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American Curly Horse – Breed Spotlight
Like poodles, the American Curly Horse is hypoallergenic, those allergic to pet dander are not typically bothered by this type of coat. Interestingly enough, there are two types, one of which sheds it’s curls out for the summer.
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Horse Drawn Streetcars in Union Square – Horse Image of the Week
This fantastic action shot was taken on 14th Street in Union Square, Manhattan at some point during 1894. It seems Union Square has always been a hub of activity, although quite different types of activities were photographed back then.
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A Young Eleanor Roosevelt – Horse Image of the Week
Pardon the poor quality of today’s image, but it is too special not to share. Not only is this an image of Eleanor Roosevelt in Tivoli, New York during 1894 (she was 10) but the photographer was none other than Franklin D. Roosevelt himself.
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Buffalo Bill Backstage – Horse Image of the Week
Today’s image was taken between 1895-1905 and features none other than William F. Cody, otherwise known as Buffalo Bill with one of his mounts. They are on the backlot of his Wild West Show in Illinois.
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Mexican Guardia Rural – Horse Image of the Week
Perhaps an ad for the Guardia, this image shows us two Mexican Rurales in the State of Mexico, at some point during 1896. Their mount has obvious Iberian influence and their outfits are fantastic.
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North Isis Sugar Mill – Horse Image of the Week
Taken in 1896 at the North Isis Sugar Mill in Apple Tree Creek, Australia, this is a shot of men unloading freshly cut sugar cane to be processed at the mill. The horses standing patiently, presumably waiting to go get their next load.
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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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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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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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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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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.