The horse movies post has been popular, we decided to put together a list of horse documentaries too. For each film we added links to where they can be purchased on Amazon, along with their IMDB information & either a trailer or a clip of the film (where we could find them).
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Equine Products Category
Animal and Earth Friendly Lifestyle Guide
Image credit Ben Amstutz
Although I’ve managed to track down a number of great green horse products and feed, I wanted to provide resources for products we use and consume when we aren’t on our horses too.
The Price We Pay
As animal lovers and owners we have a responsibility to animals everywhere to use products that have the least amount of impact on the environment and the critters that depend on it.
The Good Things Never Are…
I’m not saying it’s an easy commitment but it is one that everyone needs to make before it’s too late. I’m here to help and I’ve tracked down a number of great companies who make everything from cleaning products, to socks to makeup.
*Some of the websites carry more products than just the categories I’ve put them in – why not browse a little?
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Earth & Animal Friendly Products For Horse People
Image credit grimaldojr
Society in general has been wasteful for far too long and we’ve hit a tipping point where the weight of the world literally lies on the shoulders of every one of us.
The main problem most people have with natural and sustainable products is the higher price tag associated with them.
Money doesn’t grow on trees you say. And to that I reply, it’s a small price to pay, if we don’t do something soon there will be no trees left anyway…
Organic and GMO-Free Horse – Supplements
As we’ve domesticated horses we’ve effectively taken them away from their natural lives. In doing this we have changed many aspects of their existence, including their nutrient intake.
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Earth & Animal-Friendly Bedding
Horses that are kept indoors need a fluffy, absorbent bed to keep them dry and warm.
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Organic Horse – Health and Beauty
It’s amazing how many products wind up in a horse owners stockpile, everything from wormers to fly sprays to shampoo.
Safety First
When choosing products, consider the health of everyone involved and when you can buy organic, natural and sustainable. In today’s chemical landscape no price is too dear to pay, lucky for us there are still good ones out there and their prices are reasonable.
Mother Nature Knows Best
Let’s face it, people domesticated horses long before chemicals were invented. There are natural ways to keep your animal healthy and they can be responsibly sourced. Everyone can do their part by supporting the companies who share that mantra.
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Organic Horse – Feed and Treats
As agribusiness tactics become sneaker and the contents of our own food changes it makes you wonder about what your animals are eating.
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Picthall and Gunzi Horse Books
Attention horse photographers, last week I recieved an email from Katy over at Picthall & Gunzi which is a UK based children’s book publisher.
They produce educational books worldwide for children between the ages of 0-10 years old. Their books are designed to be educational, to encourage learning, and to be entertaining to children.
Looking for Photographers
They are currently looking into designing several horse and pony related books including a sticker activity book, a board book, and a fold out poster book.
Katy contacted me about using some of the images on theequinest, so I offered to publish her request and see if any of the photographers would be interested in submitting their work directly.
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Breyer Horses
Something about a love of horses drives young girls so raving mad that they collect hundreds of plastic models in homage.
An Old Favorite
Breyer Horses have been around since I was a kid and and I loved them every bit as rabidly as the real thing. They were a source of endless hours of amusement to me and I still protect them fondly today.
In fact, evidence of my own childhood obsession is stashed away in boxes to be revisited someday. Admit it, you have boxes of them too.
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Book Alert – Mustang
The history of America wouldn’t have happened if it weren’t for the horses that got us here.
Mustang: The Saga of the Wild Horse in the American West
Mustang is written by Deanne Stillman who gives a detailed story about wild horses on the North American continent, from prehistory to present day.
Chapters Include
- Horses evolution on North America
- The animals the conquistadors brought to North America
- The horses role in building the American frontier
- The plight of mustangs today
Deanne began work on Mustang ten years ago when she learned that 34 wild horses had been gunned down outside Reno, NV. Two of the accused were Marines, and one was stationed at Twentynine Palms, CA.
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A Huge List of Horse Movies
Lists of horse movies by the decade they were released.
Thanks to everyone who makes suggestions & shares their faves in the comments. We’ll be adding them all but it takes time. Keep checking back for updates!
Horse Christmas Gifts – Something for The Guys
Finding the perfect gift for the horse-crazy man in your life may not be easy, but The Equinest is here to help.
For The Guys
Part three of a series, this post will concentrate on horse gifts specifically for men.
Don’t Stop There
To find more gifts that everyone will like be sure to check out the rest of the series. horse essentials, fun and funny horse gifts and gifts for the horse kid in everyone, and don’t forget the best horse calendars for 2009.
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