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The Horses of Baron Antoine Jean Gros

Antoine-Jean Gros was a French painter during the late 18th and early 19th century. By the time he was 20 he had been accused of sympathizing with French royalists during the revolution and fled the country to Italy.

Meeting A Muse

It was in Milan that Gros met Napoleon, who would later be the subject of some of the most renowned work Gros would complete. At the end of the 18th century the artist made his way back to France where his portraits of Napoleon were celebrated and he was honored.
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Horse Books on Kindle

Kindle Horse BooksIf you are a big reader and don’t know about Kindle you are in luck. It’s a wireless reading device specifically designed to be low glare and easier electronic reading.

Books Just Got A Whole Lot Lighter

Perhaps one of the biggest benefits of Kindle is the fact that you can carry around a whole stack of huge books all wrapped up inside that tiny machine. For the interested horse lovers I’ve got a great list of horse books for the Kindle device. For each one I’ve provided a brief description and a link to their Amazon Kindle page.
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The Complete List of Horse iPad Apps

Horse Training iPad Apps on iTunesWhile I didn’t find as many iPad apps as I did for the iPhone, there is still a healthy list here & plenty of fun & useful horsey ways to waste time.

Portable Horse

If you love horses and have an iPad then you have come to the right place, there is a surprising variety of equine apps and I’ve categorized them all here for you. That said, this list certainly speaks for itself, enjoy!
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The Horses of John Frederick Herring, Sr

John Frederick Herring, Sr was an English artist during the early 19th century. He showed a passion for sketching early in life but took a job as a coach driver to support his family.

Change of Course

It was his coaching job that actually led to Herring’s career as an artist. He was discovered by Charles Spencer-Stanhope who loved Herring’s work and immediately found him commissioned work. Initially he continued driving as he painted, but eventually his offers of sponsorship won and he pursued art full time.
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Horse Training iPad Apps from iTunes

Horse Training iPad Apps on iTunesObviously the iPad isn’t as popular as the more portable iPhone, however the number of apps that work for both is growing. If all you have is an iPhone, be sure to check out a list of apps for them.

Portable Horse

We’ve already taken a look at a variety of useful and fun apps for iPad but here is the stuff that could potentially be the most useful to horse people. The iPad has the added benefits of a larger screen and high definition app options which provides a higher experience. For each app below I’ve provided a (very) brief description and a link to them on the iTunes store.
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Behind The Scenes – Jenny Lee Equine Photoshoot

Click to see VideoNot too long ago I posted another behind the scenes video at an equine photoshoot and was rather displeased with the people involved. This is another story altogether.

Pretty Equine

I’m far happier with the fashion world after watching this video, Jenny Lee Bridal, photographer David Nguyen and model Bianca Gomez have a much better understanding of horse beauty. The horse they used is magnificent and clearly well cared for…now that’s fashion!
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Fun Horse iPad Apps from iTunes

Fun Horse iPad Apps on iTunesWe’ve already taken a look at cute little pony apps, horse games and useful apps for the iPad and this time it’s all about the fun stuff. These apps will help you waste some time.

Portable Horse

Sadly, this isn’t a very big list and hopefully it will grow over time. However there are enough apps here to help you spend a few brainless hours enjoying your favorite animal. For each one I’ve provided a (very) brief description and a link to them on the iTunes store.
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