Today’s horse poetry is an excerpt from The Love-Chase, written by James Sheridan Knowles in 1887.
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Horseplay Category
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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Bedouin Horse Legend
Today’s dose of horse poetry is a Bedouin Legend dedicated to the creature around which their nomad lives still revolve.
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The Undertaker’s Horse
Today’s horse poem entitled The Undertaker’s Horse by Rudyard Kipling. I’m not sure what year he wrote it, but he lived from 1865-1936.
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Venus and Adonis
The first horse poetry I wanted to share is Shakespearean – an excerpt from his poem entitled Venus and Adonis.
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Horse Craft Ideas
Those of us who love horses have a tendency to be crafty as well, and interestingly enough the two can collide very nicely. There are tons of different horse crafts out there, from DIY items for horse people to horse theme, well – everything.
Crafty Equine
I started doing some searching around to see what there was online in the form of equine crafts. It shouldn’t come as a surprise that most of what I found wanted me to buy their horse crafts, but I was able to find some fun items that can be made at home. These ideas come from a variety of websites, from craft sites to horse sites – if you have a great horse craft idea, I’d love to hear about it in the comments below!
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The Blue Eyed Horses of Gary Minshall
Awhile back I did a couple of posts about blue eyed horses & the response I got was overwhelming from people who loved their blue eyed animals. I haven’t forgotten any of those submissions and I will post them in the weeks to come.
Bring On Those Baby Blues!
Perhaps the most enthusiastic response I received was from Gary Minshall, a photographer I’ve interviewed in the past. His perspective is unique and he has some smashing images of blue-eyed animals that he allowed me to share with you.
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