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Fantastic Old Horse Photographs

Horse Drawn Fire Wagon

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 far away.

This is a collection of old black & white horse photography and where I could find dates & descriptions I’ve added them. Each one tells it’s own story (whether it is happy or sad), and the writer in me wants to elaborate on each one.

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 are easy to navigate & find. For each category there is a short description so you will know what to expect.

I’m sure there will be some crossover and some Twitterers will fit into several categories, however I’m trying to limit everyone to just one list for now.

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.
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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 community where it was normal for kids to learn to ride a horse before they rode a 2 wheel bicycle and I got my first pony for my fourth birthday.
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Somerley Park International Horse Trials 2010

2010 Somerley Park Intl Horse Trials 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 event fun for the whole family.
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Hippocampus – Horses of Mythology

Hippocampus

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 tail & hindquarter of a serpent or a fish, a curious creature indeed.

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 favorites and figured I’d share them with my readers. They aren’t of an equine nature, but they are all worthy of a glance.
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Iowa Horse Fair 2010

2010 Iowa Horse Fair 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 same, to educate, support and entertain the horse lovers of Iowa.

The fair is planned organized and produced almost entirely by volunteers who donate time to this worthy cause.
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Horses in the Kitchen

Gift Ideas 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, (with a little whimsical thrown in for good measure).

Today it’s all about horses in the kitchen, here are a number of horsey items in a variety of styles. For each I’ve provided a link to their Amazon page and a closer view where available.
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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.

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.
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Equine Affaire 2010

2010 Equine Affair 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 & Farm Exhibits
Youth Pavilion
ARIA Test Center
World Championship Blacksmiths Regional Competition

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