The Equinest archives

The Horses of Evariste-Vital Luminais

Evariste was a French painter, born into a family of lawyers who (interestingly enough) encouraged his art and sent him to Paris when he was 18 so he could learn from well known sculptors & painters of the time.

Dark Themes

This is a bright artist who spent much of his time focusing on the darker themes of life. Much of his work depicts struggle, battle and turmoil, although his equine pieces tend to be some of his more whimsical work.

In stark contrast to the darkness of the themes is the the loving attention to detail that goes into each of his pieces.

Dressage at Equestrian Estates 2010

2010 Dressage at Equestrian Estates The final show in the Palm Beach Dressage series is held at the Equestrian Estates and has been a part of the series since 2000.

Qualifying Competitions

USEF High Performance Qualifying Competition
USEF National Intermediaire I Championship
FEI North American Junior & Young Riders’ Championships
USEF National Junior, Young Rider & Brentina Cup Championships
Markel/USEF Young Horse Dressage Program
USEF National Developing Horse Dressage Championship
BLM Qualifying Competition

When

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Cool Breyer Equipment and Tack

Gift Ideas Perhaps one of my favorite toys growing up were my Breyer horses & I can admit to hours spent creating felt leg wraps and yarn halters for them.

Back then there weren’t nearly as many cool options for models and a DIY attitude kept them looking flashy. These days it seems they have thought of everything, from travel wraps to show jumps to trailers.

There are tons of fun accessories and miniature equipment for those who still enjoy a model horse or two.

Here are some of the cool Breyer accessories I could find, all things I would loved to have had as a child.
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The Loyalty of Arabian Horses

Today’s video is an interesting demonstration of the beautiful Arabian horse, an animal known for its spirit, history and rich bloodline contributions to many breeds worldwide.

Here is a brief glimpse into a world which holds bloodlines, training and horsemanship very dear and a look at the loyalty of the lovely Arabian.
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Horses At Work Coloring Pages

More fun horse line drawings for coloring, this time horses at work, whether it is pulling a wagon, or getting ready to round up the cattle.

Saturday is a great day to spend coloring with your kids, so what are you waiting for? Print a few out.

Dubai International Horse Fair 2010

2010 Dubai International Horse Fair Open to everyone in the horse world over the years this fair has become one of the must-see events of the equine year.

There is a huge growth in the Equestrian market in the Middle east, although the area has always been known for its culture of fine horses.

They have seen a 250% increase in exhibition space since its first year in 2005 and are proud of their growing global audience.
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American Sport Pony – Breed of the Week

Sport Pony

Image from genewolf

Sport type ponies have been a staple in Europe for centuries, so it is no surprise that they made their way to the states.

Coming To America

The American’s quickly started their own breeding programs to establish bloodlines that suited their specific needs. Soon they had developed their very own American Sport Pony bloodlines and they have had their own registry since 1997.
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Emo Horses

Emo Horse

Image from kevinzim

The Emos take a lot of flack, but they aren’t so bad. In fact, even the animal kingdom can appreciate the look and as you can see horses are no exception.

As I dig through pages and pages of horse images, I collect all kinds and my collection of emo horses is large enough to share with the world. A tribute to emos everywhere.
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Dubai World Cup 2010

2010 Dubai World Cup With worldwide invitation-only participation and a global audience the Dubai World Cup is the richest horse race in the world.

This race is held at a state-of-the-art racetrack which is host to over 50,000 every year for the cup and spans one mile, two furlongs (or 2 kilometers).

The World Cup alone is worth $10 million, and the 6 races that accompany it make this racing bill worth a total of $21.25 million.

Centaur – Mythological Horses

Centaur The Centaur comes from Greek mythology and is said to be a race of creatures with the head and torso of a man and the body and legs of a horse.

Mythology says that the Centaur had a taste for the drink with a tendency to be overindulgent. This paired with his already wild and lusty nature made for notoriously delinquent behavior.

Origin Theories

Perhaps the most commonly held belief is that the centaur myth comes from the reactions of those seeing a horse and rider for the first time. The Aztecs were said to pass on similar myths surrounding their first glimpse of the mounted Spanish cavalry.
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The Horses of Alfred DeDreux

A French artist, Alfred DeDreux came from a rather artistic family, his father was an architect and his younger sister was an artist as well.

Alfred appreciated the horse as a subject from the beginning of his artistic career & was well known for his equine portraits.

While he cultivated his art in France, it was the British animal painters who inspired him and some of his most celebrated portraits were produced while he was in Britain.

He became quite fashionable as a portrait artist during the mid 19th century, although he chose to concentrate on his equestrian (and dog) paintings. This is just a small selection of his prolific equine work.
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