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Horseplay Category
Where the Brumbies Come to Water
Today’s horse poetry is another sad one written in 1898 by William Ogilvie, a Scottish narrative poet and horse lover.
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For the Want of a Horseshoe Nail
Today’s horse poetry is an ancient proverb. So old, in fact, that it’s author is unknown. Whoever they were, they had a great sense of humor.
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I Know Great Horses Live Again
Today’s horse poem is a short but incredibly powerful one written by Stanley Harrison. He was a racehorse trainer and poet born in 1902 (not sure his year of death).
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The Arab’s Farewell to His Steed
Today’s horse poetry is called The Arab’s Farewell to His Steed written by Caroline Norton. I’m not sure when she wrote it, but she lived from 1808-1877.
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The Love Chase
Today’s horse poetry is an excerpt from The Love-Chase, written by James Sheridan Knowles in 1887.
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An Ode to Horses in The Koran
Today’s horse poetry is something a little different, a simple ode to the horse as found in the Koran. I’m not totally sure about the translation and would love correction if it’s needed.
Four In-Hand
Today’s horse poetry is another one written in 1898 by William Ogilvie, a Scottish narrative poet and horse lover. This time something a little more upbeat to prove he has a lighter side.
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His Epitaph
Today’s horse poetry is another tragedy written in 1898 by Will H. Ogilvie, a Scottish narrative poet and horse lover.
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The Color of Ginger
Today is more of a play than a poem, but the words are poetic nonetheless. This is an excerpt from William Shakespeare, Henry V (Act III).
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How The Chestnut Horse Came Home
Today’s horse poetry is a tragedy written in 1898 by William Ogilvie, a Scottish narrative poet and horse lover.
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The Hooves of Horses
Today’s horse poetry is by Will H. Ogilvie, a Scottish narrative poet and horse lover. I’m not sure what it’s called or when he wrote it, but he lived from 1869-1963.
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