalling conditions.
Their rural cousins however, while they earn their keep, tend to live a healthier, more well-nourished lifestyle. If only because they have more forage available to them.
Mountain horses live in unforgiving conditions and grow to be incredibly hardy.
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Issues surrounding wild horses are becoming more and more mainstream thanks to people like Madeleine Pickens and Deanne Stillman who work hard to publicize the injustices these animals face.
Currently a legislation has been proposed to update the sorely outdated Wild Horse & Burrow Protection Act of 1971 HR 1018.
These amendments were introduced on Feb 2009 and propose updating aspects of the bill that deal with horse handling, preservation, round up, land management and adoption (they are paraphrased below).
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Name
My name is Susan Williams and my studio is windhorseOne Studios.
Website & places you can find my work online
Website: www.windhorseone.com
Blog: www.windhorseone.blogspot.com/
Etsy: Windhorseone Studios
Facebook: Susan Williams
New Book: Horse As Teacher
Center for Fine Art Photography: Susan Williams Gallery
Artisans of Colorado: Susan Williams
Return to Freedom
The Cloud Foundation
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Name
Emily Peak
Website & Places you can find my work online
Website: notabamafan.redbubble.com/
Myspace: Emilyjo1
Follow Emily on twitter: @ausunshine
Where I am
Stapleton, Alabama (Baldwin County)
Tell us a little about you, what is your background & where do you come from?
I am the youngest of 4 to parents that have just celebrated 50 years of marriage! I was born in W.Va. and have lived in MI and CA.
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Name
Terry Howell Stanley
Website
Website: www.terrystanley.com
Blog: www.artladyconfidential.blogspot.com/
Follow Terry on twitter: @terrystanley
Where I am
Green Bay, WI
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A career in breeding management is not one for the faint of heart. Aside from the decidedly lewd nature of the job itself, this field is as physically demanding as it is economically challenging. This is a position people often find themselves in without planning for it.
Horse breeding requires managing excited and emboldened stallions all the way to cranky gestating mares. And understanding the complicated nature of reproductive cycles and pregnancy needs. Anyone in this position has to have a genuine love of the animal.
This is a postion which benefits from strict attention to detail, strength of character and an innate sense of dedication to animal rights.
Good business sense, practical horse knowledge and endless patience are a requirement for becoming a successful breeding manager.
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Attention horse photographers, last week I recieved an email from Katy over at Picthall & Gunzi which is a UK based children’s book publisher.
They produce educational books worldwide for children between the ages of 0-10 years old. Their books are designed to be educational, to encourage learning, and to be entertaining to children.
They are currently looking into designing several horse and pony related books including a sticker activity book, a board book, and a fold out poster book.
Katy contacted me about using some of the images on theequinest, so I offered to publish her request and see if any of the photographers would be interested in submitting their work directly.
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It’s interesting to learn words in different languages, and sign language is no exception. I know a bit of ASL and, believe it or not, that has come in handy from time to time.
I encourage everyone to learn the basic alphabet in both American Sign Language and British Sign Language (hey you never know when you’ll need it). They are very different from one another.
The first video below was just too cute to pass up. He is 2 and his mom is deaf – let him teach you how to sign some common animals. (If his horse isn’t clear enough for you, try this horse example for clarification). The second shows common animals in BSL – by a more experienced teacher.
Click through to view videos.
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Image from origami_madness
I am often surprised by how seriously people take their origami, the masters can create some really amazing pieces.
Although the origins are traced to China, there are independent paper folding traditions found in some European countries as well.
When I start looking for images I find them from global locations and everything from quick and simple to elaborate, detailed works of paper art.
It is truly amazing how a flat sheet of paper can become a beautiful unicorn in motion by just folding in the right places. I know I’ve tried my hand at folding (horses of course). About 20 frustrated minutes and 20 sheets of wasted paper later, I’m not ashamed to say I gave up.
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Name
Kelli Swan
Website & laces you can find my work online
Websites: www.pencilplace.com and www.cygnetgraphics.com
Cafepress: Kelli Swan
Follow Kelli on twitter: @kelliswan
Where I am
Canton, Ohio
Tell us a little about you, what is your background & where do you come from?
I was born Ohio and have lived most of my life here, expect for a couple of wonderful years living in Arizona.
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