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Horse Breeds From Portugal

Portugal Flag The end of another week and a good time to visit another exotic location and learn about the ineresting horse breeds it’s given rise to. Looking at each breed in the context of their origins is a fascinating ride, & today a peek at the breeds from Portugal.

Iberian Greats

Portugal isn’t a large country and its horse breeding is closely tied with that of Spain. Their breeds clearly share common ancestors as they both display the noble Iberian traits. Both the Alter Real & the Lusitano are good examples of this with their stout composition and grandiose demeanor.
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The Horse’s Mouth Episode 6

Today’s video is episode six of a series that I’ve been posting when I find them. The Horse’s Mouth tells the inspirational stories of horses & their people.

Episode 6

Each episode is dedicated to a different horse lover, their equestrian facilities and their horsey friends. I couldn’t seem to find episode five so we are moving on. The sixth episode interviews Sylvia Zerbini, the lead rider of Cavalia an amazing horsemanship show. Cavalia features horse breeds from around the world including Arabians, Lusitano from Portugal, Criollo from Argentina, Percheron and Comtois from France, European Warmbloods, Spanish Pure Bred, American Quarter Horse, Paint and Mustang. They also have been known to adopt animals from rescues for their show.
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Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening

Oct 1839 issue of American Turf Register & Sporting Magazine

Today’s horse poetry is by Robert Frost and was published in The Poetry of Robert Frost in 1923.

Delphinium – Toxic Plant of the Week

It’s Monday again and I’m excited to share another plant your horse can’t eat. Today we’ll take a closer look at a plant that is so blue it hurts my eyes, the Delphinium.
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Horse Breeds From Poland

Poland Flag The end of another week and time to visit an exotic location and learn about the ineresting horse breeds it’s given rise to. Looking at each breed in the context of their origins is a fascinating ride, & today a peek at the breeds from Poland.

Running Contender

Perhaps Polands strongest contender for horse of the year is the Wielkopolski, a cross between Trakehner and native Polish stock. These animals are known for their athletic ability and sportman-like attitude.
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Rebecca Taylor – Animal Artist Interview

Megan Name
Rebecca Taylor

Website & Places you can find my work online
Website: rebeccalouisetaylorart.weebly.com
Blog: rltart.blogspot.com
Paintings I love: Rebecca Taylor
Facebook: Rebecca Taylor

Where I am
South-Eastern England

Tell us a little about you, what is your background & where do you come from?
Horses have always been a huge part of my life. An interest in art and drawing in particular from a young age coupled with my love of horses seemed a natural progression.
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Death Cap Mushroom – Toxic Plant of the Week

It’s Monday again and I’m excited to learn about another plant your horse can’t eat. Today we’ll take a closer look at a plant no one wants to try, the Death Cap Mushroom.
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Lorna Matsuda – Horse Artist Interview

Restless Sprit Name
Lorna Matsuda

Website & Places you can find my work online
The majority of my artwork along with specialty items can be viewed on my website at www.GiddyUp-Portraits.com. Some of my artwork can also be seen at the Trail Of Painted Ponies, WoW Horses, International Equine Artists, Calgary Stampede Western Showcase & Auction and Davalyns located in Onoway, Alberta.

Where I am
I’m located in Onoway, Alberta Canada
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Horse Breeds From Peru

Peru Flag The end of the week again and a great time to visit an exotic location and learn about the unique horse breeds it’s given rise to. Looking at each breed in the context of their origins is a fascinating ride, & today a peek at the breeds from Peru.

Andean Tough Guys

All horse breeds in the Americas were introduced by (primarily Spanish) explorers and settlers. Only the toughest animals were selected for the journey, and only the toughest of those survived it. Their descendants went on to form two distinctive types of breeds in Peru. Tough Andean mountain horses and smoother, more civilized riding horses. The mountain horses survive inhospitable climates at altitude
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Death Camas – Toxic Plant of the Week

It’s Monday again and time to learn about another plant that has it in for your horse. Today we’ll take a closer look at a plant that is named most appropriately, the Death Camas.
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Sissy Altom – Horse Artist Interview

Name
Sissy Altom

Website & Places you can find my work online
sissyaltom.com

Where I am
Redmond, WA. USA

Tell us a little about you, what is your background & where do you come from?
I was born and raised in Austria, in a small village in the lakes district of Salzburger Land. After Culinary school I emigrated to the States. I had a successful career as a chef, pastry chef and chocolatier.
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Horse Breeds From Norway

Norway Flag The end of the week is a great time to visit another exotic location and learn about the unique horse breeds it’s given rise to. Looking at each breed in the context of their origins is a fascinating ride, & today a peek at the breeds from Norway.

Old & Cold

The breeds from Norway tend to be rather old and similarly unique ones. The first example would have to be the Døle Gudbrandsdal, one of the smallest cold blooded trotters on the planet. Relatively new on the books, the Døle’s bloodlines are thought to date back somewhere between 400 – 800 BC. Today they are protected and controlled by the government.
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Horse Care & Breeds

Horse Breeds

Iberian Greats

Episode 6

Running Contender

Andean Tough Guys

Old & Cold