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Horse Art
The Horses of Franz Krüger
Franz Krüger was a Prussian painter and lithographer during the early 19th century who was perhaps most well known for his romantic approach to painting the equine animal. Not Just Horses This talent was stoked in Berlin where he exhibited an affinity for portraiture. Among his satisfied clients were a number of military officers and […]
Horseplay
The Arab’s Farewell to His Steed
Today’s horse poetry is called The Arab’s Farewell to His Steed written by Caroline Norton. I’m not sure when she wrote it, but she lived from 1808-1877.
Horse Basics
Caladium – Toxic Plant of the Week
Welcome to another Monday morning and another lesson on a plant your horse can’t eat. Today, a closer look at a plant with such colorful leaves it doesn’t even need flowers, Caladium
Horse Basics
Horse Breeds From Colombia
Moving to another country of the world and the lovely horse breeds its given rise to. It’s fascinating to look at each breed in the context of their origins and today it’s all about breeds from Colombia. Traditional Breeders The Columbian landscape is interesting in that it is the only country in South America with […]
Videos with Horses
A Horse in a House
This is one of those that falls under the category ‘So Strange I Had to Share’. It’s just a horse, wandering around being a horse…only this horse is doing it inside someone’s unfurnished house. Out of Place Needless to say, the animal looks decidedly out of place in the house, no matter how beautiful it […]
Horse Basics
Black Horse Breeds
The list of horse breeds that can be black might as well be endless, however there are a few breeds for which a glossy black coat is their signature. Majestic Black Many horse lovers will agree that there is something rather majestic about a coal black steed…of course The Black Stallion comes to mind. It’s […]
Horseplay
The Love Chase
Today’s horse poetry is an excerpt from The Love-Chase, written by James Sheridan Knowles in 1887.
Horse Basics
Buttonbush – Toxic Plant of the Week
Welcome to another Monday morning edition of which plants your horse can’t eat. Today we’ll be taking a look at perhaps one of the strangest plants on the list, the alien-like Buttonbush
Horse Basics
Horse Breeds From China
On to another country of the world and the mighty horse breeds its given rise to. It’s fascinating to look at each breed in the context of their origins and today it’s all about breeds from China. Mighty Terrain China has a vast equestrian history and are credited with the invention of the stirrup. This […]
Videos with Horses
Alta Boyes Documentary
Todays video is a three part documentary about a Montana horse training farm. I haven’t had time to watch the entire thing so will be viewing it along with readers when it publishes. It appears to be a look at American horse culture. Ranch Country When I think of Montana I think of ranch country, […]
Horse News
Win An Equitrekking Adventure With Darley Newman
It is that time of the year again – time for horse owners to nominate their veterinarians or veterinary technicians for the outstanding work they do. This years 2nd annual Bayer Animal Health Legend of the Year Award honors vets for all that they do.
Horseplay
An Ode to Horses in The Koran
Today’s horse poetry is something a little different, a simple ode to the horse as found in the Koran. I’m not totally sure about the translation and would love correction if it’s needed.