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Horse Breeds From Canada

Canada FlagIt’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

Click to see VideoThis 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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Horse Breeds From Bulgaria

Bulgaria FlagWe are visiting yet another nation of the world to discover the breeds native to its lands. I’ve researched a rather large 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 Bulgaria.

Interesting Fact

Bulgaria is home to a wide variety of different geography, the landscapes are primarily plains, hills and low mountains. The equine is native to this area and the sturdy Bulgarian Native Horse is probably the foundation for many of their breeds.
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How to Give Your Horse A Shot

Click to see VideoNeedles make me cringe, but sometimes they are a necessary evil when it comes to horses. While I don’t recommend everyone go around administering their own shots, it’s something every horse person should really know.

Ask Your Vet

The best person to learn from is your vet and chances are they have to give your horse shots from time to time. Get involved, ask questions and learn how to do it with qualified help. Chances are your vet will be glad you are responsible and teach you what they can.
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Win A Custom Danielle Demers Giclee Print of Your Horse

Danielle's WorkHave you ever wished you could have a custom painted portrait created of your beloved horse?

Now You Can

Equine artist Danielle Demers, owner of Designs by Dannie, is currently running a contest for her Facebook followers. The winner of the contest will receive an original watercolor and ink portrait of his or her horse. There will also be two runners up who will receive 8″x10″ archival giclee prints of the watercolor paintings Danielle will create of each of their horses.
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Horse Breeds From Brazil

Brazil FlagWe are heading yet further around the world to discover breeds from each different county as we go. I’ve researched a rather large 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 Belgium.

Interesting Fact

Slightly different from many of the breeds found in South America, which are descendants of Spanish Breeds. The Brazilian horses come from a foundation of Portuguese breeds, many bloodlines derive from the Lusitano and the Alter Real instead of the Andalusian. This fact alone makes these breeds slightly different from those of neighboring (Spanish speaking) countries.
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