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Horse Artist Interview – Danielle Barlow

Name 
Danielle Barlow

Website & Places you can find my work online
Website: Daniellebarlowart.blogspot.com
etsy
Follow Danielle on twitter: @dbarlowart

Where I am
I live in the UK, in a small town on the edge of Dartmoor, Devon, one of the last remaining wildernesses in the UK. A truly beautiful place to live!

Tell us a little about you, what is your background & where do you come from?
I come from an artistic family, and originally trained in textiles and ceramics, but I am a countrywoman through and through, and found living in a city unbearable.

I finally escaped to Ireland, where I worked at Coolmore Stud (thoroughbreds) for a couple of years, but I missed being able to paint and draw. Read more →

2009 Del Mar National Horse Show – Western Week

*Update – 2009 Del Mar Show Western Results

What

2009 Del Mar National Horse Show - Western WeekWestern Week of Del Mar National Horse Show

Often referred to simply as ‘Del Mar’, he Del Mar National originated as part of the annual San Diego County Fair and is now in its 64th year of operation.

Western week kicks off the festivities and begins three weeks of intense competition and exciting festivities.

One of the most prestigious horse shows in the western region and steeped in tradition, many spectators purchase yearly box seats for the whole family. Read more →

Horse Jobs – Rehabilitation Therapist

Woman giving a horse rehab therapy

Rehabilitation therapists have a genuine desire to help paired with a tenacious nature and years of schooling. This is an incredibly hands on field which requires not only physical strength but a great deal of interaction with the animals.

What You Need

Therapists are working with animals in pain, often due to a tramua of some degree. This requires a steady hand and a level of compassion for animals who have been injured emotionally as well as physically. This also means the ability to calm owners with high stress levels. This is a position which benefits from an aptitude for physiology and applied science, independent thinking and strength of character.

A calm demeanor, endless patience and an in-depth knowledge of horse anatomy are pivotal characteristics of a good rehabilitation therapist.

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2009 Horse Expo New Zealand

What

2009 Horse Expo New ZealandHorse Expo New Zealand

The expo raises money for donation to the Riding for the Disabled charity.

Designed to appeal to a broad audience from horse-loving kids to retailers to professional riders.

Features

  • Showcase for equestrian clubs and organizations
  • Displays by breed societies and clubs
  • Display of the latest equestrian products & services
  • Practical equine demonstrations
  • Equestrian entertainment
  • Hoofball
  • Carriage driver demonstration
  • Artspace – featuring local artists
  • World Cup in heavy horse shoeing

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Horse Artist Interview – Iwona Jankowski

Name Iwona Jankowski

Website & Places we can find your work online?
Virtual studio: www.ijArtStudio.com
Marzi Art
Lawndale Art Center
Art A Bus
Dart Fine Art
Absolute Arts

…and many other virtual locations on the Internet by searching my name.

Where you are?
I live in beautiful, warm The Woodlands, Texas. My studio is located in my house. I converted our two-car garage and one large room in my house to use as my studio. There, I can close the door and leap into my world.
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2009 Iowa Horse Expo

What

2009 Iowa Horse ExpoIowa Horse Expo

Started in 1983 to help educate the horse-owning public through events and to raise funds for to benefit the equines and their owners through the Iowa Horse Council.

The event has gotten larger every year, but the purpose remains the same, to educate, support and entertain the horse lovers of Iowa.

The fair is planned organized and produced almost entirely by volunteers

Features

  • Educational seminars
  • John Lyons
  • Cindy Branham
  • Largest equine trade show in Iowa
  • Equestrian attire fashion show
  • Equine dentistry demonstrations
  • Natural hoof care demonstrations
  • Avenue of Breeds
  • Barrels n’ Bulls Extravaganza

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Horse Pictures From Denmark

Denmark flag
Denmark is the proud home to four breeds of horse, the Fredericksborg, the Knabstrup, the Jutland and the Danish Sport Horse.

The Fredericksborg was developed as a versatile riding horse and was among the most popular breeds in the world during the 18th century.

The Knabstrup or Knabstrupper is Denmarks spotted horse, featuring an unusual range of appaloosa white patterns, with leopard spotting the most prized.

The Jutland bloodlines can be traced back the 12th century in Denmark and were originally used by Vikings as war horses.

The Danish Sport Horse is an animal built and bred to excel as a sport and competition horse.
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Madeleine Pickens Joins twitter

Madeleine Pickens on twitterMost of the horse world is famaliar with Madeleine Pickens and her plans to save the wild horses of the west. Recently Madeleine’s website has had a big facelift and she has begun to promote her ideas online.

Stay Updated

Regardless of your views on the fate of the BLM mustangs, you have to hand it to Madeleine for her dedication to the equine species & her desire to give wild animals a better life.

Be sure to follow her on twitter @mpickens to stay updated with the latest in her endeavors.

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