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Learn about horsesI’ve been stamp collecting like crazy and come up with some more to share. There are a lot of stamps out there and I’m amazed by how many of them honor the horse.
Much of the art is powerful and well done, showing the equine animal as a symbol of power & beauty.
If you haven’t seen the first two parts of my stamp collecting efforts, be sure to check them out. Pt. 1 | Pt. 2. And stay tuned, because I have more in store.
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Also called the Kentucky Saddler, the American Saddlebred is one of the flashier American breeds, an animal developed specifically as a utility animal for plantation owners of the south.
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Amanda Stump
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Where I am
Waterloo Iowa. I am a Michigan native and lived there until this summer. I am from a small suburb of Detroit and miss it tremendously. I hope the city can get back on its feet!
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This is their 32nd Anniversary and in the past 32 years the event has grown to the point they need the entire fairground property to accommodate the festivities.
Lots to do and see for the whole family of horse lovers.
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Rudolf Koller was born late in the 19th century in Zurich, Switzerland and his passion for painting & horses manifested itself at a young age. He loved to paint animals and dedicated much of his education to the study of animals.
His admiration of the animal world is clear in his eye for detail and rendering of their personality.
Rudolf was an equal opportunity animal lover and known to paint the rest of the barnyard too. I threw in a cow or two because they are simply too lovely not to share.
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Some of my most popular posts are the horses for coloring so I was absolutely delighted when I ran across these line drawings.
The cheeky equestrian is a lively subject and the progression of the situation is hilarious. Just goes to show, horses really are a girl’s best friend.
The Kentucky Horse Park boasts a new stadium where the tests will be conducted this year.
The new facilities will make the event even more exciting for spectators and easier for competitors to navigate.
April 22 – 25
Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event
P.O. Box 12110
Lexington, KY 40580-2110
(859) 233-2362
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Another weekly gift post and these may be my all time favorites. They are the cutest little Zodiac Ponies you’ve ever seen, each one with it’s own charm.
The ponies are made of sterling silver and each one is designed to convey the unique personality of all 12 signs of the zodiac.
Here the complete yearly cycle. I’ve provided the dates associated with each sign, a link to where each sign can be purchased on Amazon and a closer view where available.
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One of the basics of riding is being able to tack & untack your own animal, this is a basic task that everyone who rides should master.
For the pros, this is an easy task but for those who aren’t horse savvy putting a metal bar inside a horses mouth can be a daunting task. Here are two quick videos that provide step-by-step instructions for bridling & unbridling a horse.
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Image from Micah A. Ponce
One thing we can say about horses is that they are almost always in motion. Their sheer strength & grace has always been a source of inspiration for mankind.
My horses in motion collection was a fun one to put together, although many of these motions are better seen from a distance.
Here is a fun collection of horses doing the things horses do, some of them taking someone else along for the ride.
Bucking | Playing | Pulling | Rearing | Running | Racing | Jumping
Although there are a lot of movement here, I feel like the collection is still incomplete so I hope to be adding more soon.
This is a large trade show that is held in two different dates & locations throughout the year.
The focus is on education and instruction for the horse community, whether you are a professional trainer or just a horse lover you will find something to interest you here.
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Something a little different today. In my many searches for beautiful images I run across some that aren’t horse related but worth a share. Clearly I’m a collector and I stash them away until I have enough to show everyone.
I guess you could say I’m officially declaring today flower friday.
Here is a collection of amazing macro flower shots mostly taken by one photographer in particular. Martin takes some wicked photographs, enjoy.
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