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Funny Horses
Image from DIKESH.com It’s no secret that horses can be funny animals, they have the power to make us smile, giggle and even laugh until we cry. Combine that with some great photography (and in some cases a little Photoshop) and you have images that are guaranteed to make you LOL. It’s not just about […]
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Horse Affairs 2010
The Trough
10 Beautiful Places You May Not Know
Image from Alaskan Dude Lately I’ve been using Fridays to do some traveling through pictures. It’s been interesting to learn about new places on Mother Earth & see some of the breathtaking beauty she has to offer. Last week it was spectacular natural places & the week before we visited some sites of historical beauty. […]
Horse Basics
Andalusian Horse – Breed of the Week
The blood of the mighty Andalusian horse runs through the veins of almost every western breed known today. They traveled with the Spanish to the Americas and were among the first breeds to be re-introduced to North America since the ice age.
Events
National Reining Horse Association Futurity 2010
This show is put on by Uniting Reining Deutschland and the NRHA of the US. They are proud to offer the highest prize purses paid for reining outside of the US. Last year was their first year and they attracted 300 horses and competitors and more than 10,000 visitors. In addition to the shows there […]
Horse Basics
Horse Racing Terminology
Since we have written about horse terminology we’ve had requests for more information about more specific parts of the industry. Here is some of the basic terminology & lingo for the horse racing world. Action The way a horse moves. Age January 1st is the birth date for all Thoroughbred horses. All-Age Race A race […]
Horse Art
The Horses of Anton Mauve
Anton was a Dutch realist painter who was perhaps best known for being an influence on the early work of Vincent van Gogh (his wife’s cousin). This is an artist who didn’t carry the support of his family into his artistic endeavors, which seemed to drive his work. Rural Life The majority of his pieces […]
Events
MHC Stallion Expo and Trade Show 2010
27th Annual Michigan Horse Council International Stallion Exhibition and Trade Show Show Features Michigan High School Rodeo Association Rodeo Church Service on Sunday Demonstrations and clinics Admission 15 and over – $10.00 advance $12.00 at the door Ages 6 to 14 – $5.00 advance $6.00 at the door Ages 5 and under – Free 3-day […]
Horse Jobs
Horse Jobs Medical & Health
There is a wide variety of industries within the horse world & that means there is also a selection of jobs working with horses to choose from. Once you get into the details, it’s amazing just how many different options horse loving job hunters have. Each section of the horse industry has a list of […]
Videos with Horses
How To Clean Minor Horse Wounds
Being animals of prey, horses are prone to a freak out now, look later attitude, which means there will always be minor injuries to look after. Knowing a little basic first aid is essential, not just for your horse but for the people around them as well. Here is a quick overview that discusses which […]
Horse Art
Artistic Equine
Image from Glamhag For those of us who love horses, art that represents them is an important craft. I’ve visited a number of horses as painted by the masters but this post has a more contemporary flair. Here are a few blast from the past posts that feature both fun and fantastic horse art, from […]
Events
Nebraska Horse Expo 2010
Nebraska’s largest equine event and features lectures, top clinicians, exhibitions and a huge trade show with equine information, products and equipment. Expo features Art Contest Parade of Breeds Mane Challange Clinics & Demonstrations Equine Photo Contest Youth Rodeo