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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Horseplay Category
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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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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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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Fred Allen’s New Purchase – Horse Image of the Week
This picture was taken near Pullman, Washington, featuring Fred Jennings in his farmyard with the first horses that he purchased in 1899.
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Flower Parade Carriage – Horse Image of the Week
Taken in the Netherlands, this carriage is dolled up for a flower parade on a day of equestrian sport and riding competitions. The photograph was taken on June 4, 1899.
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Toledo Fire Department – Horse Image of the Week
Taken in Toledo, Ohio, 1899, this is an image of the The Toledo Fire Department participating in a parade to honor the return of Spanish-American War soldiers from Cuba.
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Bushmen Loading Horses – Horse Image of the Week
This fantastic shot was taken in Australia circa 1899. Thought to be the Queensland Imperial Bushmen and their mounts departing for the Boer War.
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The Poule d’Essai des Poulains – Horse Image of the Week
This photograph was taken in 1899 in France at the The Poule d’Essai des Poulains, which is still run today.
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One Deep Puddle – Horse Image of the Week
This photograph was taken in 1872 in Hill End, Australia. A town that may have sprung up because of local gold mining. Such a great action shot, even if the action is stuck in the mud.
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Queensland Ambulance – Horse Image of the Week
Waiting for an ambulance takes on a whole new meaning when it’s drawn by a horse. This week’s photo comes from Queensland, Australia right at the turn of the century in, 1900.
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Horse Cart in Madras – Horse Image of the Week
All the way from India circa 1870, today’s image is such an interesting contrast to some of the other horse-drawn carriages we’ve posted from the same era. Showing us interesting cultural and geographical differences.
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