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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Akhal-Teke Horse – Breed Spotlight
Most horse lovers know the distinctly sleek Akhal-Teke profile and signature gleaming coat. They are the greyhounds of the horse world and have a long, distinguished history.
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The Story of Captain, the Horse with the Human Brain – Captain’s Own Story
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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