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Image from el cavall
The Alter Real breed is also called the Royal Breed of Alter and comes from a small town in Portugal called Alter do Chao. These animals display many characteristics of the classic Iberian horse.
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Horse Artist Interview – Jamey Lee Balester Lopez
Name
Jamey Lee Balester Lopez
Website & Places you can find my work online
Fine Art America: Jamey Lopez where prints can be purchased.
Facebook Group: Fine Art by Jamey Lee Balester Lopez
Follow Jamey on twitter: @jlbstarnchristo
Here is my e-mail for commission work: jleelopez@sbcglobal.net
Where I am
Inland Empire, Ca
Tell us a little about you, what is your background & where do you come from?
I grew up in Huntington Beach, Ca (Surf City), most of my life. I lived in the same house on 5th and Orange from birth to seventeen years old.
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Balios Exhibition by Ophelia Keys
A quick note about an upcoming exhibition for one of our featured artists Ophelia Keys.
When
Opens on Thursday July 2nd with celebration (come for wine and nibbles) and the exhibition runs through the month of July.
Where
To be held at the lovely Evelyn County Estate, Kangaroo Ground.
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Western Horse Show Terminology – The Basics
It has come to our attention that this website has a decidedly English discipline slant, largely because we’ve always ridden English & we try to stick with what we know.
Universal Western Lingo
Back
Backing must be done quickly, in a perfectly straight line and with no hesitation.
Back Cinch
A second girth on the western saddle used to keep the saddle from tipping during quick maneuvers.
Flying Change
When a horse changes their lead with both front and hind legs in mid-stride.
Head Set
Refers to the height and angle of the horses head while in motion.
Jog
A slow trot that has a two-beat gait as diagonal legs hit the ground at simultaneously.
Lope
A slow canter that has a three-beat gait and can have a right or a left lead.
Neck Rein
Turning a horse by applying pressure from the reins on one side of the neck or the other.
Stock Seat
A generic term used to describe most disciplines of western riding.
Tom Thumb
A Pelham bit used on western bridles.
Tie down
Used to control the position of the horses head while riding. (Also called martingale)
Western
A style of riding characterized by a larger saddle with a pommel and a horn.
Western Classes
Best-Fit
A class which judges how well a horse has been cleaned up for the show.
Cutting
A class in which the horse and rider cut (or separate) one cow from a heard. Scoring is based on the teams ability to anticipate cow movements and keep them away from the herd.
Halter
A class which judges the animal by their confirmation & movement based on official breed standards.
Horsemanship
A class which judges the rider on their seat, position and poise as they complete a predetermined pattern.
Pleasure
A class which is judged on the horse as they go through their gaits on the rail. Horses are judged on their manners, disposition and smoothness of gaits.
Reining
A class which puts horse and rider through a series of patterns designed to mimic a herding horse at work. Scoring is based on the perfection of each movement.
Roping
A class in which horse and rider jump after a released cow on cue, chase the cow, rope it and bring it to the floor. Scoring is based on maneuvering and time.
Showmanship
A class which judges the handlers ability to show their horse in-hand.
Trail
A class which puts horse and rider through a series of obstacles designed to test agility, manners and teamwork.
More On The Way
This is just the beginning, the rabbit hole of western horse show terminology goes much deeper. We’ve sub-dividing categories like crazy & learned a lot in the process.Please feel free to comment anything we’ve missed in the basics & check out some more terminology.
Horse Photographer Interview – Shelley Paulson
Name
Shelley Paulson
Website & places you can find my work online:
Website: www.shelleypaulson.com
Blog: blog.shelleypaulson.com
Fine Art Equine Photography: www.essenceoftheequine.com
Flickr: Shelley Paulson
Follow Shelley on twitter: @shelleyp
Where I am
Buffalo, Minnesota, USA
Tell us a little about you, what is your background & where do you come from?
One of my favorite quotes is “All horses deserve, at least once in their lives, to be loved by a little girl.” I grew up riding horses and am still in love with Maggie Sue, the only horse I have ever owned.
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Great Cross Country Pictures
Image from doublebug
I’m doing a little (late) spring cleaning and putting together a few collections of images I stash away during my routine posting.
A Tough Ride
Today it’s all about cross country courses, perhaps one of the more grueling aspects of the eventing circuit.
The jumps are big and the course is usually fast, a combination that makes for some pretty amazing shots.
I put together some of the more amazing cross country shots to share.
Horse Artist Interview – R. Anthony Harrison
Name
R. Anthony Harrison
Website & Places you can find my work online
Website: www.rahstudio.com
ebay: Rahstudio
Where I am
Vancouver, BC Canada
Tell us a little about you, what is your background & where do you come from?
I’m a self-taught artist / art lover who has to create. It’s not something I think about.
I’m arranging sushi on my plate before eating it. Sometimes snapping cell phone photos first.
Friesian Horse Scam
Heads Up Buyers – The person who placed the ad is a proven scammer & similar ads have been found for the same animal under different names. The ad I’ve left up for reference & discussion because the scam ads tend use the same descriptions & photos. The people who asked me to place this ad are in no way affiliated with The Equinest, I’ve removed any contact info for them & urge everyone to read the comments for more information.
If you are interested in adopting an animal for minimal cost, why not check out a rescue or two?
Recently I was contacted by a horse owner who has an unfortunate situation and needs to find a good home for his Friesian gelding. He is offering Ebony free to a good home with the assurance the animal will be well cared for.
Meet Ebony
Ebony is a loyal horse, willing, placid and cheerful. He is people oriented, highly intelligent and possesses an uncanny ability to retain knowledge. he can be ridden both Western and English disciplines.
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Flies Up Close
Image from Sabrina Campagna
Something a little different this week. I thought I’d show a whole new perspective of the horse world that we are all familiar with but perhaps none of us take the time to fully appreciate.
Professional Irritators
You all know them, they stick wherever they land, they are flies. Ok, maybe these images won’t make you like flies, but they may give you an appreciation for their diversity.
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Brumby Run Australia
A little different from the normal short clips, this is an hour long documentary about the Brumby’s in Australia. If you have the time, kick up your feet and watch the wild horses in action down under.
Click through to view video.
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The Horses of Peter Paul Rubens
A Flemish Baroque painter, Peter Paul Rubens was a major player when it comes to Baroque style art. His work is bold and lively while giving the viewer a feeling of color and movement.
Tokens Appearances
Although he didn’t seem to find the horse a particularly moving subject, they do make an appearance in a selection of his art.
A Level Above
His deep understanding of perspective and the ability to convey overwhelming emotion with his art make Mr. Rubens a master no matter what he paints.
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Horse Photographer Interview – Michelle Twohig
Name
Michelle Twohig
Website & places you can find my work online
Website: www.daywithmyhorse.com
In addition to my gallery on Day With My Horse I post photos of my muse, Dodger, to my blog about becoming a first-time horseowner in midlife: www.midlifehorses.com
Follow Michelle on twitter: @DayWithMyHorse
Where I am
North Bend, WA (near Seattle)
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