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Horse Basics
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.
Interviews
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 […]
Horse Basics
Horse Breeds From Norway
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 […]
Horseplay
Many People Come to Visit and Bring Wine After I Fell Off My Horse, Drunk
Today’s bit of horse poetry is by far the oldest I’ve shared so far. It was written by the Chinese poet Du Fu (a.k.a. Tu Fu) who lived from 712 to 770 AD.
Horse Basics
Day Blooming Jasmine – Toxic Plant of the Week
Image from scott.zona under the CC BY 2.0 license 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 smells good enough to eat, but shouldn’t be, Day Blooming Jasmine.
Horse Basics
Horse Breeds From The Netherlands
The end of the week is a great time to visit another exotic location and learn about the majestic 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 The Netherlands. Athletic Champ The Netherlands are in […]
Videos with Horses
Sgt. Reckless
First of all, I disagree with the use of horses in the military, the equine animal doesn’t need to be involved in fighting our battles. However, that doesn’t mean I can’t be proud of a 14.1 hand mare who showed an amazing amount of courage in the face of adversity.
Horse Art
The Horses of Józef Brandt Pt 4
Józef Brandt was a Polish painter during the later 19th and early 20th century and his claim to fame was the battle scenes he so intricately painted. Today’s is the last in a series of five posts dedicated to this prolific artist.
Horseplay
Strathcona’s Horse
Today’s horse poetry is by William Henry Drummond and was published in The Poetical Works of William Henry Drummond in 1912.
Horse Basics
Datura – Toxic Plant of the Week
It’s Monday again and a great time to learn about another plant that has it in for your horse. Today we’ll take a closer look at a snowy white flower that looks so innocent, the Datura.
Horse Basics
Horse Breeds From Morocco
The end of the week is a great time to visit an exotic location and learn about the majestic 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 Morocco. The Big Debate When it comes to […]
Videos with Horses
Horse Parkour Fail
Every once in a while horses remind you that they are animals of prey. They are sweet as pie, but not always the sharpest tools in the shed. In fact, run first and jump over anything that gets in your way is a motto they seem to live by. That’s One BIG Gymnast Every time […]