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Horse Breeds From The Czech Republic
We’re heading to another country of the world and the fascinating horse breeds its given rise to. It’s interesting to look at each breed in the context of their origins, and today it’s all about breeds from Czech Republic. Golden Days The horses that originally come from the Czech Republic are primarily of warmblood type, […]
Videos with Horses
Sa Carrela è Nanti – A Carnival Story
This video shows the preparation for and running of a traditional horse race in Sardinia, Italy the Sa Carrela è Nanti which is run on the last days of Carnival season. The Story This is an even that spans several days and riders are judged on their horsemanship, poise and the state of their animal […]
Horse Art
The Horses of Józef Brandt
Józef Brandt was a Polish painter during the late 19th and early 20th centuries who was particularly celebrated for his battle scenes. The Frederic Remington of Poland, Brandt was an incredibly prolific artist who managed to tell a story with every painting. Not Much Info Like many of the non-English artists, I don’t possess the […]
Horseplay
For the Want of a Horseshoe Nail
Today’s horse poetry is an ancient proverb. So old, in fact, that it’s author is unknown. Whoever they were, they had a great sense of humor.
Horse Basics
Celandine – Toxic Plant of the Week
Welcome to another week and a new Monday lesson on a plant your horse can’t eat. Today, look at a seemingly innocent and sunny plant with bold yellow flowers, Celandine.
Horse Basics
Horse Breeds From Cuba
We are off to another country of the world and the amazing horse breeds its given rise to. It’s interesting to look at each breed in the context of their origins, and today it’s all about breeds from Cuba. Island Nation Cuba is an Island in the Caribbean Sea, however it’s size and isolation don’t […]
Videos with Horses
Take Stories – The Camargue
The Camargue is perhaps most famous (to horse people anyway) for their lovely white Camargue horses which have been there since ancient times. Not Just Horses Not just home to wild horses, the Camargue is host to a variety of amazing wildlife. This three part documentary is an amazing and close up look at all […]
Horse Basics
Grey Horse Breeds
Grey can be found in a very large proportion of modern horse breeds. However, like black breeds, there are a few which are known specifically for their gloriously grey coat. Horse of a Different Color While I love almost all horse colors equally, I have to admit that grey may be among the most interesting […]
Horseplay
I Know Great Horses Live Again
Today’s horse poem is a short but incredibly powerful one written by Stanley Harrison. He was a racehorse trainer and poet born in 1902 (not sure his year of death).
Horse Basics
Calla Lily – Toxic Plant of the Week
Welcome to another Monday morning and a new lesson on a plant that has it in for your horse. Today, a closer look at the supermodel of the plant world, the long and slender Calla Lily.
Horse Basics
Horse Breeds From Croatia
We’re heading to another country of the world and the fascinating horse breeds its given rise to. It’s interesting to look at each breed in the context of their origins, and today it’s all about breeds from Croatia. Small But Diverse Croatia isn’t a large country, but it is an incredibly geographically diverse one for […]
Videos with Horses
A Little About Kumis
I know some horse lovers take offense when this topic is broached. However I’m of the opinion that if you aren’t a vegan yourself, then you can’t say much about what other people eat. Kumis isn’t any less natural than drinking cows milk. How It’s Done The video goes into a little about kumis, what […]