Written by George Wharton James, this story is supposed to be at least based on true events. This section provides some background on the animal, from Captain’s own perspective. Presumably also written by Mr. James.
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Ore Teams in Arizona – Horse Image of the Week
They aren’t all horses, but this image was too interesting not to share. Taken in Pinal County, Arizona during 1897, where gold, silver and large quantities of copper had been discovered mid-century.
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Ainos Pony – Breed Spotlight
An incredibly rare pony breed, the few remaining Ainos Ponies can only be found on the island of Cephalonia in Greece. Descendants of the Pindos Pony, which are a small, sturdy mountainous breed.
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The Story of Captain, the Horse with the Human Brain – Introduction
Written by George Wharton James, this story is supposed to be at least based on true events. Where there are photographs attached we’ve added them.
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Electric Laundry Co. – Horse Image of the Week
Today’s image comes all the way from Seattle, Washington in 1897. The photo of the Electric Laundry Co. was taken from a height, which gives it an almost modern feel.
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Aegidienberger Horse – Breed Spotlight
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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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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