The White Horse of Uffington is the oldest of the Wiltshire white horses and has long been a mystery. Although it’s roots are believed to date back to around 800 – 1200 BC no one knows why it was created.
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The Complete List of Horse iPad Apps
While I didn’t find as many iPad apps as I did for the iPhone, there is still a healthy list here & plenty of fun & useful horsey ways to waste time.
Portable Horse
If you love horses and have an iPad then you have come to the right place, there is a surprising variety of equine apps and I’ve categorized them all here for you. That said, this list certainly speaks for itself, enjoy!
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Equus Scotti – Extinct Equidae
The Equus Scotti (or Scott’s Horse) was native to North America and went extinct during the last Ice Age. They lived during the Pleistocene.
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Gaited Horses – Horse Types
Image from Just chaos
Gaited animals possess a very different way of moving than the majority of domestic breeds. They are prized as riding horses over distances due to their smooth gaits
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The Horses of John Frederick Herring, Sr
John Frederick Herring, Sr was an English artist during the early 19th century. He showed a passion for sketching early in life but took a job as a coach driver to support his family.
Change of Course
It was his coaching job that actually led to Herring’s career as an artist. He was discovered by Charles Spencer-Stanhope who loved Herring’s work and immediately found him commissioned work. Initially he continued driving as he painted, but eventually his offers of sponsorship won and he pursued art full time.
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Horse Training iPad Apps from iTunes
Obviously the iPad isn’t as popular as the more portable iPhone, however the number of apps that work for both is growing. If all you have is an iPhone, be sure to check out a list of apps for them.
Portable Horse
We’ve already taken a look at a variety of useful and fun apps for iPad but here is the stuff that could potentially be the most useful to horse people. The iPad has the added benefits of a larger screen and high definition app options which provides a higher experience. For each app below I’ve provided a (very) brief description and a link to them on the iTunes store.
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Avocado Tree – Toxic Plant of the Week
It’s that time of the week again, yes…it’s Monday. However it’s not all bad because today we learn about another plant that is potentially dangerous to equines. This week it’s another tree, the green and creamy, yummy-fruit-producing Avocado Tree.
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Behind The Scenes – Jenny Lee Equine Photoshoot
Not too long ago I posted another behind the scenes video at an equine photoshoot and was rather displeased with the people involved. This is another story altogether.
Pretty Equine
I’m far happier with the fashion world after watching this video, Jenny Lee Bridal, photographer David Nguyen and model Bianca Gomez have a much better understanding of horse beauty. The horse they used is magnificent and clearly well cared for…now that’s fashion!
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Fun Horse iPad Apps from iTunes
We’ve already taken a look at cute little pony apps, horse games and useful apps for the iPad and this time it’s all about the fun stuff. These apps will help you waste some time.
Portable Horse
Sadly, this isn’t a very big list and hopefully it will grow over time. However there are enough apps here to help you spend a few brainless hours enjoying your favorite animal. For each one I’ve provided a (very) brief description and a link to them on the iTunes store.
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Propalaeotherium – Extinct Equidae
A List of General Horse Blogs Worth Following
Over the past few weeks I’ve been sharing some of the equine blogs I follow and today is one of my favorites. The general horse blogs…written by horse people for horse people.
The General Blogs
The term general hardly does them justice, many of these blogs are highly specialized within the equine niche. Some provide advice, some provide essential info and still others will just put a smile on a horse lovers face. In the end I’ve been following a large percentage of these blogs for quite some time.
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The Horses of John Ferneley
John Ferneley was an English painter during the early 19th century who specialized in scenes with hunters and sporting horses. His work shows hunting during a time when it was en vogue and he soon became sought after as an equestrian artist.
Conveying Motion
Ferneley became well known for creating panoramic paintings that show a sequence of events and was known to collaborate with Sir Frances Grant who traded him help painting characters for help painting horses.
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