Recently I had a reader ask me about the color of one of her recent foals. Unfortunately the more I learn the more equine genetics confuse me. So I thought that some of my readers might be able to help.
The animals & all of the pictures belong to Cindy over at Windgate Miniature Horse Farm. Here is a little background on her parents & there are more pictures of her below.
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It’s striking just how many horses are used in the fashion industry and I’m under the assumption that they are treated fairly well. Even though some of them are subject to silly pictures and terrible fashion.
As I started looking for images I was delighted with how many fashionista horses I was able to find, plus I’m not finished looking so there may be a part 3 in the works. Back to work I go.
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Not all of the types listed below are officially recognized and some of them overlap. However they are used within the various industries in the horse world and are a different way of categorizing the equine animal.
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The never ending parade of horse breeds is always a source of entertainment. Each one has a story to tell and they all coincide with our own story of life on this planet.
If you haven’t already checked out the A’s & the B’s, be sure to meet them. Today we are going to take a look at breeds that begin with C, from the elegant Calabrese to the hardy Czech Warmblood.
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As the years go by and technology continues horse owners are able to find tack & equipment in a variety of snazzy designs. However there is something to be said for a good old fashioned saddle blanket (even if it is in a bright, unexpected color).
Here are some great examples of saddle pads with a western flair and a bold array of shades. With each one there is a brief description & a link to where they can be purchased on Amazon.
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Although it may sound strange to someone who doesn’t know the equine animal, gut sounds are like music to a horse owner’s ears.
In a nutshell, no gut sounds usually means problems. Horses cannot vomit, so there is only one way out, which can present some very obvious problems.
This video covers how to listen to the gut of a horse you suspect has colic. However, part of any horse owner’s daily routine should be to check for gut sounds.
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Still writing those breed pages and finding a new favorite every day. The needs of mankind are a large part of the development of the equine species & each breed plays a large part of history itself.
If you haven’t already checked out the A’s, be sure to meet them. But today it’s all about breeds that begin with B, from the to the Baguales to the Byelorussian Harness Horse.
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Recently I started writing a post about the Wiltshire White Horses in the UK when I came to realize just how many there actually were. As I started visiting them via Google earth I realized I had a series of posts on my hands. Each one is interesting in their own right.
So I’m dedicating a post to each of the Wiltshire horses, as well as the various other huge artistic horses on this planet. Here is a list that I think is comprehensive & includes some pretty amazing works of art – some of them in very unlikely places.
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Image from Ruth L
I don’t know if a horse on the bottle makes the wine taste better, but for horse lovers it might. So I took a little wine journey around the Internet to see how many breweries used our equine friend as a totem.
I believe most of these are located in the US & I’m quite sure horsey wine isn’t limited to American vineyards. If anyone knows of other horse theme brands I’d love to hear about them.
Disclaimer: I haven’t tried a single one of these wines, so drink at your own risk!
