The Equinest archives

Review: Let Rendaivu Help You Manage Your Horse

As of 2024, this site is no longer horse management, it’s an online casino, to save anyone the trouble

Rendaivu is a free web-based application designed by horse people for horse people. They offer an simple way for horse owners and professionals to manage their horses online.

Bring Your Horse Into the Future

The system allows users to keep all of their horse-related information in one handy location, a location that can be accessed from any computer with an internet connection. That means there is no software to download, and new users can get started right away.
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Ever Wanted to Draw a Horse?

We’re of the opinion that what it takes to draw a horse is hours of practice. A whole horse drawing is the sum of it’s parts and horses have a lot of parts. In many ways, depth of detail makes or breaks equine art.

Laying The Groundwork

And while it is fair to say that art is subjective, that is no excuse for lack of practice or attention to detail…you get what you pay for.
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Review: Mountain View Studios Casts Horses

A unique equestrian casting business, Mountain View Studios specializes in making smaller resin reproductions of original sculptures.

Made in the USA

Mountain View Studios proudly manufactures their own resin products in the US. Due to recent success they have just completed construction of a new manufacturing plant with offices, and will be moving in March.

They guarantee the quality and detail of their reproductions and deliver on time.

Updated Equestrian Events for 2008

The horse events section has been brought up-to-date for 2008.

We have put together a comprehensive compilation of dates for festivals, shows and events within the worldwide equestrian community. There are plenty more out there, so if I’ve missed any or if you have an event you’d like me to list be sure to get in touch with me and I’ll post a link.

Lots of New Horse Shows Added

Here are a few to whet your appetite

Duke Children’s Hospital Benefit, Rolesville, NC
The Mane Event, Chilliwack, BC, Canada
Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials, Stamford, Lincs, UK
Breyer Fest, Lexington, KY

Checkout the rest of the horse events for 2008

The Best (& Worst) Ways to Whiten Horse Socks

White socks make for pretty leg markings, but only when they are clean and keeping them clean can feel like a full time job. There are a number of methods to make white socks sparkle, however many of them involve harsh detergents and other products that could prove harmful to both you and your horse.
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Ever Seen a Bull do Dressage?

This commercial is clever and goes to show that bulls like to dance too.

The Schweppes Bull is one talented bovine.
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Happy New Year!

Cheers to all of my readers and a collective happy birthday to horses everywhere.

Wishing you a great 2008

In 2008 I plan to continue expansion of The Equinest and I’m looking for horse lovers to help contribute. My sole criteria being a sheer love of the equine animal.

Fireworks

10 Horse Facts Every Equinest Should Know

Horse people tend to collect cool and interesting horse tidbits like hooves collect dirt, packing them into their minds for future reference on random occasions. Here are a few cool horse facts you may not know.

Did you know that…

Happy Holidays from the Equinest

Cheers from all of us at the Equinest to a safe holiday season and many more to come!

The Coolest Horse Moments on Film Pt. 2

Every horse lover has their favorite horse movie moment. As horse people we are drawn to all things horses, and rarely will we pass up an opportunity to watch one on a big screen for two hours.

That said, here are the last two of our four favorite horse movies and the moments that make them special to me.
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The Coolest Horse Moments on Film Pt. 1

Every horse lover has their favorite horse movie moment. As horse people we are drawn to all things horses and rarely will we pass up an opportunity to watch one on a big screen for two hours.

That said, here are the first two of our four favorite horse movies and the moments that make them special to us.
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Seabiscuit vs. War Admiral, the Race That Stopped America

At the height of horse racing fever, this race was a pivotal moment in history for both of these champions. It was a long time in the making so when it finally happened America stood waiting with baited breath.

East Coast Vs. West Coast

From the east coat was War Admiral, the refined offspring of Man ‘O War himself, bred and built purely to run. And from the west coast was Seabiscuit, Man O’ War’s grandson. He was an ugly colt, but that just made the left coast of America cheer even louder for him.
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