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Today’s horse poem is a short but incredibly powerful one written by Stanley Harrison. He was a racehorse trainer and poet born in 1902 (not sure his year of death).
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Calla Lily – Toxic Plant of the Week
Welcome to another Monday morning and a new lesson on a plant that has it in for your horse. Today, a closer look at the supermodel of the plant world, the long and slender Calla Lily.
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Horse Breeds From Croatia
We’re heading to another country of the world and the fascinating horse breeds its given rise to. It’s interesting to look at each breed in the context of their origins, and today it’s all about breeds from Croatia.
Small But Diverse
Croatia isn’t a large country, but it is an incredibly geographically diverse one for its size. Traditionally horses have been bred primarily for agriculture and meat production so breeds from this country tend to be heavier in build. As the 20th century progressed and agriculture became more mechanized the numbers of the Croatian breeds began to decline.
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A Little About Kumis
I know some horse lovers take offense when this topic is broached. However I’m of the opinion that if you aren’t a vegan yourself, then you can’t say much about what other people eat. Kumis isn’t any less natural than drinking cows milk.
How It’s Done
The video goes into a little about kumis, what it is, how its made and who drinks it. Essentially kumis is fermented mares milk…sounds distasteful to most westerners, but it’s been a staple of many equestrian cultures for centuries.
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The Horses of Franz Krüger
Franz Krüger was a Prussian painter and lithographer during the early 19th century who was perhaps most well known for his romantic approach to painting the equine animal.
Not Just Horses
This talent was stoked in Berlin where he exhibited an affinity for portraiture. Among his satisfied clients were a number of military officers and Prince August of Prussia. This led him to become a popular portrait artist among the well-to-do of Berlin and beyond.
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The Arab’s Farewell to His Steed
Today’s horse poetry is called The Arab’s Farewell to His Steed written by Caroline Norton. I’m not sure when she wrote it, but she lived from 1808-1877.
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Caladium – Toxic Plant of the Week
Welcome to another Monday morning and another lesson on a plant your horse can’t eat. Today, a closer look at a plant with such colorful leaves it doesn’t even need flowers, Caladium
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Horse Breeds From Colombia
Moving to another country of the world and the lovely horse breeds its given rise to. It’s fascinating to look at each breed in the context of their origins and today it’s all about breeds from Colombia.
Traditional Breeders
The Columbian landscape is interesting in that it is the only country in South America with borders on both Pacific & Atlantic coasts. The resulting landscapes are as varied as can be imagined and only parts of the country are suitable for horses. In keeping with South American tradition they have developed their own strains of the Criollo and Paso Fino breeds.
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A Horse in a House
This is one of those that falls under the category ‘So Strange I Had to Share’. It’s just a horse, wandering around being a horse…only this horse is doing it inside someone’s unfurnished house.
Out of Place
Needless to say, the animal looks decidedly out of place in the house, no matter how beautiful it is. Although clearly the video is actually just about a horse inside a room, I still kept waiting for a punchline. I kept thinking the house’s owner was going to come home to an interesting surprise. No such luck.
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Black Horse Breeds
The list of horse breeds that can be black might as well be endless, however there are a few breeds for which a glossy black coat is their signature.
Majestic Black
Many horse lovers will agree that there is something rather majestic about a coal black steed…of course The Black Stallion comes to mind. It’s interesting to note that many of the breeds listed below come from somewhere in Europe (or their ancestors where likely brought from somewhere in Europe).
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The Love Chase
Today’s horse poetry is an excerpt from The Love-Chase, written by James Sheridan Knowles in 1887.
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Buttonbush – Toxic Plant of the Week
Welcome to another Monday morning edition of which plants your horse can’t eat. Today we’ll be taking a look at perhaps one of the strangest plants on the list, the alien-like Buttonbush
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