Both the Arabian and Barb have strains native to Algeria. In fact they are the only two breeds found in the country, aside from their handsome cousin, the Algerian Arabian-Berber.
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The Equinest archives
The Wishing Horse of Oz – Chapter 1. The King of Skampavia
The Wishing Horse of Oz was written by Ruth Plumly Thompson and L. Frank Baum and follows more of Dorothy’s exciting adventures. This time, there’s horses.
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Buffalo Bill Backstage – Horse Image of the Week
Today’s image was taken between 1895-1905 and features none other than William F. Cody, otherwise known as Buffalo Bill with one of his mounts. They are on the backlot of his Wild West Show in Illinois.
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Alberta Wild Horses – Breed Spotlight
There are feral horse herds found throughout both American continents, from Chile to Canada. Alberta Wild Horses have been documented in the province since the early 17th century, likely originally introduced by the French.
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The Story of Captain, the Horse with the Human Brain – Thanksgiving
Written by George Wharton James, this story is supposed to be at least based on true events. This last section was Captain’s thanks to the people who loved him.
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Mexican Guardia Rural – Horse Image of the Week
Perhaps an ad for the Guardia, this image shows us two Mexican Rurales in the State of Mexico, at some point during 1896. Their mount has obvious Iberian influence and their outfits are fantastic.
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Albanian Horse – Breed Spotlight
The Story of Captain, the Horse with the Human Brain – Investigation
Written by George Wharton James, this story is supposed to be at least based on true events. This section discusses the verdict of a veterinarian on Captain’s intelligence.
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North Isis Sugar Mill – Horse Image of the Week
Taken in 1896 at the North Isis Sugar Mill in Apple Tree Creek, Australia, this is a shot of men unloading freshly cut sugar cane to be processed at the mill. The horses standing patiently, presumably waiting to go get their next load.
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Al-Arabi Horse – Breed Spotlight
The Arabian horse breed has existed for so long that many different countries have developed strains which could be considered native. The Al-Arabi is an Arabian bred specifically in Iraq.
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The Story of Captain, the Horse with the Human Brain – Sigsbee
Written by George Wharton James, this story is supposed to be at least based on true events. This section also provides some background and was written by Captain’s owner, W. A. Sigsbee.
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Cheyenne Horse Travois – Horse Image of the Week
An interesting snapshot into the life of a Cheyenne tribesman named Stump Horn and his lovely family, proudly showing off their horse travois. Thought to have been aken at some point between 1871 and 1907.
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