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MalpensaCavalli Horse Show 2010
The 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.
Horse Jobs
Racetrack Hot Walker – Horse Jobs
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 […]
Videos with Horses
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 […]
Horseplay
Interesting Horse Photography
admanchester 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 […]
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Annual PHBA National Convention 2010
The Annual Palomino breeder’s meeting covers a wide variety of issues and topics that involve the governing body & the members. Reservations should be made prior to Feb 21st 2010 to take advantage of the PHBA group rate.
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Strange Plants Pt. 2
Image from Luca 4891 Last Friday’s post about strange plants was so much fun that I kept collecting alien-like plant pictures so I could continue this week. The variety in the plant world is amazing and this is such a small cross-section. If you haven’t already seen them, be sure to check out more plant […]
Horse Basics
Anglo-Arabian – Breed of the Week
Image from Charles Fred The Anglo-Arabian horse combines the Arabian and Thoroughbred bloodlines. A variety of crosses are allowed within the two breeds, however a true Anglo-Arab has no more than 75% and no less than 25% Arabian blood. These two bloodlines have rich histories and have been interwoven throughout history, both of them quick […]
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Rocky Mountain Horse Expo 2010
An 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 […]
Horse Basics
Quick Guide To Horse Leg Markings
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 […]
Horse Art
Thoroughbred Horses in Art
The 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 […]
Guest Posts
Three Sites To Watch Horse Races Online
Thanks to writers over at Big Pond Sport for this guest post about watching the races online. 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 […]
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Black Hills Horse Expo 2010
Attention: There has been a bit of speculation about this show, and I’ve confirmed that the Black Hills Horse Expo will NOT be held this year (2010). Sorry to all of those who enjoyed the event. If they decide to go for 2011 I’ll be sure to let everyone know. For now, why not check […]