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Elizabeth Goldsmith – Horse Blogger of the Week

EQUINE InkThe horse blogger of this week is Elizabeth Goldsmith, you can find more of her stuff over at her blog EQUINE Ink. (Be sure & grab her RSS feed while you are there).

A blogger with a good sense of humor, Elizabeth offers her brand of sound advice peppered amid funny pics and interesting video clips. Her thoughtful posts come from the perspective of a loving horse owner & she knows the value of a good image. Whether discussing competition, reviewing products or sharing a funny, Elizabeth has an entertaining style & isn’t afraid of a little research.
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Unusual Horse Art Pt 4

Unusual Horse Art

Image from Eva the Weaver

It’s been awhile since I posted some unusual horse art so I thought it was time to share more of it. My love of art is eclipsed only by my love of horses, so combining the two has been a lot of fun.

In my constant searches I find plenty of horse art that makes me go “hmmm” and still others that make me go WOW!

Utilizing interesting materials and techniques, these artists manage to represent the equine in some truly magnificent (albeit rather strange) ways.

As far as I’m concerned, the stranger the better. So prepare yourself, it’s time for more of the unusual.

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Horse Games for Playstation 2

Wednesday is horse game day and today we will look at games for Playstation 2. If you use another system, be sure to check out games for the wii, Nintendo DS & PC games.

Although there aren’t as many options as some of the other platforms, there are still quite a few horse games for the Playstation 2, each one providing its own brand of entertainment. The list below provides a link to where they can be found on Amazon and a brief description.

From Barbie adventures, to unicorn quests to fast-paced Thoroughbred racing, this list may have the widest variety of them all.

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Kent Weakley – Horse Photographer Interview

Name
Kent Weakley

Website & places you can find my work online
Websites: www.blueskygraphic.com & www.kentweakley.com
Blog: www.kentweakley.com/blog
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When did you take your first picture?
Well take and make are two different things. I don’t remember the first photo I took. We all pushed a shutter release button at sometime in our life. I do remember the first photos I ‘made’. I was in high school and our family was on vacation visiting relatives. My parents were nominated to be ‘photographers’ for an organization they belonged to.
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How to Draw Pegasus

Click to see VideoIt’s no secret that drawing horses is no easy task, all those curves, all those shadows and all of those shapes that just don’t seem to fit together on the page (of course not, it doesn’t frustrate me at all). 😉

This post aims to make things even more difficult by throwing feathers into the mix. That’s right, everyone loves Pegasus the winged horse but, drawing him is another story altogether. Luckily there are artists who can draw Pegasus and here are a couple of tutorials to help you do the same.
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Kimberly Cox Carneal – Horse Blogger of the Week

Enlightened Horsemanship
The horse blogger of this week is Kimberly Cox Carneal, you can find more of her stuff over at her blog Enlightened Horsemanship. (Be sure & grab her RSS feed while you are there).

Not just a blog for horse lovers, Kimberly offers a lot of balanced life advice as well, taking the time to post about her interests and keep readers updated with her life. Her articles include clear images, clear opinions and her career as a massage therapist provides a unique insight. Whether reviewing horse products, discussing her favorite cause or encouraging the spiritual connection between horse & rider, she’s worth a read.
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Kemp Equine's – No Biz Like Horse Biz

Twitter LogoIt’s always fun to meet other horse people via social media, especially those with obvious marketing savvy. That’s how I connected with Lisa Kemp, through the colorful horse community on Twitter.

Where To Begin?

From friendfeed to facebook to twitter there are tons of different platforms for forming community. Some are well suited for the animal industry…some not so much.

Either way, it almost takes an online marketing & social media expert to work it all out. Unfortunately not all of us know someone of that ilk and we have to forge ahead on our own.
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Horse Computer Games for Windows

Horse Computer Games for WindowsWe’ve already got horse game lists for the wii, the ever popular Nintendo DS & today we are going to focus on PC games made for Windows.

In creating my many horse game lists, I’ve come to realize that this is a market for all ages. From the wee ones to us adults, but this category has got all ages covered. Each one provides a link to where they can be found on Amazon and a brief description.

From dressing up My Little Ponies to intense USEF licensed horse training and competition games, there is hours & hours of fun here!

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Danielle Barlow Revisited

Dreamy SunsetTuesday is artist appreciation day & today it’s all about the work of Danielle Barlow, another artist I found via Twitter.

Artist of the Week

Todays artist paints whimsical animals with an emphasis on their expressive features. Her work evokes feelings of a romantic time long past. Danielle is a pony person and loves her British native breeds, her fav is the Dartmoor.
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Gait Terminology – The Wonderful World of Gaits

Trotting Horse

Image from Eventer

Gait basics are something every rider should know, whether you show Tennesee Walkers, race on the track or enjoy fox hunting.

Here is a quick look at some of the basics in the wonderful world of gaits.

The Foundation

Learn what a gait is and the two different types of gaits.

Gait
The repetitive patterns of limb movement used in locomotion. There are standard gaits that all horses share (i.e. walk, trot, etc.) as well as trained or bred gaits (including pacing, tolt, etc.)
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About Dressage

Click to see VideoIf you don’t ride dressage, chances are you have questions about it, all of those fancy moves & lead changes with every stride? The video below offers a quick look at what dressage is & provides a little bit of information about the discipline.

This video is a short clip, but it may surprise you how beneficial much of the dressage work can be. Helpful in increasing both flexibility & athleticism of your animal, as well as enhancing the relationship between you and your mount. If you find dressage interesting you may want to check out some of the discipline terminology, A – E, F – O & P – W (yes there really is that much of it, so start studying them now!).
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