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Events
Badminton Horse Trials 2010
A tough and exciting 3-day equestrian event requiring both animals and riders to show their stuff in three very different areas, cross country, dressage and show jumping. International horse trials are graded with stars according to their level of difficulty. Badminton Horse Trials is a four star which is the highest in terms of difficulty […]
Horse Art
The Horses of Peter Nicolai Arbo
Peter Nicolai Arbo was a Norwegian artist well known for chronicling Norwegian history and Norse mythology in his work. The romance of this theme can be found in almost all of his art, however it is his battle scenes & valiant warrior portraits that really shine through in his work. Finding His Legs As a […]
Interviews
Diane Maccani – Horse Author Interview
Name Diane Maccani Website & Places you can find me online Website: www.tamarackfarmpublishing.homestead.com upqha.com Facebook: Diane Marie Maccani Where I am Tamarack Farm, Bessemer, Upper Peninsula of Michigan Tell us a little about you, what is your background & where do you come from? I was raised a mile from where I live now. My […]
The Trough
12 Reasons to Boycott the Circus
Image credit jonbruck As an animal lover, it’s hard to know where to draw the line when it comes to animals in entertainment. Circuses have almost always been criticized for their treatment of animals & after doing research for this post, I’ll not visit another one. Not A Good Message Many of the animals used […]
Interviews
Debbie Sampson – Artist Interview
Name Debbie Sampson Website & Places you can find my work online Website: www.artsports.com Facebook: Debbie Sampson Where I am Hollywood, Florida Tell us a little about you, what is your background & where do you come from? I’m originally from New York, moved down to Florida in 1971. Basically I am self-taught with the […]
Events
HITS Ocala Circuit 2010
This is an eight-week hunter/jumper horse show circuit produced by HITS, Inc. which runs every January through March. These shows attract both national and international competitiors. Classes offered range from Grand Prix show jumping classes to a selection of divisions for both the novice and experienced rider.
Equine Products
Horse Lunch Bags
I’ve been searching high and low for fun horse gifts that will appeal to all age brackets & skill levels. I’m making my lists, checking them twice & I will try to offer horsey gift ideas on Mondays through to the holidays. Last week it was backpacks, this week lunch bags. Some of them are […]
Videos with Horses
Animals From The Valley
This is a very strange clip, but it made me laugh so I thought I’d share. A horse and a chicken discuss current events in the valley, like OMG it will totally be the strangest thing you have seen all week. Enjoy!
Horseplay
Great Racehorses
Image from Rennett Stowe Some of the most celebrated equine athletes have been famous racehorses. The heart, courage & determination of just one Thoroughbred has been known to provide enough inspiration to fill up entire countries at a time. Over the past two years I’ve only written a few articles about famous racehorses, but as […]
Horse News
Aspen Valley Horse Rescue Needs Your Help Saving PMU Mares
Thanks to the folks at Aspen Valley Horse Rescue for their tireless efforts in bringing this issue to the headlines. Right now there are 400+ PMU Horses who are in desperate need of saving. These animals have been put to work for our health industry and are now headed for auction and probably slaughter starting […]
Events
HITS Thermal Desert Circuit 2010
The Thermal Desert Circuit a series runs from Jan through March every year. Held at one of the largest hunter/jumper horse show venues in the US, the Desert Horse Park is 230 acres with 14 competition rings, including a covered ring. Shopping & Dining There is also a desert marketplace during the shows selling equestrian […]
Interviews
Aislinn Brander – Horse Artist Interview
Name Aislinn Brander Website & Places you can find my work online Website: crookedchickenstudios.yolasite.com Etsy: Brander Art – I have my original art and hand sculpted jewelry pieces there as well. Cafepress: The Exotic Arab – This is where you can find my art and graphic designs on clothing and home accessories. Imagekind: Equine Art […]