A relatively new breed, Aegidienberger horses are a cross between the smooth-gaits of Peruvian Pasos with the tölt of hardy little Icelandic Horses. The resulting cross is a stout-but-handsome, gaited animal which is hardy in almost any climate.
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The Equinest archives
Five Men’s Lives for One Horse
This story is not exactly as it seems, it is a tale of luck pure and simple.
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A Boy and His Horse – Horse Image of the Week
Taken in 1898 in Paris, Missouri this is an image of Harry Rubey and his fine riding horse. The sepia coloring gives this shot a lovely warm glow.
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Adaev Horse – Breed Spotlight
The hardy Adaev Horse breed is a small strain of the Kazakh family, found specifically in the Caspian depression.
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How the Horses of the Sun Ran Away
A Greek myth about the horses of the sun and how dangerous it is to mess around with them. An original FAFO situation if you ask us.
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Horse Drawn Harvester – Horse Image of the Week
Today we go back in time to Donegal, Ireland and a look at a type of early mechanization which ironically eventually put horses out of business.
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Abyssinian Horse – Breed Spotlight
The Abyssinian horse breed is typically found along the Semien Mountains in northern Ethiopia, however this is an old breed and they have been in the region for a very long time.
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Pegasus, the Horse Who Could Fly
We’ve all heard of pegasus, but how many stories have you read about this mythical winged creature? Enjoy!
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An Afternoon Ride – Horse Image of the Week
Another Australian image of the 19th century, this one is particularly well-taken. Featuring Mrs. J. H. S. Barnes riding on what looks like a lovely summer day in 1898.
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Abtenauer Horse – Breed Spotlight
The Abtenauer is a strain of Noriker Horse and generally considered the smallest within the type. They are a rather mysterious breed and rarely found outside of their cradle in the Abtenau Valley.
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Scottish Horse Superstitions
A fun little collection of different Scottish horse superstitions, mostly about equine loving fairies.
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Horse-Drawn Ambulance – Horse Image of the Week
Lucky for us, the Australians took a lot of pictures during the 19th century. This image comes from 1899 during the Boer War and features a noble group.
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