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Like warmbloods in most countries a wide variety of breeds & bloodlines are accepted under the American Warmblood registry, as long as they are of sport horse/ warmblood type and meet physical requirements.
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NRCHA Fort Dodge Celebration of Champions 2010
The National Reined Cow Horse Association Presents this celebration. The show featurs three world-class events celebrating the champions from around the globe.
NRCHA World Championship
The top ten horse & riders from each of NRCHA’s geographical regions compete in eleven events to earn the World Champion title.
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Zedonk & Zebret – Donkey Zebra Hybrids
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Perhaps the closest in physical appearance of the equidae family, it makes sense that eventually the donkey and the zebra would be crossed. Here is a little information about resulting hybrids of the two.
Zedonk
Also called the zebras, zebronkey, zonkey, zebadonk, zebryde, zenkey, hamzab & zebrass the zedonk is a result of a zebra male & a donkey female.
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The Horses of Henry F. Farny
Perhaps one of my favorite artists so far, Henry F. Farny’s images provide an in-depth look into how he viewed the wild west. An import in the Americas, Henry was born in France and immigrated to Pennsylvania with his family at a very young age.
An Indirect Subject
As with most of the artists I’ve shown, horses find themselves an indirect subject within his art. However that doesn’t make them any less important in the final product, Mr. Farny’s work shows us how important the equine animal became to the native people of North America.
Here is Henry’s version of the wild west, not always telling a happy story, but providing a glimpse into his vision of life during that time. His work is incredibly prolific, in fact there is so much of it I had to split his post into two parts.
EquiFest of Kansas 2010
EquiFest of Kansas is an all breed horse fair & exposition presented by the Kansas horse Council, a non-profit organization formed to help promote the equine industry.
This event features three days packed with information and exhibits celebrating the diversity of the equine animal.
Plenty for everyone in the family including demonstrations, workshops, fashion shows, breed demonstrations and more.
Horses In The Bathroom
No matter where we are, most horse lovers like to see reminders of their obsession…and truly, nothing is sacred. When it comes to decor, adding horsey touches is a fun way to extend your passion into your daily grind.
This is a collection of items found in most bathrooms with a fun equine theme. I tried to go for simple and understated, but there is some wacky in there too.
Whether you want one or two accent pieces, or every part of your bathroom to reflect horses, you are sure to find something you want here.
Reading Horse Forehead Swirls
From the horse.com network, this video discusses the idea of reading forehead swirls. An interesting concept I had never heard of and supposedly this hair has a connection with behavior in the equine animal.
This video provides a brief overview of the history and a demonstration for reading your own horses swirls.
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Fun With Horses
Perhaps my favorite part of writing a site about the animal I love is being able to get creative & expose their fun side. As far as I’m concerned horses are full of giggles.
These are among my favorite posts and each one is was a fun outlet for my horse crazy ways.
From pretty girls to Heroes characters to breed quizzes, there is a way for everyone to have fun with horses here.
10 Celebs Who Love Horses | If Heroes Characters Were Horse Breeds | Celebrities Who Look Like Horses | Pt. 2 | Pt. 3
Emo Horses | Men Love Horses Too | How Many Horses Do You See on 9 Horse Mountain? | Name That Horse Breed Quiz
Of course there is more fun to come (after all, the horseplay category is the biggest one).
Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show 2010
Attracts over 2,300 of the worlds finest Arabian and half-Arabian horses to compete in 640 classes for over a million dollars in prize money. Classes include western & english riding, halter, jumping, native costume and liberty.
Visitors will enjoy a large expo with over 300 vendors, trade booths, an international cuisine court, demonstrations and educational seminars.
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The Simple Beauty of Hay
Image from Teo’s photo
There is something about the smell of fresh hay that makes every horse person feel at home. It is the fuel of work (and play) animals from every corner of the globe.
In my searches to find beautiful photography of the equine nature I often run across rare treats. A spectacular new perspective on something so very common and ordinary.
Whether it is growing, stacked in bales or being ground between huge molars, hay is the lifeblood of many rural cultures & communities.
American Walking Pony – Breed of the Week
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The American Walking Pony was the result of an experimental breeding program with the intention of creating a bright & refined pony with smooth saddle gaits for showing.
The foundation of the breed comes from crossing the smooth gaited Tennessee Walking Horse with the refined physique of the Welsh Pony.
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USEF Annual Meeting 2010
What
Held by the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) this meeting is an opportunity for horse professionals of all breeds and disciplines to come together.
The convention was created to honor those in the horse community who performed at the highest level throughout the year. It also serves to prepare for the horse sports and competition of the coming year
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