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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.
Horse Basics
Columbine – Toxic Plant of the Week
It’s another Monday morning and once again I have a brilliantly beautiful plant that can make your horse sick to share. Today we are going to look closer at a plant with the loveliest most delicate flowers, the Columbine.
Horse Basics
Horse Breeds From Germany
It’s Friday and a great day to visit a new exotic location and learn about the amazing horse breeds it’s given rise to. Looking at each breed in the context of their origins is an interesting ride, today a look at the breeds from Germany. Growing Them Strong Germany is home to an incredible number […]
Videos with Horses
The Horse’s Mouth – Episode 3
Today’s video is episode three of a series that I just recently ran across. The Horse’s Mouth tells the inspirational stories of horses & their people. Episode 3 Each episode is dedicated to a different horse lover, their equestrian facilities and their horsey friends. The third episode interviews horse trainer, author and speaker Chris Irwin […]
Horse Basics
Pinto Horse Breeds
Although I say this about a lot of colors, the pinto white pattern is hands down my favorite. Piebald, skewbald, sabino or tovero I love them all. Lovely Spots The distinction between pintos and paints is simple. Any animal with a pinto white pattern is a pinto, however only animals with Quarter Horse or Thoroughbred […]
Horseplay
Another Mazeppa Excerpt
Today’s horse poem is another excerpt from Mazeppa written by Lord Byron in 1819. It’s a long poem and I’ve got another bit to share next week.
Horse Basics
Cineraria – Toxic Plant of the Week
Monday mornings are a fun time for sharing toxic plants, because although they are bad little greenies, some of them are quite beautiful. Today we’ll take a closer look at the boldly colorful and cheerful Cineraria.
Horse Basics
Horse Breeds From Georgia
It’s the end of the week and time to visit another exotic location and learn about the amazing horse breeds it’s given rise to. Looking at each breed in the context of their origins is an interesting ride, today a look at the breeds from Georgia. Growing Them Strong Despite its small size Georgia is […]
Videos with Horses
The Horse’s Mouth – Episode 2
Today’s video is episode two of a series that I just recently ran across. The Horse’s Mouth tells the inspirational stories of horses & their people. Episode 2 Each episode is dedicated to a different horse lover, their equestrian facilities and their horsey friends. The second episode interviews Tina Watkins of Inhand Equine Massage Therapy […]