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Horse Breeds Beginning With N

Horse breeds that start with NIt’s time to learn a little more about our giant domesticated horse world and visit another letter of the breed alphabet. I had no idea there was so many different breeds until I started researching…and by then it was too late, I was hooked.

If you haven’t met the rest of the alphabet, be sure to do so A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M. Today it’s about breeds that start with N, from the now extinct Namaqua Pony of South Africa to the relatively new Novokirghiz developed in Kirghizia early in the 20th century.
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Horse Grooming Kits

GiftIt’s definitely too late to be ordering your gift ideas now so hopefully everyone is finished with their last minute shopping. I thought I’d toss some more ideas out there for those of you who will have your own holiday money to spend.

Keeping Clean

Lets face it, grooming is one of the activities that brings us closer to our animal. It’s a bonding moment that’s entirely about taking care of them. Here are a variety of grooming kits – something for everyone. For each one I’ve provided a brief description, a link to where they can be found on Amazon and a closer look where available.
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Horse Colleges & Universities

woman wearing a cowboy hat standing with a horse

Perhaps one of the best ways to stay on top of the equine industry is being formally educated at a credible equine educational facility. Luckily there are a lot of them out there and some of them even offer online courses.

So Many Schools

While this is a big list it isn’t a complete one. However I will continue to add new schools as I find them, so be sure to check back. For now there is plenty of education here to chew on and hopefully you can find one near you.
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How to Pick A Hoof

Click to see VideoLately I’ve been featuring brief how-to videos about some of the most basic of horse care. Although this is old hat for seasoned horse people, picking feet can be a daunting task for a beginner.

First & foremost it’s important to remember to be careful & gentle when you are dealing with the ‘business’ end of any horse. This video provides brief instructions for making an often unpleasant job a little easier.
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Horse Lunch Box

GiftThe big day is almost upon us. But I’m betting you might still be able to get something in time, so I thought I’d continue throwing horsey ideas out there.

Horses, Horses Everywhere

If you haven’t seen my 2010 Gift Roundup be sure to check it out for a whole slew of ideas for horse lovers. Today I thought I’d go for something cute enough for the kids, but cool enough for adults too…lunch boxes. For each one I’ve provided a brief description, a link to where they can be found on Amazon and a closer look where available.
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Horse Breeds Beginning With M

Horse breeds that start with M

Now that the breeds section has been finished for a while, suddenly I’ve had a renewal of interest in sharing the alphabet with my readers. There are so many amazing types of animals out there to be discovered.

If you haven’t met the rest of the alphabet, be sure to do so A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L. Today it’s about breeds that start with M, from the M’Bayar of Senegal thought to come from the mighty Barb to the Mytilene Horse which has been bred on islands off the coast of Turkey for the last millennia.
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Palomino Horse Art

Over the past few weeks I’ve featured some colorful horse art collections and this week is no exception. Today it’s all about the blondes, those handsome and fair animals we call palominos.

Colorful Genetics

This color comes from a chestnut horse that is affected by a creme dilution gene (sound confusing?). Equine genetics is incredibly involved, good thing these artists didn’t need to understand them to paint pretty palominos. Be sure to also check out the art of white (pt. 2), black (pt. 2), red & pinto horses.
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2010 Holiday Gift Roundup

Gift TrollyShopping days are coming to a close so if you haven’t gotten something for everyone on your list, get crackin’! Always here to help, I’ve collected all of my gift idea guides into one handy post, literally something for everyone.

This list also includes additional ideas sent to be by other people and I do hope everyone will leave their ideas & wares in the comments below.
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