Many countries who rely on horses for work and transportation also use them for nourishment. In fact, mankind has probably been drinking horse milk longer than they have cow milk.
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Horseplay Category
Horses and Rainbows

Image from godutchbaby
It’s Saturday and I thought I’d post about something unusual and fun. Many of my post ideas come from a single image & this post is no different. The story goes like this: after seeing one horse & rainbow picture I had to search out more.
Now it must be noted that getting a great horse photograph isn’t always easy, and rainbows are even more difficult. So it goes without saying that snapping the two in harmony is priceless.
Yep, it’s true (or it should be) – at the end of every rainbow is a horse.
Funny Horse Videos
Over the past few years I’ve watched (& posted) a lot of horse video. Filtering through many minutes of horse to bring you the best of the best. During that time I’ve put together quite a few collections to share.
From our old friends French & Saunders to blooper reels to silly race horse names, here are some fun, funny and safe for work videos the whole family can enjoy.
Today it’s all about getting all of your giggles in one place.
French & Saunders – Ponies | Animals of the Valley | Funny Jumpers | 3 Drunks & A Horse Statue | Dramatic Horse | Horse Mishaps on Video | Even Xena the Warrior Princess Has Off Days | Hoof Hearted
Regardless of your sense of humor, one of these videos is sure to get a laugh. Enjoy!
HDR Photography

Image from trevor.richter
HDR is a process of taking multiple shots of the same thing and combining them to create an image with intense highs & lows. The resulting images are highly detailed, full of contrast & often surreal looking.
HDR has quickly become one of my favorite photography techniques & I’ve put together quite a few collections of amazing HDR photography.
Some of them are horse-related & others so amazing they just had to be shared.
HDR Horses | Pt. 2 | Pt. 3
Barns in HDR | 10 Reasons I Love HDR | Creepy HDR
Although simple in theory, HDR is not an easy technique to master, especially when the images are of moving, breathing animals. Cheers to these photographers with their great eyes and endless patience for getting the right shot.
Mythological Horses
There is a long list of horses in mythology and these tales come from all corners of the earth. It’s interesting to see that such a noble, beautiful animal is often portrayed as no-good.
Lately mythology has peaked my interest so I’ve been doing some research into how horses of mythology are given life. In doing that research I’ve collected quite a list from cultures worldwide and I’m attempting to look at each one in more detail.
The horses of mythology: a few of them you may know, a few of them you’ve never heard of and a few of them we should all steer clear of.
Horse of the Chinese Zodiac
The horse is the 7th of 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac, roughly equivalent to the Gemini sign of the western zodiac.
About the Horse
Horses are an active and energetic sign, they enjoy being out and about and do well in crowds.
Their pleasant and easy going nature makes them popular with their peers.
Generally healthy due to their positive and active outlook on life, freedom & independence are essential to the horse. A low boredom threshold means they act on impulse & can be unpredictable, although ironically enough they are quite good with money.
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Interesting Horse Photography
The past few years I’ve written a lot of posts about horses, and as I research and look for images I always stash good ones for later use. When I have extra time I sort through all of my saves and compile posts with specific themes.
This week I thought I’d put a few of these collections in one post for everyone’s viewing pleasure.
These posts encompass a interesting and unusual themes, from classic old photography to sidesaddle jumping to horses in urban situations, there is a goldmine of imagery here.
Old Horse Photographs | Fantastic Horse Pics | Outstanding Horse Images | Urban Horses | Sheer Beauty of Stallions | Sidesaddle Jumping | Smithfield Horse Market | Pt. 2
All About Unicorns

Image from ishmagination
Perhaps my most popular post of all times was about the existence of the mythical unicorn. It’s got over 400 comments & they are really an entertaining read.
Since then I’ve written quite a few posts about this magnificent creature & I thought I’d put them all in one place for everyone to enjoy.
If you love unicorns, you’ve come to the right place. These posts cover the animal, its history, translations of the word unicorn & of course, plenty of unicorn art.
Does The Mythical Unicorn Exist | History of the Unicorn | Unicorn Horns | Was The Unicorn Mistaken Identity? | Unicorn Translated | Unicorn Art | Origami Unicorns | Unicorn Books
Chances are I’ll be adding to this page as I uncover more about the mythical unicorn and whether or not they actually exist.
Horses of Helios the Sun God
Helios was the Greek Sun God and his job was to drove the sun from east to west in the sky on his four-horse chariot. Helios is closely identified with the mythology of Apollo.
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Funny Horses

Image from DIKESH.com
It’s no secret that horses can be funny animals, they have the power to make us smile, giggle and even laugh until we cry.
Combine that with some great photography (and in some cases a little Photoshop) and you have images that are guaranteed to make you LOL.
It’s not just about the horses, horse people have a sense of humor too & it is reflected in many of these posts.
Horses in Strange Situations | Unplanned Dismounts | Demotivational Horse Posters | Clever lolhorses | Funny Horse Pics | Cute Horse Pics | You Don’t See That Every Day | Horse Costumes | Pt. 2
From unplanned dismounts to lolhorses to horse costumes there is plenty of funny horse to go around.
Fun With Horses
Perhaps my favorite part of writing a site about the animal I love is being able to get creative & expose their fun side. As far as I’m concerned horses are full of giggles.
These are among my favorite posts and each one is was a fun outlet for my horse crazy ways.
From pretty girls to Heroes characters to breed quizzes, there is a way for everyone to have fun with horses here.
10 Celebs Who Love Horses | If Heroes Characters Were Horse Breeds | Celebrities Who Look Like Horses | Pt. 2 | Pt. 3
Emo Horses | Men Love Horses Too | How Many Horses Do You See on 9 Horse Mountain? | Name That Horse Breed Quiz
Of course there is more fun to come (after all, the horseplay category is the biggest one).
Saddles Around The World
One of the most important elements of horsemanship has to be the saddle. Through the years and cultures shapes and sizes may change but they all fulfill the same basic need…staying on.
Through my many public domain browsing sessions I run across all kinds of fun stuff and today is no exception. Saddles from a variety of places and peoples.
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