The Equinest archives

Breeds of Donkey

Baby donkey with big ears
Members of the Asinus genus of the equidae family, Donkeys got the short straw and the big ears of the family.

There is a variety of domestic donkey breeds & bloodlines range based on local needs, local terrain and the need for stronger & more robust animals.

Definitely the worker bee of the species, most donkeys have it pretty hard. Throughout history they have been bred as work animals, their genetic history shaped by the needs of mankind.

Here is a look at some of the different breeds of donkey. Like horse breeds, info is limited and inconsistent so this is a basic overview of the main breeds I could find.
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The Horses of Valentin Serov

Valentin Serov was a Russian painter and one of the premier portrait artists of his era. His favorite models were actors, artists & writers, however he managed to throw a horse or two in there for the equine lovers.

A Variety of Styles

Although he stuck mainly to portraiture, his style encompassed many different phases and each piece reflected the subject on a number of levels. He was as fond of soft, intimate portraits of women and children as he was of bolder, more intense portraits of military men.

His work evokes feelings of spontaneity and movement and it is clear that he appreciated the lovely lines & whimsical nature of the equine animal.

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Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo 2010

2009 Black Hills Stock Show and RodeoThis is a large horse show, more geared towards and focused on the participants and their mounts.

Intense training is rewarded in the opportunity to show off skills and well-trained mounts during exhibitions and events.
Features

  • ESPN PRCA Extreme Bulls
  • High School – College Fair
  • Livestock sales
  • PRCA Pro Rodeo Tour

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Horse Bags

Gift IdeasOne thing most equestrians definitely need is more bags, can we ever have enough for all of our stuff? Here are some fun & colorful duffels, totes & purses with one common theme…horses.

Whether you need to carry your keys, your wallet, your work, your groceries or even your boots, there is a bag for you here.

If there is anything horsewomen love more than shoes, it’s bags & I managed to find a whole post worth of vibrant and fun bags for the horse lovers of the world.

Each bag has a link to where it can be found on Amazon and alternative & closer looks where they were available.
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How To Pick Up Horse Hooves

Click to see VideoDealing with the business end of a horse can be a daunting task for beginners so it is a good idea to have a plan. Picking hooves is an essential part of every grooming routine, so it’s important you can work with your animal.

Here are a couple of videos to help get you comfortable with the process. One dealing with the front feet and the other with the hind feet.
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The Trough

Water Trough
scaglifr

Perhaps you’ve seen the trough category and wondered what it was, the trough is where I post things that aren’t necessarily equine in nature.

Here is a collection of my favorite posts from that category, they span everything from flowers to barns to circus animals.

Photography is a powerful tool & many of these posts are full of imagery. None of them would be possible without the vision of each and every photographer.

10 Reasons I Love HDR | Creepy HDR | HDR Barns | Stables

Flower Macro Photography | Plant Macro | Flys Up Close

Paw Prints | Unusual Facts About Rare Dog Breeds | Endangered Canidae | 10 Reasons to Boycott the Circus

While I really love the flys, the Circus post is closer to my heart. Which one is your favorite?

HITS Arizona Circuit 2010

2009 Sundance WelcomeHITS Arizona is a 6 week hunter/ jumper horse show circuit held in Arizona every year. The facilities include 5 show rings and multiple schooling rings for hunter, jumper and equitation classes.

These classes range from Grand Prix to show jumping for novice and experienced riders. Spectator seating is available at every ring.

Shopping & Dining
Food and beverage options and a vender courtyard will feature equestrian equipment, apparel and jewelry.
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Saddles Around The World

Brazilian Saddle

Image from Eduardo Amorim

One of the most important elements of horsemanship has to be the saddle. Through the years and cultures shapes and sizes may change but they all fulfill the same basic need…staying on.

Through my many public domain browsing sessions I run across all kinds of fun stuff and today is no exception. Saddles from a variety of places and peoples.
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Cindy Hughes – Horse Artist Interview

Name
Cindy Hughes

Website & Places you can find my work online
My retail (shopping cart) website is horseladygifts.com
My wholesale website, which includes custom awards and non-horse themes as well, is kexbyhouse.com

Where I am
My main residence, work shop, and farm is in the rolling pastures of the Old Bellamy Plantation outside of Monticello Florida, just south of the Georgia line. It is in the heart of plantation country.
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American Thoroughbred – Breed of the Week

American Thoroughbred Horse

Image from TrombaMarina

The American Thoroughbred owes its roots to Bulle Rock, the first Thoroughbred imported to the American Colonies in 1730.

The colonists quickly took to the sport of horse racing and developed a fine appreciation for racing horses. English animals were imported and bred to local stock and the Americans slowly produced their own individual bloodlines.
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Göteborg Horse Show 2010

2019 Göteborg Horse Show - EurohorseThree World Cup disciplines will be presented at this show, dressage, jumping and driving. There will also be dog shows, mounted games and a number of performances.

Featuring

  • Rolex FEI World Cup™ Jumping
  • FEI World Cup™ Dressage
  • FEI World Cup™ Driving
  • Göteborg Trophy Grand Prix
  • Young riders

When

February 25 – 28
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Horse Hybrids

mule

Image from pat Henson

There is a great deal of variation within the Equidae family, much of it due to controlled cross-breeding and hybridization.

Mankind has shaped horses and asses into the animals we recognize today & most modern breeds have been developed for specific purposes.

For those of us who love horses, learning more about their family, history and evolution is of deep interest.

Today we meet some of the hybrids, the paring of animals from two different subgenus species. Often the resulting hybrid is born sterile and unable to further their line.
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