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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.
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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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.
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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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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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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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.
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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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.
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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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.
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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Today’s horse poetry is an excerpt from The Love-Chase, written by James Sheridan Knowles in 1887.
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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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On to another country of the world and the mighty 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 China.
China has a vast equestrian history and are credited with the invention of the stirrup. This is a huge country with a wide variety of landscapes and geographical climates and the many breeds vary accordingly.
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Todays video is a three part documentary about a Montana horse training farm. I haven’t had time to watch the entire thing so will be viewing it along with readers when it publishes. It appears to be a look at American horse culture.
When I think of Montana I think of ranch country, rolling hills, cows and, of course, cowboys. Err, or should I say cowgirls? Either way, this is an interesting look at a state I’ve never been to.
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It is that time of the year again – time for horse owners to nominate their veterinarians or veterinary technicians for the outstanding work they do. This years 2nd annual Bayer Animal Health Legend of the Year Award honors vets for all that they do.
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