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Mara @ Whitebrook Farm – Horse Bloggers of the Week

Today the blogger of the week is hilarious Mara, book (& movie) review extraordinaire. You can find more of her stuff on her blog Whitebrook Farm (& don’t forget to grab her RSS feed while you are there).

If it’s in print, on cable or on the big screen and it has anything to do with horses, chances are Mara has watched/read it and written a lengthly review about it. Her articles are well thought out and should I find a title I want to read I’ll definitely look up her review before I open the cover.
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Susan Williams Revisited

Susan's Horse Artistic Photography Tuesday is artist appreciation day & today it’s all about the work of Susan Williams. Her artistic photography offers a different look at horses.

Artist of the Week

Todays artist is an artist of the film and she captures hauntingly beautiful shots of our equine friends. She is partial to baroque breeds like the Andalusian and the Friesian and this shows in her majestic work.
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History of the Arabian Breed

Many will agree that the Arabian horse has to be among the most majestic and beautiful of all breeds. In fact, the blood of the ancient animals has been used to refine and enhance other breeds all over the planet.

A favorite of horse lovers worldwide, the Arabian family tree is large and has branches throughout Asia, the Middle East & Africa. Their origins are a mystery, however their spirit, beauty and hardiness has been prized for hundreds and hundreds of years.
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Jessica McCune – Horse Blogger of the Week

Today’s blogger of the week is Jessica McCune a talented model horse artist. You can find more of her stuff on her blog Tacky Tack of the Day (& don’t forget to grab her RSS feed while you are there).

This blog is one of those ‘guilty reads’ she posts some atrocious images, has opinionated views & I love it that she shares them. Beyond just ugly to look at, much of the equipment she posts is of poor quality or downright abusive. Snide name aside, the articles on her blog are surprisingly thoughtful in their critiques (& her scary pink saddles of the week segment is priceless).
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Terry Stanley Revisited

Terry's Horse Art Tuesday is artist appreciation day & today it’s all about the work of Terry Stanley, another artist I found via Twitter.

Artist of the Week

Todays artist creates bold imagery that is full of life and movement. Terry’s use of bright color and texture imbues her animals with character and personality. A lover of the flashier horses, she is a fan of Vanners and Rocky Mountain Horses.
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Equine Exercises – Squats

Last week we took a look at simple seat building exercises so in the vein of equine fitness this week we take a look at more helpful exercises for riders…namely the dreaded squats.

Although painful, squats are great exercises for riders (and who knew there were so many different varieties). The video below shows several different types of squats, specifically chosen to strengthen the muscles of riders. Like the seat exercises, these are not just great for riding, but great for working problem areas for many women…the lower body & upper legs.
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Julie Size – Horse Blogger of the Week

Something very different today, the horse blogger of the week is Julie Size who is also the regional editor for Saddle and Bridle magazine. You can find more of her stuff on her blog Riding Aside (& don’t forget to grab her RSS feed while you are there).

There are very few blogs out there about riding aside so in a way Julie’s sets the standard. Her enthusiasm for (and complete immersion in) the discipline makes her posts colorful & they provide a glimpse into a horse industry virtually unknown to many of us. This is one dedicated blogger, Julie also maintains several blogs beyond her sidesaddle adventures.
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Kelli Swan Revisited

Kelli's Horse Art Tuesday is artist appreciation day & today it’s all about the work of Kelli Swan, another artist I found via Twitter.

Artist of the Week

Todays artist uses her pencil to bring horses to life. Her drawings cover a wide variety of disciplines and for each one she tells a simple story with no need for words. Her favorite horses are the flashy ones, especially the Morgan.
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Seat Building Exercises

When it comes to riding, having a strong seat is vital. Anyone that rides will tell you that riding a horse uses muscles that you don’t use for anything else. Regardless of your discipline, sitting astride an unpredictable animal is hard on the body & strong muscles will help to keep you balanced ~~should~~ when the unexpected happens.

The video below is short and offers easy exercises that you can do while mounted (at a standstill or a walk) and they all emphasize keeping your seat deep and developing essential riding muscles. They are simple exercises and while they may look a little silly, they are meant to develop muscle in the lower body, thighs and bottom.
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Jackie Baker – Horse Blogger of the Week

Today’s blogger of the week is Jackie Baker, you can find more of her stuff on her blog Regarding Horses (& don’t forget to grab her RSS feed while you are there).

Not just maintaining her own blog, Jackie also writes a blog about her horse Ace & the trials & tribulations of her first venture into horse ownership. On her own blog Jackie’s articles are well-laid out and easy to read, plus she provides close coverage of the upcoming 2010 World Equestrian Games and their regular WEG Radio Show.
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Juliet R. Harrison Revisited

Juliet's Horse Artistic Photography Tuesday is artist appreciation day & today it’s all about the work of Juliet R. Harrison, another artist I found via Twitter.

Artist of the Week

Todays artist doesn’t use a paintbrush or a pencil, she uses a camera to create her art. Her photography is unique and her eye for perspective is superb. She is an indiscriminate lover of all horses and appreciates the vast differences (and angles) the horse world has to offer.
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Vishi Ravikanth Dharmasiriwardena – Animal Artist Interview

A Wonderful Day Name
Vishi Ravikanth Dharmasiriwardena

Website & Places you can find my work online
Website: ww.wildlifeandnaturepaintings.com
Facebook: Vishi R. Dharmasiriwardena

Where I am
Sri Lanka.

Tell us a little about you, what is your background & where do you come from?
I am a self-taught, full-time, wildlife and nature artist, who specializes in the mediums of both oil and watercolor. All my works are original creations, and have never been duplicated. I try to portray my subjects, especially animals, with as much realistic detail as possible, so that a beholder might be heard to say that they, virtually, “come alive”!
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Mara @ Whitebrook Farm – Horse Bloggers of the Week

Susan Williams Revisited

Artist of the Week

History of the Arabian Breed

Jessica McCune – Horse Blogger of the Week

Terry Stanley Revisited

Artist of the Week

Equine Exercises – Squats

Julie Size – Horse Blogger of the Week

Kelli Swan Revisited

Artist of the Week

Seat Building Exercises

Jackie Baker – Horse Blogger of the Week

Juliet R. Harrison Revisited

Artist of the Week

Vishi Ravikanth Dharmasiriwardena – Animal Artist Interview