Image from Anguskirk
The Wiltshire White Horses are a well photographed element of a history unique to England. In fact, other cultures have seen & liked them so much they have developed their own white horses.
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The Equinest archives
Horse Breeds Beginning With G
After getting through the first 3 letters of the horse breed alphabet I felt like I was over the hump and the letters started to get themselves written at a far more rapid pace.
If you haven’t been following the series, be sure to take a look at earlier letters A | B | C | D | E | E. Today it’s about breeds that start with the letter G, from the tough as nails Galiceño a Mexican breed of Spanish ancestry, to the flashy Gypsy Vanner in all it’s glorious technicolor.
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Natural Horse Magazines
As I get older, I’ve become more focused on leaving the world a better place than I found it. A large part of that is using & consuming environmentally conscious products and allowing that to overflow into the lives of our animals.
A Growing Trend
Natural horse care options are gaining in popularity, as they should because horses are natural too. Feeding GM-free is as important as using products that don’t pollute your (& your animal’s) surroundings.
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Horse Classifieds
Recently, I’ve added a new feature to The Equinest and wanted to officially share it with my readers today. Our new classifieds section is ready to ride and frankly I’m quite excited about it.
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Horse Movies of the 1980s
A popular decade for horses on the silver screen. The bright days of dayglo inspired faves like The Man From Snowy River, Pharlap and Legend. Each one provides a brief description with links to their IMDB & where they can be purchased online. Enjoy!
Stomach Ulcer Basics
Sadly, horses are more prone to stomach ulcers than you may think. Sadly they generally occur due to unsuitable feeding practices, limited outside space & the unprecedented stresses of life in the 21st century.
We’ve Heard it All Before
If you are interested in the subject be sure to check out a guest post about ulcers written by Eleanor Van Natta Could Your Horse Have Ulcers? If you think your horse has an ulcer, call your vet!
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Equestrian Postcards
Devizes White Horse
The Wiltshire White Horses are an interesting element of the English history – there are a lot of them. In fact, there are other cultures that were so inspired by them that they have created their own.
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Horse Breeds Beginning With F
Each letter of the horse breed alphabet we visit gets them one step closer to being finished. (I’ll have to keep writing the pages if I want to keep writing these posts).
If you haven’t seen some of the earlier letters of the alphabet be sure to check them out too A | B | C | D | E. Today we take a closer look at the breeds that begin with the letter F, from the pure blooded Faroe Pony who live remote enough to be almost untouched by outside blood to the elegant Furioso named for it’s flagship stud.
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Horse Embroidery
When it comes to horse art, I’m not fussy – I like all types. Here is an interesting twist on artistic talents – horse embroidery. It’s definitely an underestimated art form and one that takes hours of concentration and work to achieve.
With the wide variety of horse-loving creative types there is a great selection of equine art forms. From driftwood to old horseshoes to thread, a horse can emerge from almost any materials if the artist is determined enough.
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What You Think is Albino is Probably Cremello
There is a great deal of debate in the horse world surrounding albino horses. From everything I’ve read & everyone I’ve talked to it seems evident that albinism does not exist in the equine world.
It’s A Common Misconception
Generally what people think is albino is actually a double dose of the cream dilution gene which dilutes the coat to a shiny white color with light skin and light, clear eyes. However that’s not the only white horse type that can cause mistaken identity.
There is a surprising list of genetic types which may produce an animal that can be mistaken for an albino. They are listed below from the most likely suspect to least.
Horse Movies of the 1970s
The 1970’s was a pretty good decade for horse films. Lucky for us the age of disco spawned timeless favorites like The Black Stallion and International Velvet. Each one provides a brief description with links to their IMDB & where they can be purchased online. Enjoy!