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Horseplay
Fantastic Old Horse Photographs
Horse Drawn Fire Wagon – Toronto 1912 As I delve into the world of public domain images and art I’m constantly surprised with the sheer amount of horses there are to be found. From the strokes of an artist’s brush to the focus of a photographer’s lens, it seems that the equine animal is never […]
Equine Online
Twitter Horse Lists
While they render my list of horses on twitter pretty much obsolete, the newly introduced Twitter lists are a great way to keep track of your friends. I’ve been working hard to get mine put together and to help organize horses on the twittersphere. Here are the lists I’ve developed in one place so they […]
Horse Basics
American Shetland – Breed of the Week
The original Shetland Pony came to the Americas from Scotland late in the 19th century and is quite different from the American Shetland. The imports quickly became popular among the people in North America and breeding programs were put in place to enhance desired characteristics.
Interviews
Linda Finstad – Horse Photographer Interview
Name Linda Finstad Website & places you can find my work online www.imagineitsold.ca Where I am Based in Edmonton Alberta – Canada Tell us a little about you, what is your background & where do you come from? My name is Linda Finstad and I was born in England. I grew up in small rural […]
Events
Somerley Park International Horse Trials 2010
The opening fixture for the Mitsubishi Motors Stately Homes Challenge, the Somerly Park Trials are in their 13th year and these courses have developed into an important spring fixture. Set in a beautiful atmosphere in the English countryside, this is a trial competition attended by some of the finest eventing riders in the world. An […]
Horseplay
Hippocampus – Horses of Mythology
I’ve become quite the horse mythology buff recently and have been on the hunt for as many of these strange creatures as I can find. Hippocampus comes from both Phoenician and Greek mythology, although their name is purely Greek. The creature was said to have the head and front legs of a horse and the […]
The Trough
10 Reasons I Love HDR
Image from Bartek Kuzia The HDR technique is a fantastic one and periodically I go looking for more photographers using it on their equine images. Almost every time I go looking I wind up wandering through non-horse related images too, blown away by the colors & shadows. So I started collecting a few of my […]
Events
Iowa Horse Fair 2010
The fair was started in 1983 with the intention of helping educate the horse-owning public through events, and to raise funds which will benefit equines and their owners. All of it made possible through the planning & dedication of the Iowa Horse Council. The event has gotten larger every year, but the purpose remains the […]
Equine Products
Horses in the Kitchen
For those of us who love horses, it is important to surround ourselves with their likeness no matter where we are. This simple fact makes it easy to find gifts for horse lovers. Horse theme gifts can be a tad over-the-top, so I’ve taken care to choose those things I think are timeless and cool, […]
Videos with Horses
Natural Kingdom Collection – The Last Wild Mustangs
This is a full length film by Canadian Geographic and the section of their Natural Kingdom Collection dedicated to wild horses. In light of recent events with the wild horses of the U.S. I thought it would be interesting to get a Canadian perspective on these mighty animals.
The Trough
Creepy HDR
Image from morganglines In keeping with the spirit of today’s festivities I thought I’d share some cool and creepy HDR images. This is a technique that does scary justice and these photographers picked their subjects well.
Events
Equine Affaire 2010
Something for horse lovers of all types and skill levels, the affaire covers everything from trade show merchandise to equestrian entertainment. Features World-class educational program Entertaining & informative competition Training clinics, seminars & demonstrations Extensive trade show Craig Cameron’s Extreme Cowboy Race Youth & collegiate horse judging contest Pfizer Fantasia Breed Pavilion & Horse & […]