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Fresh Flower Faces 3
Image from wader The past few fridays we have taken an interesting look at the many faces of nature. Plants & flowers have more personality than we can imagine. This is my final installment of flower faces, so if you haven’t seen first two parts be sure to check them out, Pt 1 & Pt […]
Horse Basics
Anglo-Luso Horse – Breed of the Week
Image from Hortensejoanne Anglo-Luso horses come from Portugal and are a cross between Thoroughbred and Lusitano bloodlines. The mighty Lusitano has long been used in the bullring and the Thoroughbred blood was introduced in the hopes of creating a quicker, more agile animal.
Interviews
Cathy Sheeter – Horse Artist & Photographer Interview
Name: Cathy Sheeter Website & Places you can find my work online Website: www.aphelionart.com Blog: aphelionart.blogspot.com Where I am Aurora, Colorado Tell us a little about you, what is your background & where do you come from? I grew up in a rural part of Eastern Oregon in a community that is largely supported by […]
Events
2010 Red Hills International Horse Trials
These trials have been held since 1998, this has become one of the regions most anticipated sports event of the year. Each year with support from over 600 volunteers and 25,000 spectators the event continues to be a success for international participants & spectators alike. Features a full equine fair, refreshments and plenty of shopping.
Equine Online
Horse Jumping Games Online
The horse games post has continued to be popular. It seems horse lovers do enjoy an online game or two. Today it’s all about horse jumping games online, test your skill over fences. *All links open in a new window
Interviews
Jennifer Morrison – Horse Artist Interview
Name Jennifer Morrison Website & Places you can find my work online Website: jennifermorrison.fineaw.com Artisans of Colorado Southwest Art Magazine Where I am Elizabeth, Colorado – where the deer, antelope, cowgirls and cowboys roam – Honestly!! Tell us a little about you, what is your background & where do you come from? I was born […]
Horse Art
Flemish Unicorn Tapestries
Perhaps all unicorn lovers have seen these Lady and the Unicorn tapestries (they’ve been around a while). However, many may not realize that it is a series of pieces, each one depicting a different sense.
Events
Illinois Horse Fair 2010
A fair to celebrate all of our equine friends and learn about all things horse. The goal of the celebration is to provide useful information and innovative products to horse people of all levels. Featuring over 140 vendors, national clinicians and equine educators, a breed expo and horsey entertainment for the whole family.
Horse Jobs
Racetrack Starter – Horse Jobs
Videos with Horses
Recognizing Bot Eggs on Your Horses Legs
Bot flies lay their legs in late summer on the legs of animals (especially horses). The eggs make the animals itch, they lick their leg for relief and into their system the bot eggs go. Their larvae grow in the digestive system of the animal when they are passed through the bowels into their stool. […]
The Trough
Fresh Flower Faces 2
Image from taratp Last week we took a look at some faces in unexpected places, flowers. It was so much fun searching for them that I have more to share. Don’t worry, this isn’t all of them, check of the first part & there are even more to come.
Horse Basics
Anglo-Karachai – Breed of the Week
The Anglo-Karachi is very similar to the Anglo-Kabarda horse that was featured last week. They are the result of a cross between Thoroughbred and Karachi bloodlines, and to be registered a mix must be at least 25% and no more than 75% Thoroughbred blood.