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Colors Kelpie – Mythological Horses
Image from Lisa Phoenix
The kelpie isn’t a mythical creature you want to make friends with, although they may seem very friendly.
The creature under the Kelpie name comes from Celtic folklore, however it seems to have cousins throughout much of northern Europe.
His Plan
This is a shape shifter which can take different forms, however generally it chooses a horse or a pony. The plan is to lure an unknowing horse lover on to his back, then go for a ride.
Their skin contains adhesive so once you’ve hopped on there is no getting off.
Once the Kelpie has got his prey, he will head for the water where he drowns & inevitably eats them (except for their heart & liver). Not a pretty way to go, so watch yourself near lochs & lakes in northern European countries.
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Partner Pferd Equestrian Fair 2010
Geared towards horse lovers of all types this is a large show with a great deal of activities including the expo, a sales exhibition, shows and a professional forum.
The fair is one of the largest events of its kind in central Germany and last year they attracted 56,000 visitor and 250 exhibitors.
The Showing Events Include
- Rolex FEI World Cup
- FEI World Cup Driving
- Dressage
- Equestrian vaulting
- Wernesgrüner Equestrian Night
- Sparkassen Sport Gala
Unicorn Books
Most debates about the existence of the mighty unicorn are passionate ones. An innocent post about the existence of unicorns turned into a grand discussion about mythical creatures of all types.
So, for all of you unicorn lovers out there, (and I know there is a lot of you) I put together a list of some of the best unicorn books I could find.
Whether you want to find your inner unicorn, learn about their lore or read about unicorn adventures, I’ve got you covered.
Taking A Horses Temperature
It’s not a pleasant job, but from time to time it is a necessary one. Taking the temperature of your horse enables you to troubleshoot problems and better gauge how they feel.
This video from Horse & Rider provides a quick demonstration of the rather unsavory task.
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Horse And Their Friends
Image from .bobby
Horses are herd animals and tend to form close companionships with the animals and people around them. Although they may prefer the company of their own kind, it is clear that they are equal opportunity playmates.
Here is a collection of horses and their best pals, whether they are in the form of a child or a goat.
Horse Buddies
Every Horse Should Have A Dog
Even Cats Love Horses
Horses & Goats
Horses & Their Kids
Horses & Donkeys
Random Horse Buddies
Know An Unlikely Duo?
There are plenty of them out there, it seems horses will become friends with almost anything. If you’ve got a good one let me know, I’ll post it & give you credit (& a link) for the pic.
Winter Equestrian Festival 2010
Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) Hunters, Jumpers & Dressage Show
When
Jan 13th – April 5th
The Venue
The property covers about 140 acres in total and the show grounds make up about 80 acres of it.
The facilities are family friendly and built as an eventing locale complete with a large stadium, restaurants and vendor booths.
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The Wide World Of Horse Stables
Belgium
Image from LHOON
In my searches to find stables & barns for my barns in HDR post I ran across pictures of stables from all over the world. So I started collecting non-HDR images too, it’s interesting to see the variety of stables from such different places.
The flavor & personality of each one is unique, yet strangely all it takes is a warm animal to make it feel like home.
Altwurttemberg – Horse Breed Of The Week
The Altwurttemberg is a recent add to the breeds list. Unfortunately there isn’t much information online about them (in English anyway). Fortunately I had some help & here is what we know.
How It Began
The breed comes from Germany and was started by the Wurttemberg Prince House. Normandy horses were crossed with English Thoroughbreds, Holsteins & Oldenburgs, without an obligatory breeding goal.
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AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse Championship 2010
What
American Quarter Horse Association Fort Dodge Versatility Ranch Horse Championships.
Highlights and promotes the athletic ability and versatility of quarter horses in 5 different categories.
- Ranch riding
- Ranch trail
- Ranch cutting
- Working ranch horse
- Ranch confirmation
Divisions include: open, amateur, novice amateur and youth.
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Equine Affaire 2010 – California
Equine Affaire returns to the West Coast to celebrate its 10th Anniversary in 2010. Featuring a number of unique clinics, seminars & demonstrations by well-known professionals in the industry.
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All Equine Art Show at Chukkar Farm
Chukkar Farm is a 170-acre horse farm in Alpharetta, Georgia that specializes in educating people about the game of polo.
The farm features scenic vistas with rolling hills, lush landscapes and breathtaking views of polo matches!
This year the club presents their first Equine Art, Music, & Polo Fest, a two day art show that will feature over 100 pieces of horse-inspired art by local artists.
“What could be more perfect? An art show with 100 works of art inspired by the horse, created by artists who love horses, for people who love horses, and it’s located on a 170-acre polo farm! It’s going to be fabulous!” – Barbara Rush, Official Show Artist