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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 […]
Events
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 […]
Horse Jobs
Horse Jobs at the Race Track
We’ve seen in the past few weeks a sample of the various jobs out there that involve working with horses. Horses are a global industry which provides horse lovers with a vast network of different jobs & careers to choose from. This list is far from complete, but I thought they were important to share […]
Videos with Horses
Equestrian Warm Up
Not many of us think about warming up before we ride, but really we should. Almost all athletes warm their bodies up before a workout – and anyone who says riding a horse isn’t working out has never ridden one! Whether you are a beginner or a pro, here is a quick tutorial that provides […]
Horseplay
All About Unicorns
Image from ishmagination Perhaps my most popular post of all times was about the existence of the mythical unicorn. It’s got over 400 comments & they are really an entertaining read. Since then I’ve written quite a few posts about this magnificent creature & I thought I’d put them all in one place for everyone […]
Events
AQHA Convention 2010
The convention discussions and meetings are held annually by the American Quarter Horse Association. This is a chance for breeders, trainers, owners and horse lovers to congregate and discuss issues affecting the industry & discuss proposed changes. The registration fee is $100.00 for a name badge and admittance to meetings, social events and breakfast. *The […]
The Trough
Strange Plants
Image from Eduardo Debinu Lately Fridays have been a fun vacation from horses, going interesting places and looking at macro images of Mother Nature’s creations. Today I thought we’d take a look at the stranger side of plants, I’ve done a bit of plant research (for the toxic plant section) and I’m still at a […]
Horse Basics
Andravida Horse – Breed of the Week
Image from yuki cat The Andravida horse is a rare light draft breed that comes from the region of Ilia in Greece. Traditionally the Andravida has not been bred outside of this region, a largely contributing factor to their low numbers today. Their ancestors were heavier animals and used by the Greek for war mounts […]
Events
Tulsa March Mania Paint Horse Shows 2010
A show put together to celebrate the beautiful and colorful paint horses of America. Offers a wide variety of different competitions & classes for all types of paint horse owners. In 2009 exhibitors & spectators helped to raise $50,000 for the Make-A-Wish foundation in Tulsa.
Horseplay
Horses of Helios the Sun God
Helios was the Greek Sun God and his job was to drove the sun from east to west in the sky on his four-horse chariot. Helios is closely identified with the mythology of Apollo.