Today’s horse poetry is by Friedrich von Schiller and I’m not sure when it was published but he lived from 1759-1805.
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Dieffenbachia – Toxic Plant of the Week
Back on track, it’s Monday and I’ve got another one of those pesky plants that hate your horse. Today’s plant is common, even though it has a very scientific sounding name, the Dieffenbachia.
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Horse Breeds From Scotland
The end of another week and a great time to visit another exotic location and learn about the ineresting horse breeds it’s given rise to. Looking at each breed in the context of their origins is a fascinating ride, & today a peek at the breeds from Scotland.
Scottish Greats for American Beer
Scotland is home to perhaps the most recognizable of the draft breeds, the mighty Clydesdale, created early in the 18th century from Flemish animals crossed with local working animals. Centuries of selective breeding has created a find draft animal with feathered feet, handsome bearing and a noble disposition.
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The Horses Mouth Episode 7
Today’s video is episode seven of a series that I’ve been posting as I find them. The Horse’s Mouth tells the inspirational stories of horses & their people.
Episode 7
Each episode is dedicated to a different horse lover, their equestrian facilities and their horsey friends. The seventh episode interviews Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Famer Keith Clark who races his Standardbreds at Fraser Downs in Cloverdale, BC. Join host, Monica Culic as she experiences a day in the life of harness racer Keith Clark!
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Check Out the Updated Color Images
It seems that it was time to update the color section and get with the times when it comes to horse color genetics. The section was out of date and in need of a facelift – so I gave it one.
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Calm is all Nature as a Resting Wheel
Today’s horse poetry is by William Wordsworth and was published in The Complete Poetical Works in 1888.
Destroying Angel Mushroom – Toxic Plant of the Week
I’ve been a little inconsistent lately, but these are important so here is another plant your horse can’t eat. Today it’s not about leaves and bark, but about fungus, the beautiful & aptly named Destroying Angel Mushroom.
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Horse Breeds From Portugal
The end of another week and a good time to visit another exotic location and learn about the ineresting horse breeds it’s given rise to. Looking at each breed in the context of their origins is a fascinating ride, & today a peek at the breeds from Portugal.
Iberian Greats
Portugal isn’t a large country and its horse breeding is closely tied with that of Spain. Their breeds clearly share common ancestors as they both display the noble Iberian traits. Both the Alter Real & the Lusitano are good examples of this with their stout composition and grandiose demeanor.
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The Horse’s Mouth Episode 6
Today’s video is episode six of a series that I’ve been posting when I find them. The Horse’s Mouth tells the inspirational stories of horses & their people.
Episode 6
Each episode is dedicated to a different horse lover, their equestrian facilities and their horsey friends. I couldn’t seem to find episode five so we are moving on. The sixth episode interviews Sylvia Zerbini, the lead rider of Cavalia an amazing horsemanship show. Cavalia features horse breeds from around the world including Arabians, Lusitano from Portugal, Criollo from Argentina, Percheron and Comtois from France, European Warmbloods, Spanish Pure Bred, American Quarter Horse, Paint and Mustang. They also have been known to adopt animals from rescues for their show.
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Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening
Today’s horse poetry is by Robert Frost and was published in The Poetry of Robert Frost in 1923.
Delphinium – Toxic Plant of the Week
It’s Monday again and I’m excited to share another plant your horse can’t eat. Today we’ll take a closer look at a plant that is so blue it hurts my eyes, the Delphinium.
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Horse Breeds From Poland
The end of another week and time to visit an exotic location and learn about the ineresting horse breeds it’s given rise to. Looking at each breed in the context of their origins is a fascinating ride, & today a peek at the breeds from Poland.
Running Contender
Perhaps Polands strongest contender for horse of the year is the Wielkopolski, a cross between Trakehner and native Polish stock. These animals are known for their athletic ability and sportman-like attitude.
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