Sometimes it feels like horses are an accident waiting to happen, it seems like there is always something ready to go wrong.
Such is life with big animals of prey, and it’s part of what we like about them, their unpredictability. Fortunately there is a fantastic online horse communities who put together helpful info & tips.
Jeez, who knew there were so many skin diseases. That’s funny, I’m feeling a little itchy…
A while back I posted about horses in urban settings, something which most horse lovers find sad. The noise, pollution & stress of the city makes it a really bad place for such a sensitive animal.
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The Wiltshire White Horses are an engaging element of the history in England. In fact, several other cultures liked them so much they have created their own.
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After the earlier horse breed letters, E brought a big Whew! They get smaller for a little while & that makes me feel like I’m going faster.
If you haven’t already checked out A’s, B’s, C’s & the D’s, they represent a huge chunk of the World’s breeds. Today it’s all about those that begin with E, from the relatively new East Bulgarian bred as a versatile work/recreational horse to the ancient Exmoor Pony whose looks have barely changed over thousands of years.
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A few weeks ago I posted part one of Painted Horses in Vienna and here is part 2. Interestingly enough I just discovered another city with more of the same & have added it to the list to share.
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Although I like to think I’m an equal opportunity horse lover, I must admit that where color is concerned I like pintos the best. Yes, I know there is a whole rainbow of equine colors out there to admire. But really the best part about that is that pintos come in almost every single one of them.
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Believe it or not horses are very expressive animals & reading their body language is an important part of being around such a huge, powerful animal. Here are some fun & obvious expressions of emotion – not in their body language but simply by the expression on their face.
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TMJ problems are something to take seriously in your horse as pain in that area can create other issues for an equine.
TMJ discomfort can change eating habits as well as the way a horse carries their head and accepts equipment around their face. This short video provides symptoms to look out for and simple ways to determine if your horse needs to see a vet.
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Over the years I have been writing this website I have formed a much greater appreciation for art. Although I must confess a special love for equine art, I enjoy other subjects as well.
To combine two of my favorite things has been a lot of fun as I’ve searched the web for horses in art as painted by the masters. I started with some of the most recognized artists on the planet and as I added them I kept running across more.
Not all of them are recognized masters, but they were or are all masterful artists & their horses are worth a look.
The Wiltshire White Horses are definitely an intriguing part of the history in England. In fact, several other cultures have followed suite & created their own.
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Reaching horse breeds that begin with D was almost a relief, as the earlier letters are all rather large categories (although D isn’t a small one by any means).
If you haven’t already checked out the A’s, the B’s & the C’s they are worth a look. For today we will focus on breeds that begin with D, from the mysterious Dagestan Pony from the coastal plains of Russia to the athletic Dutch Warmblood known worldwide for their superior jumping ability.
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