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Bless The Hoss
Today’s horse poetry is quick and lively, written by James Whitcomb Riley. I’m not sure when he wrote this, but he lived from 1849-1916.
Horse Basics
Creeping Charlie – Toxic Plant of the Week
It’s that time again, Monday morning and the day we learn about another plant your horse can’t eat. Today we’ll take a look at a plant that sounds a sinister for such a pretty little plant, the Creeping Charlie.
Horse Basics
Horse Breeds From India
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 India. Award For Most Unique India is a huge country with incredibly […]
Videos with Horses
The Mighty Lipizzan
Today’s video is an amazing look at the beautiful Lipizzan horse, a breed that has survived against almost all odds & perhaps the foundation for the unicorn myth itself. A Noble Beast The video features Lipizzan stallion KL-Siglavy Rigoletta and utilizes specialized lighting & filming equipment for the sole purpose of capturing muscle movement and […]
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.