The Equinest archives

Hoof Hearted

In the spirit of this racehorse theme, we found this little video and it made us giggle.

Listen closely to the announcer calling the race.

Whoever named that horse has a great sense of humor.

Recently made famous again by a movie that probably only horse lovers saw, (but worth a watch) this racehorse proved that even a big, awkward, ugly colt can be fast. Originally from New Zealand, Phar lap was adopted by Australia where he began his career and is still one of the favorite Australian racehorses of all time.
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Famous Racehorses That Will Run Right into Your Heart

Rarely do even higher profile racehorses earn themselves worldwide fame, however there are a select few that people seem to be drawn to. Many are inspired by the courage, passion and heart that these famous racehorses display.

Huge Hearts

I’m putting together a series of some of the more charismatic race horses, known not just for their speed, these animals are known for overcoming great odds and proving that heart can be enough.
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The South African School System Failed Miss South Carolina

This video gets funnier every time I see it. Give it a chance, read the subtitles and don’t blame me if you pee your pants.

Can miss South Carolina say open mouth, insert foot?
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The horse Flu Has Frozen the Horse Industry in Australia

Anyone who has their ear to the ground in the horse industry knows that Australia’s equine sports have ground to a halt due to the discovery of several isolated incidents of horse flu.

The Flu is Spreading Fast

Not just affecting the racing and breeding industry, the concern has spread as quickly as the flu itself. Australian horses and their people are becoming less and less inclined to be social.

Who can blame them, horse flu is highly contagious and any horse that has not been vaccinated against it is almost guaranteed to get it if exposed.
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Let Goofy Teach You to Ride

Goofy the Great is known for his step by step instructions on all sorts of outdoor activities. Who better to guide us through the steps to riding a horse?

I found this video in my endless searches on youtube for good horse footage and it is a classic. Besides, who teaches better than a talking dog?

Enjoy.

Makes me feel young again.

Clydesdales Like a Good Snowball Fight too

Who Doesn’t Like a Good Snowball Fight? It’s a Beer ad, but it is so clever any horse lover will appreciate it. There are a lot of funny horse videos out there.

Didn’t somebody once say that Clydesdales are the clowns of the horse community?

Those rascally Clydesdales, always up to no good.

Horse Colors Pt. 5 – The Rare Colors

Unexplained Markings and Patterns

While some of the rarer markings are the result of various white patterns (especially pinto), there are also plenty of unexplained markings and patterns. Some of which have had geneticists scratching their heads for years.

Jodhpurs – A fashion Don’t?

Equine items seem to float in and out of style and jodhpurs have often been seen in high fashion. Really it seems like almost every fall some form of the jodhpur comes back into vogue.

So my question is this Jodhpurs: fashion do or fashion don’t?

Did Some Checking

We did a little research and got conflicting views, so we thought we’d share them and maybe get some feedback from genuine horse people. You know, those of us who wear jodhpurs for their original intended purpose (although practical, modern britches are a far cry from the couture version of them).
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Fainting Goats – Mother Nature’s Joke?

This is a little off-horse topic, but this video is so funny we’re still giggling. This isn’t a joke, these fainting goats are real. National Geographic did a story about them too.

Silly Goats…
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Horse Colors Pt. 4 – Roan Colors

Roan Shades

Roaning can affect any base color and creates a huge rainbow of amazing colors that range in variety from pink to blue. A foal may be born their base color and show the pattern upon first shedding, but the pattern remains consistent from year to year.

Horse Color Pt. 3 – Appaloosa

Appaloosa Characteristics

While the patterns vary widely from animal to animal, there are a few characteristics that remain constant across all animals affected by this white pattern.

Mottled skin