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Videos with Horses
Plait Manes and Tails
A couple of great how-to videos complete with a cultured accent. Whether you are showing or just need to practice, these instructional videos will give you a brush up on plaiting both manes and tails. Click through to view videos.
Horse Art
The Horses of Vincent Van Gogh
Vincent Van Gogh was born in Groot-Zundert, Holland in 1853, his father was a pastor so he was raised in a religious environment. Vincent was a high strung and self-conscious youth. Happiness From Beauty He decided to become an artist in 1880 after suffering a few failed relationships and and unsuccessful stint as a preacher […]
Interviews
Horse Artist Interview – Kimberly Bowen
Name Kimberly Bowen Website & places you can find my work online www.lazykstudios.com www.kimberlybowenartist.com Where I am Parker, Colorado Tell us a little about you, what is your background & where do you come from? I grew up in Southern California until 1994 when my husband, son and I decided to move to Colorado. I’m […]
Horse Culture
Horse Pictures From Azerbaijan
Horse cultures can be found in all corners of the globe and it’s important that we preserve them. The onslaught of mechanization during the 20th century redefined our relationship with this noble animal. We want to celebrate all horse cultures of he world, even if we find some of them disagreeable.
Horse Basics
Horse Breed of the Week – Akhal-Teke
Image from Kerri-Jo The Akhal-Teke is a hot weather horse, build for speed in the desert. Descendant of an ancient Scythian type horse, the Teke was bred by nomads. Prized Animals This breed is known for being fast and hardy, originally used as war and raiding mounts. Physical isolation and a strong sense of tradition […]
Interviews
Horse Artist Interview – Tara Cornelius
Name Tara Cornelius Website & places you can find my work online Website: www.fiveoclocksomewhere.us Blog: fiveoclocksomewherejewelry.blogspot.com Etsy: Five O’Clock Somewhere Artfire: Five O’Clock Somewhere Follow Tara on twitter: @FiveOclockSW Where I am I live in Pasadena, CA with my husband, two dogs and new kitten. Tell us a little about you, what is your background […]
Guest Posts
Home At Last Sanctuary
I’ll always be interested in helping promote those who do good things for horses and almost any rescue or sanctuary falls under that category. This week I’m pleased to present a guest post by Donna over at the Home At Last Sanctuary about their establishment. Jim and I are retired educators and we both faced […]
Interviews
Robert The Blind Horse Dancer – Interview
Name Robert Website & places you can find me online www.blogtalkradio.com/blindhorsedancer Follow Robert on twitter: @blindhorsedance Where I am Dahlonega Ga Tell us a little about you, what is your background & where do you come from? I was born and raised in Raleigh N.C. At the age of 13 my family moved to Md. […]
Horse News
The Horse Boy by Rupert Isaacson
Recently I was contacted by Fran Jurga about an interesting new book that is worth checking out called The Horse Boy by Rupert Isaacson. The Background This is a true story of Mr. Isaacson’s son, Rowan who was diagnosed with autism, a condition which made communication with him almost impossible. An encounter with the neighbor’s […]
Interviews
Horse Artist Interview – Deborah Peters
Name Deborah Peters Website & places you can find my work online Website: www.deborahpetersart.com Royal Street Fine Art Gallery: Deb Peters Gallery of Dreams: Deborah Peters & soon: Big Cat Luxe Gifts Where I am Surprise, AZ Tell us a little about you, what is your background & where do you come from? I grew […]
Horse Jobs
Horse Job – Racetrack Vet
A racetrack vet is a veterinarian that specializes in racehorses and is often employed by large racetracks or stable owners to provide dedicated service to the animals at that facility. Like any veterinarian, this is a position which requires a great deal of schooling and certification. What You Need This is a position which benefits […]
Videos with Horses
How To Fit A Bridle
Last weeks video was all about fitting a saddle so it only seems appropriate that this week we round it out by discussing how to fit a bridle. It is important that all tack you use fits your horse properly, ill-fitting equipment can cause a number of problems – many of which keep you out […]