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Horse Image of the Week
Why We Like It This is a really simple image, but there is something about the contrast & balance that we really like. Of course we do love a pretty palomino as much as the next horse lover too. While it may be simple, it’s clear as a bell & you have to love that […]
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Asil – Rare Breed of the Week
This week’s rare breed comes from Iran & they are a different kind of rare. The Asil horse is rare by design. Named for the region where they are bred in Khuzestan, the bloodlines of the Asil horse have traditionally been kept within local tribes & families. Mysterious & Secretive The actual origins of this […]
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Horse Image of the Week
Why We Like It It’s exceptional to catch horses being wild on camera. They are difficult to photograph anyway, but catching those amazing, wild moments is never easy. The horse is gorgeous & a stunning example of dark chestnut with a flaxen modifier, a striking combination.
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Arravani – Rare Horse Breed of the Week
This Week’s rare breed comes from Greece & like many native Greek breeds it’s dangerously rare & close to extinction. The Arravani breed only has a couple hundred members. A Melting Pot A wide variety of different breeds helped to develop this breed over the last couple of millennia, from Thessalian animals to the mighty […]
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Horse Image of the Week
Why We Like It Images of foals require no explanation, they are just cute (especially baby drafts). While this baby isn’t very interested in the camera, it almost looks as if it’s lost in thought. This is also a fine example of a mealy mouth on a young horse. What a cutie!
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Ariègeois Pony – Rare Horse Breed of the Week
This Monday’s rare breed is known as the Merens or the Ariègeois pony. They are a rare mountain pony native to the Pyrenees and Ariègeois mountains of Northern Spain & Southern France. Tough & Ancient Thought to be of prehistoric ancestory, these rugged mountain ponies were originally domesticated for use in mines & for hauling […]
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Horse Image of the Week
Why We Like It We’d like to admit that we like all horse breeds equally, but it’s just not true. We have a thing for the draft breeds. Whether it’s because the 20th century was so hard on them collectively or just because they are so darn big & cuddly we can’t say. This one […]
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Arenberg-Nordkirchener Pony – Rare Horse Breed of the Week
This week’s rare breed comes from Germany & sadly they are among the rarest equines on the planet. So rare, in fact that we can’t find any images or video of them to share with you. The Arenberg-Nordkirchener Pony is dangerously close to extinction & are listed as critically endangered with their numbers in the […]
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Horse Image of the Week
Why We Like It We love images of horses that give them a vaguely human air. This one is no exception, with its windswept mane & bright eyes this handsome animal is as pretty as any supermodel. We can’t deny the lovely contrast of well manicured pastures & stark white fences in the background. It’s […]
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Andravida – Rare Horse Breed of the Week
The rare breed for this week comes from Greece & come from incredibly ancient bloodlines. This breed is also called the Eleia, Ilia, or Greek, the Andravida are a rare & mysterious light draft breed found in the region of Ilia, Greece. Robust Yet Refined The Andravida ancestors were cavalry horses used by the Athenians […]
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Horse Image of the Week
Why We Like It Yes, we know that’s not a horse up there, but we had to share it anyway. This is a Scottish breed of cattle called Highland Cattle & they are absolutely stunning. That coat is amazing & gives them such a cuddly look. We love this picture simply because it is stunning.
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American Cream Draft – Rare Breed of the Week
The rare breed for this Monday comes from the US & that means it’s a relatively recent addition to the breeds of the world. The handsome American Cream Draft horse began in 1905 in a small town in Iowa. The foundation of the breed was an old mare named Old Granny. American Native The first […]