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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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An Ode to Horses in The Koran
Today’s horse poetry is something a little different, a simple ode to the horse as found in the Koran. I’m not totally sure about the translation and would love correction if it’s needed.
Buttercup – Toxic Plant of the Week
Another week has begun and it’s time to learn something new, or at least about a new plant that doesn’t like your horse. Today we take a look at the bright & sunny Buttercup.
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Horse Breeds From Chile
It’s become a Friday thing to share the horse breeds of a new country. It’s fascinating to see how the country shapes the animals and today we see how Chile shapes the equine animal.
Mighty Terrain
Chile is home to an incredibly diverse range of geography, it is also one of the strangest shaped countries on the map. A long, narrow strip down the western coast of South America, the country averages only about 110 miles across. All of this unusualness makes for difficult terrain and land not likely to produce many horses…which is proven in the small number of breeds listed below.
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Connemara Pony World Show 2011
This weeks video is a fun glimpse into a world I don’t know much about, the world of Connemara Ponies. This is a sturdy breed that is known for it’s handsome looks, athletic ability and good nature.
A Closer Look
There isn’t a whole lot to this video aside from some Irish music and a lot of horses, but it is a fun way to get a closer look at the breed type. I’ve always been more of a big horse kind of girl, but these ponies are like big horses trapped in a pony’s body!
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The Bone Trail Reviewed by Carol M. Upton
This handy review is curtesy of Carol M. Upton, who works with a number of amazing equine (& other animal) authors.
“On the afternoon of the last day of Lindy Abraham’s life, she stood leaning against an old Jeep Cherokee, once red, now faded to kind of a dusky umber, rapping her heel impatiently against a tire. She waited in the Nevada desert in the middle of June; it was hot, and her peach colored cotton tank top stuck unpleasantly in the hollow between her narrow shoulders.” ~ Nell Walton
Hook, Line & Sinker
In The Bone Trail, Nell Walton hooks the reader from the very start. We can feel the unrelenting heat and isolation of the desert, and the vulnerability of those who venture there. I was immediately drawn into this exciting story about the disappearance of two wild horse advocates – mystery, thriller and romance all rolled into one.
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Four In-Hand
Today’s horse poetry is another one written in 1898 by William Ogilvie, a Scottish narrative poet and horse lover. This time something a little more upbeat to prove he has a lighter side.
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Burning Bush – Toxic Plant of the Week
It’s that time of the week again & Monday morning is a good time to learn about another plant your horse can’t eat. Today a closer look at the vibrantly beautiful but dangerous Burning Bush.
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Horse Breeds From Canada
It’s interesting to note that the size of the country seemingly has no effect on the number of horse breeds it has produced. I’ve researched an enormous list of horse breeds and it’s interesting to look at each one in the context of their origins. Today we take a look at the breeds of Canada.
Interesting Fact
Most of the breeds in Canada are relatively new ones. Indigenous horses died out in North America during the last Ice Age, so all equine breeds found there were brought there at some point or another. The newness of these breeds means that many of them were developed with modern needs in mind and they vary widely from sport horses to pacers to cutting horses.
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Home
This video doesn’t have very much horse in it, really just the opening scene. But it’s dramatically different and incredibly beautiful (you can’t deny the beauty of those amazing Friesians).
Where Do You Call Home?
Quickly put, this video shows you homes from places all over the planet, from luxurious to lean. It’s well composed and I that opening image haunting enough to make it unforgettable.
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The Horses of Gustav Adolf Closs
Carl Gustav Adolf Closs was a German painter and illustrator during the late 19th and early 20th century. Born to an artistic family, Closs was the son of a wood engraver and studied art at a young age.
Not Just Painting
Initially Closs followed in his father’s footsteps and began illustrating books with wood engravings, however this was just a means to an end. His true passion was painting. He had no problem with scale and painted a variety murals (most of which were lost during the wars of the 20th century). Closs was also a history & heraldry buff and that passion is evident in much of his work. He was considered to be among the best heralds of his time.
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His Epitaph
Today’s horse poetry is another tragedy written in 1898 by Will H. Ogilvie, a Scottish narrative poet and horse lover.
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