Is it possible, that the mighty white horse we think of today as a unicorn is actually a case of mistaken identity?
Horseplay Category
Name That Horse Breed Quiz
Just how different are the horse breeds? Most equestrians pride themselves on their vast knowledge of horseflesh. Some horse breeds have obvious confirmation traits, while others have been diversified into different ‘types’.
How Much do You Know?
So we put together a little horse breed quiz, so you can test yourself & see how well you know your horse breeds. Don’t worry, it’s not an easy one, we looked for animals that weren’t as obvious to make it challenging. In our opinion, horse people usually know their stuff!
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A Brief History of the Unicorn
There is a lot of debate about the reality of the elusive unicorn & there are a lot of believers out there. This is an elusive creature said to possess great powers and pureness, & interestingly enough they have a presence in the mythology of many independent cultures around the world.
But Where Do They Come From?
The idea that so many different places share similar lore could mean that such an animal existed. Different theories circulate within these cultures as to how the animal came to captivate people and create its place in history.
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Funny Horse Pictures – You Don’t See That Everyday
They say people do the strangest things, but clearly that can be said for almost any animal. Here are a few examples of horses doing things you just don’t see every day.
Kind of Messed Up…
Can’t say I agree with all (any) of them, but you have to admit, they make you do a double take.
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Do Unicorns Exist?
There seems to be quite a controversial debate, what do you think?
Tikbalang – Mythical Horses
Image from Rodsan18
Beyond the every day mythical horses like the unicorn and pegasus, I thought I’d take a look at some stranger and darker horses in mythology.
Also called Tigbalang, Tigbalan, or Tikbalan, the Tikbalang is a bony half-man, half-horse humanoid said to roam the rural hinterlands of the Philippine islands.
Tikbalang
The Tikibalang was quite the trickster and legend has it that he liked to lead outsiders deep into the remote woods of the Philippine mountains. He did this by using his special powers of shape shifting to turn himself into the loved ones of his victims, then leading them into the woods.
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Need More Help Drawing the Perfect Horse?
Most horse lovers have made more than one attempt to draw a horse. A complex animal, learning some of the basics is essential to understanding how to create an accurate representation.
Here are a few helpful tutorials to give you a leg up on drawing the perfect horse
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How Many Horses Can You See on Nine Horse Mountain?
Legend has it that on the side of this mountain there are nine horses, and that the more a person sees, the greater they will be.
Also called Nine-Horse Painted Hill and Mountain of Nine Horses is located in Yangshuo county in the northeastern part of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region in China. Here are a few more pictures to help you declare your great status!
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10 Sexiest Celebrities Who Love Horses
Riding is a fun way to stay fit, and these horse-friendly celebs clearly couldn’t agree more. Here are some sexy pictures of celebrities who love horses…some of them maybe a little too much
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It’s Not Photoshop, It’s Metallic Horses
Image from Kersti Nebelsiek
In doing my research for the horse color posts, I discovered that there are some horse colors that actually have a metal-like sheen to them. It turns out that this can actually come from more than one source.
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Even Big Kids Like to Color Horses
Horse loving kids of all ages like to color sometimes. Now that we have the internet, we don’t even have to get off the couch to find pretty horses to color in.
I did a little of your homework for you and found some of the best sites out there that offer blank outlines just begging for a little crayon action.
Does the Mythical Unicorn Exist or Not?
Pretty much everyone wants to believe in the magnificent unicorn. They are one of the mythical creatures that seem to be loved on the collective whole. Robert Vavra did a great job of convincing us all that they just might exist.
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