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Horse Breeds From Hungary
It’s Friday and a good day to visit another exotic location and learn about the unique horse breeds it’s given rise to. Looking at each breed in the context of their origins is an interesting ride, today a peek at the breeds from Hungary. Arabian Influence There is a huge Arabian influence in the horses […]
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Dun Horse Breeds
Many people claim that dun horses are inherently tougher than other colors. While this seems like a far out claim, it isn’t. Some of the oldest horse breeds on the planet are dun so it stands to reason that they are extremely tough animals. Recognizing Duns There are several other genetic combinations that can create […]
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Common Cocklebur – Toxic Plant of the Week
It’s another Monday morning and a great time to learn about another plant that is dangerous to your horse. Today we’ll take a closer look at a plant that just sounds angry and spiny, the Common Cocklebur.
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Horse Breeds From Greece
It’s Friday and the perfect day to visit a new exotic location and learn about the fascinating horse breeds it’s given rise to. Looking at each breed in the context of their origins is an interesting ride, today a peek at the breeds from Greece. War Horses Greece isn’t home to a huge variety of […]
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Columbine – Toxic Plant of the Week
It’s another Monday morning and once again I have a brilliantly beautiful plant that can make your horse sick to share. Today we are going to look closer at a plant with the loveliest most delicate flowers, the Columbine.
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Horse Breeds From Germany
It’s Friday and a great day to visit a new exotic location and learn about the amazing horse breeds it’s given rise to. Looking at each breed in the context of their origins is an interesting ride, today a look at the breeds from Germany. Growing Them Strong Germany is home to an incredible number […]
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Pinto Horse Breeds
Although I say this about a lot of colors, the pinto white pattern is hands down my favorite. Piebald, skewbald, sabino or tovero I love them all. Lovely Spots The distinction between pintos and paints is simple. Any animal with a pinto white pattern is a pinto, however only animals with Quarter Horse or Thoroughbred […]
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Cineraria – Toxic Plant of the Week
Monday mornings are a fun time for sharing toxic plants, because although they are bad little greenies, some of them are quite beautiful. Today we’ll take a closer look at the boldly colorful and cheerful Cineraria.
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Horse Breeds From Georgia
It’s the end of the week and time to visit another exotic location and learn about the amazing horse breeds it’s given rise to. Looking at each breed in the context of their origins is an interesting ride, today a look at the breeds from Georgia. Growing Them Strong Despite its small size Georgia is […]
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Common Breed Confirmation Quiz
There are some breeds out there that most horse lovers can identify with just a single glance, others are far more difficult to decipher without further investigations. The Ones You Know…Or Do You? Today I wanted to focus on some of the more commonly found breeds and see just how fast my readers are on […]
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Chrysanthemum – Toxic Plant of the Week
It’s Monday morning and time for yet another lesson on plants your horse can’t eat. Today we’ll take a closer look at one of my personal favorites, the snowy and beautiful Chrysanthemum.
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Horse Breeds From France
It’s Friday again and time to visit another country of the world and see all of the amazing horse breeds it’s given rise to. Looking at each breed in the context of their origins is absolutely an interesting ride. Today a look at the breeds from France. Prehistoric Grey The Camargue in France is home […]