The Equinest - Page 138 - Horse breeds and equine information

World's 10 Most Endangered Canidae

I’ve found conflicting information about most of these animals, and I’m not sure which of them have the fewest numbers. I guess once they are endangered they all become equal in a way, they are all equally at risk of becoming extinct.

Please Don’t Go…

Each one of these animals is such a beautiful specimen of the four legged predator, it would be a shame to see any of them disappear.

So this post is dedicated to some amazing animals and the photographers who have captured them beautifully.

My Very Own Terry Stanley Original

After I interviewed Terry, she offered to paint something for me. The timing was uncanny because I had just lost a dog, so was quick to send one of my favorite pictures of her.

Brings A Tear To My Eye

The result is absolutely beautiful and I am so proud of it. Terry did a fantastic job of capturing the personality of my old friend. I’m delighted and I wanted to share it with my readers.
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Dog Week on The Equinest

Image from nyominx

Something very different this week & a short break from horses (don’t worry, they’ll be back next week). I’d like to take 7 days to appreciate another four legged animal I’m quite fond of, the dog.

A Whole Site About ‘Em

For those of you who haven’t seen Caninest it is another project I’m really enjoying. It allows me to ask fun questions like whatever happened to white dog poop? To cover important topics like organic dog treats and to enjoy some dog play with yucky dog kisses and dog graffiti.

So in tribute to that I decided that it would be fun to do a dog week on The Equinest. In large part because (correct me if I’m wrong, but) I’ve never met a horse person that wasn’t a dog lover too.

Enjoy The Dogs

So I hope everyone enjoys a week of change. I do love writing about horses, but have to admit it is fun to switch it up from time to time.

What is Your Favorite Horse Movie?

The Black Stallion Many of you have seen my list of horse movies (there is over 70 of them), and recently I found a few new films to add to the list. As I was updating I realized just how many of them I haven’t seen. I have some serious movie watching ahead of me.

My All-Time Favorite

I have to say my all time favorite will always be The Black Stallion, in fact I watched it recently and still enjoyed it almost as much as I used to as a kid.

So that got me to thinking and I decided to ask my readers what their favorite horse movie is. I’m interested to hear which ones are the most popular among the horse crowd.
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How To Muck A Stable

I know what you are thinking, how could anyone possibly tell you how to muck a stable?

The way I see it, any tip is a good one and if learning a new technique helps save your back it is worth a quick view.
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Unusual Horse Art Pt 3

I’ve had so much fun collecting unusual horse art that I just keep going with it and collecting more. If you haven’t seen Part 1 & Part 2 of this series yet be sure to check them out too.

A Few Of My Favorite Things

These posts combine several of my favorite things, horses, art, photography and of course the unusual.

Whose Art Is It?

Wherever possible I’ve added the artist info as well as the photographer source, but some of them were difficult to find.

If anyone can identify some of the art pictured here, please do leave the info in the comments so I can add credit for their work.
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Horse Photographer Interview – Stephanie Moon

Name
Stephanie Moon

Website & places you can find my work online
Website: www.stephaniemoonphoto.com
Flickr: Stephanie Moon
Facebook Fan page: Stephanie Moon Photography

Where I am
Columbus Ohio

Tell us a little about you, what is your background & where do you come from
I am a wife and a mom. We have a 5 year old little boy. My family is my main priority. I grew up in Belmont County in Southeastern Ohio. My dad was a coal miner and my mom stayed at home with us.
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Horse Pictures From The Czech Republic

Horses are widely used in the Czech Republic and their native breed is the Old Kladruby Horse (or Starokladrubsky Kun).

This breed was initially influenced by the Old Spanish and Old Neapolitan horses, and more recently by Orlov Trotter, Friesian and Andalusian blood.

The numbers of this breed are sadly low, however there are breeding programs in place to preserve their bloodlines.
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American Miniature – Horse Breed of The Week

American Miniature Horse

Image from extrasida

The blood of the American Miniature Horse comes from England & the Netherlands where they were used as mine horses. Their ancestors were brought to North America in the 19th century for use in the Appalachian coal mines.

The Blood of Many

The original miniature horse bloodlines come mainly from Shetland & Dartmoor ponies. However, once brought to the states, there was an attempt to refine them with Hackney, POA and Thoroughbred genetics.
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HorseNet Horse Rescue

A guest post by Juli over at the HorseNet Horse Rescue with some information about their facilities and the animals they’ve rescued.

About HorseNet

HorseNet Horses HorseNet Horse Rescue (HNHR) is a 501(c)3 equine rescue & sanctuary with two locations in Maryland- New Windsor and Mount Airy.

HorseNet is a no-kill, anti-slaughter horse rescue that currently cares for about 100 horses.

HNHR is also 100% volunteer-run organization with no paid staff, so they’re always looking for new volunteers and donations!

Adopting A Horse

HorseNet has many lovable and beautiful horses currently available for adoption, both ridable & companion animals. Anyone in the state of Maryland or anyone that resides 2.5 hours away from their facilities are eligible to adopt. An adoption contract and appointments are needed before adopting any horse.
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Race Horses in Motion

Image from Rob Ireton

Although I’m not always in agreement with the racing industry, the excitement of the races is not lost on me. There is something about the bright silks and sense of anticipation and I do have to admit, I get a thrill when the starting bell peals.

Horses in Motion

The equine is an animal of prey, and running is in their nature. Nothing about horse racing is natural, but the beauty of the animal at a full gallop, trot or pace remains.

A Moving Target

So far I’ve covered the motions of rearing, running, playing & bucking, and there are more to come.
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Horse Care & Breeds

Horse Breeds