Horseplay – The Equinest

American Curly Horse – Breed Spotlight

The Equinest — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 15:00:28 +0000

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. This breed used to be called American Bashkir horses, however there has been debate about whether the curly gene even comes from Bashkir genetics.

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Horse Drawn Streetcars in Union Square – Horse Image of the Week

The Equinest — Mon, 01 Sep 2025 15:00:11 +0000

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. Even though it was taken over a century ago, this image is photographed well enough that you can almost hear the street sounds. It is not exceptional subject…

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A Young Eleanor Roosevelt – Horse Image of the Week

The Equinest — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 15:00:12 +0000

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. Mostly because of the famous photographer as the image itself is not spectacular. But Eleanor has an interesting story as well, the niece of Teddy…

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Buffalo Bill Backstage – Horse Image of the Week

The Equinest — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 15:00:04 +0000

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. Even by today’s standards, this photograph is excellent quality, this is a man who clearly loved to be photographed. Cody became a Pony Express rider at the young age of 15 and served the…

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Mexican Guardia Rural – Horse Image of the Week

The Equinest — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 15:00:57 +0000

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. While the image is cool, the information bar across the bottom is almost the most interesting part. Often we have to trust that whoever uploaded the image is accurate in their location and date…

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North Isis Sugar Mill – Horse Image of the Week

The Equinest — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 15:00:31 +0000

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. The Australians seemed to take photography seriously from early days, there are lots of images from the 19th century floating around. Lucky for us…

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Cheyenne Horse Travois – Horse Image of the Week

The Equinest — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 15:00:38 +0000

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. There is something special about looking back at portraits of family life from history. Particularly from a time period when cameras were a rare luxury and most people didn’t have access…

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