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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.
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There is such a diverse variety of shapes, colors & types in the modern horse world and the list of breeds found worldwide is virtually endless.
Here is a great selection of books with info about many of the different horse breeds along with their characteristics, origins, temperaments and lots & lots of pictures. For each book I’ve listed where they can be purchased on Amazon and (where available) a peek inside the book.
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Jennifer Munson
Website & places you can find my work online
www.jennifermunson.com
Where I am
Lexington, KY
Tell us a little about you, what is your background & where do you come from?
I grew up in a small town in Massachusetts. I fell in love the moment I saw my first horse. At an early age my parents took me to a local farm for riding lessons. Over the years I have learned to ride western pleasure, dressage, and hunters. I have always loved to ride but have never had my own horse. (Not yet)
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Asmus Jacob Carstens seems to be a bit of a mystery (online anyway) I had trouble finding any information about the artist himself. (& I’m not entirely sure this is the artists name – thanks to a commenter for providing a bit of info about him).
Although he isn’t well documented in English online, his art is worth a look. He was a Danish portrait artist in Germany who clearly had a thing for men in uniform.
The images below come from the Gmundener Prachtwerk published in 1761 which is a collection of historical uniforms of the Hanover army during the Seven Years War.
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Tom Howe
Website & places you can find my work online
www.tomhowe.ca
Where I am
Burlington, Ontario, Canada
Tell us a little about you, what is your background & where do you come from?
I was born and raised in rual Ontario, just north of the Lake Ontario near Hamilton just west of Tornoto, a place called Carlisle.
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This is a position which benefits from a great deal of track knowledge, superb riding skills and keen senses. Not only are they mounted, but they are responsible for making sure the racehorses make it to the gate safely. Often outriders use their own mounts, allowing them to be comfortable in the saddle and able to turn their attention elsewhere.
A calm demeanor, physical strength and a tireless attitude are all key elements of a successful outrider.
Almost every discipline of riding requires tack of some sort & keeping it in good working order is important.
This video provides a brief look at what you need to strip & clean your tack as well as a step by step explanation for the process.
Remember, checking, cleaning and oiling your leather equipment will prolong it’s life and allows you to check for disrepair.
The plant world has been fascinating me for weeks and when I ran across one flower face I had to search for more. Luckily there are plenty of photographers who delight in finding a face in unexpected plant sources.
As usual once I started I found enough pictures to crash your browser. So stay tuned because there is plenty more to come!
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The Anglo-Kabarda is a mix breed that combines the blood of Thoroughbred and Kabarda horses, to register an animal must possess no more than 75% and no less than 25% Thoroughbred blood.
This breed began in the Caucasus regions of Russia and began by crossing Kabarda mares with Thoroughbred stallions.
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This expo was founded by a natural hoof trimmer & an equine sport therapist with the intention of organizing an event dedicated to complimentary therapy for horses.
This year they are working in collaboration with Just Horsin’ Around 2010.
Their fourth year and running the expo showcases demonstrations by some of the industries finest & proceeds go directly to helping horses in the care of the BC SPCA.
“Our intention is to educate the community, nurture investigation and understanding, advocate for the sanctioned integration of equine care practices and explore the potential of credible standardization for the continuance of whole horse health, in mind, body and spirit.“
The horse is the 7th of 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac, roughly equivalent to the Gemini sign of the western zodiac.
Horses are an active and energetic sign, they enjoy being out and about and do well in crowds.
Their pleasant and easy going nature makes them popular with their peers.
Generally healthy due to their positive and active outlook on life, freedom & independence are essential to the horse. A low boredom threshold means they act on impulse & can be unpredictable, although ironically enough they are quite good with money.
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Otto Eerelman was a painter, lithographer & engraver who was probably best known for his paintings of horses and dogs.
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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