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Horse Art
The Horses of Arturo Michelena Pt 2
Arturo Michelena was a Venezuelan artist during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He is considered one of the most important figures in the art of Venezuela during the 19th century.
Horseplay
All in Green My Love Went Riding
Today’s poetry was written by E.E. Cummings and published in Tulips and Chimneys in 1923. This poem is thought to be an allusion to Chaucer’s The Knights Tale. All in Green My Love Went Riding All in green went my love riding on a great horse of gold into the silver dawn. four lean hounds […]
Horse Basics
Corn Plant – Toxic Plant of the Week
It’s Monday and the start of another week, time to learn about yet another plant that can hurt your horse. Today we’ll take a closer look at a plant (that doesn’t actually grow corn) the highly fragrant Corn Plant.
Horse Basics
Horse Breeds From Hungary
It’s Friday and a good day 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 an interesting ride, today a peek at the breeds from Hungary. Arabian Influence There is a huge Arabian influence in the horses […]
Videos with Horses
Art in the Yards
Today’s video is part of a series dedicated to Art in the Yards, a collage project in Darlington, which features a free open air exhibition of public art. This episode happens to share some fantastic horse art. Free Art This episode looks at three works of art found in the Clarks & Bucktons Yard. The […]
Horse Basics
Dun Horse Breeds
Many people claim that dun horses are inherently tougher than other colors. While this seems like a far out claim, it isn’t. Some of the oldest horse breeds on the planet are dun so it stands to reason that they are extremely tough animals. Recognizing Duns There are several other genetic combinations that can create […]
Horseplay
Steeds, Steeds, What Steeds
Today’s poetic bit is an excerpt from Dead Souls written by Nikolai V. Gogol in 1842.
Horse Basics
Common Cocklebur – Toxic Plant of the Week
It’s another Monday morning and a great time to learn about another plant that is dangerous to your horse. Today we’ll take a closer look at a plant that just sounds angry and spiny, the Common Cocklebur.
Horse Basics
Horse Breeds From Greece
It’s Friday and the perfect day to visit a new exotic location and learn about the fascinating horse breeds it’s given rise to. Looking at each breed in the context of their origins is an interesting ride, today a peek at the breeds from Greece. War Horses Greece isn’t home to a huge variety of […]
Videos with Horses
The Horse’s Mouth – Episode 4
Today’s video is episode four of a series that I just recently ran across. The Horse’s Mouth tells the inspirational stories of horses & their people. Episode 4 Each episode is dedicated to a different horse lover, their equestrian facilities and their horsey friends. The fourth episode interviews Kathy Bartley founder of Bear Valley Rescue […]
Horse Art
The Horses of Paul Gauguin
Paul Gauguin was a French post-impressionist painter during the last half of the 19th century. As a child he lived in Peru where his mother collected Incan pots. His mother’s influence and this exposure to this early art helped to shape & influence his style. Painting Part Time For many years Gauguin wasn’t a full-time […]
Horseplay
How the Old Horse Won the Bet
Today’s poetry is one with a sense of humor, written by Oliver Wendell Holmes in 1830.