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The Horse Breed Art of Otto Eerelman

Otto Eerelman was a painter, lithographer & engraver who was probably best known for his paintings of horses and dogs.

The Art of Horse Breeds

The images below come from an album of art entitled Horse Breeds which was published in 1898, (there were 40 in total).

Otto possessed a detailed knowledge of horseflesh and the ability to transfer that to canvas.

This paired with the author’s knowledge on the subject made this one of the leading horse books of its day. It became quite valuable and highly sought after.
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MalpensaCavalli Horse Show 2010

2010 MalpensaCavalli Horse ShowThe MalpensaCavalli equestrian exhibition, a global celebration of horses with fun for the whole family.

The exhibition offers entertainment, activities, educational initiatives and an area dedicated to children.

Proud to feature a wide variety of events there will something for everyone, from western competitions to show jumping to Spanish Riding.

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Racetrack Hot Walker – Horse Jobs

Man walking a horse

A hot walker doesn’t necessarily sound like an important job, but it is. Race horses work very hard and cooling them properly after a race or a workout is essential. In smaller stables this duty is often carried out by grooms, however at large facilities there is a dedicated position for hot walkers

What You Need

This is a position that benefits from a solid ability to handle highly strung horses on the ground, a deep knowledge of horses and a head for teamwork. A Hotwalker may also be responsible for various stable duties such as grooming, medicating, etc. Racing barns work long hours and each member must contribute as a unit to accomplish their goals.

Strength of character, physical strength and the ability to think quick on your feet are characteristics of a good hot walker.

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French and Saunders – Ponies

Two of my favorite cheeky British ladies, Dawn French & Jennifer Saunders (man they are funny) and they are clearly familiar with the British horse world…which seems oddly similar to the American version.

This is an older skit from the French & Saunders Show and one every horse lover can & will appreciate (especially if you’ve had a stubborn horse give you the run around to get your hands on them). Enjoy!
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Interesting Horse Photography

Interesting Horse Photographs

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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

Rocky Mountain Horse Expo 2010

2010 Rocky Mountain Horse ExpoAn expo to celebrate all things horse – the event is so popular that they are held at four different locations throughout Colorado each year.

In addition to a number of demonstrations & clinics there is also an art show, a crafts fair, informative classes and their Mane Attraction nightly show.

Not just for horse lovers, there is plenty of fun for the whole family to enjoy.

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Quick Guide To Horse Leg Markings

Horse Leg

Image from Vince Garcia

It’s no secret that horse coat colors are a topic for passionate debate. Through selective breeding the domestic horse has come to be the most flamboyant & colorful member of the Equidae family.

Although the colors themselves are hotly debated, horse markings are a little more cut-and-dry in their definitions. Like fingerprints, no two horses will display the same white markings, lending even more unique character to your favorite horse. This week we’ll take a look at horse leg markings.

Here’s a quick cheat sheet covering leg markings. A fun way to learn for beginners & a quick brush-up for the old horse pros as well.

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Three Sites To Watch Horse Races Online

Thanks to writers over at Big Pond Sport for this guest post about watching the races online.

Online horse racing
Spending the day at the TAB may be fun but now you can watch horse races online as well. Here are three sites you might like to take a look at.

No Tracks Nearby?

Can’t get to the track or the telly for a big race? If you can get to a computer or have a mobile phone with Internet capability, you can still see the races.
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Thoroughbred Horses in Art

Charles XII the race horseThe Thoroughbred horse has held the fascination of artists since the breeds beginnings in the 17th & 18th century.

This high energy breed and racing itself began in England, but the trend of horse racing took hold worldwide and many different countries imported English animals to create their own Thoroughbred bloodlines.

Recently I’ve been doing some research through public domain art and was delighted to see so many artistic representations of this spirited breed.
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