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The Bone Trail Reviewed by Carol M. Upton

This handy review is curtesy of Carol M. Upton, who works with a number of amazing equine (& other animal) authors.

The Bone Trail “On the afternoon of the last day of Lindy Abraham’s life, she stood leaning against an old Jeep Cherokee, once red, now faded to kind of a dusky umber, rapping her heel impatiently against a tire. She waited in the Nevada desert in the middle of June; it was hot, and her peach colored cotton tank top stuck unpleasantly in the hollow between her narrow shoulders.” ~ Nell Walton

Hook, Line & Sinker

In The Bone Trail, Nell Walton hooks the reader from the very start. We can feel the unrelenting heat and isolation of the desert, and the vulnerability of those who venture there. I was immediately drawn into this exciting story about the disappearance of two wild horse advocates – mystery, thriller and romance all rolled into one.
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Four In-Hand

Today’s horse poetry is another one written in 1898 by William Ogilvie, a Scottish narrative poet and horse lover. This time something a little more upbeat to prove he has a lighter side.
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Burning Bush – Toxic Plant of the Week

It’s that time of the week again & Monday morning is a good time to learn about another plant your horse can’t eat. Today a closer look at the vibrantly beautiful but dangerous Burning Bush.
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Horse Breeds From Canada

Canada Flag It’s interesting to note that the size of the country seemingly has no effect on the number of horse breeds it has produced. I’ve researched an enormous list of horse breeds and it’s interesting to look at each one in the context of their origins. Today we take a look at the breeds of Canada.

Interesting Fact

Most of the breeds in Canada are relatively new ones. Indigenous horses died out in North America during the last Ice Age, so all equine breeds found there were brought there at some point or another. The newness of these breeds means that many of them were developed with modern needs in mind and they vary widely from sport horses to pacers to cutting horses.
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Home

This video doesn’t have very much horse in it, really just the opening scene. But it’s dramatically different and incredibly beautiful (you can’t deny the beauty of those amazing Friesians).

Where Do You Call Home?

Quickly put, this video shows you homes from places all over the planet, from luxurious to lean. It’s well composed and I that opening image haunting enough to make it unforgettable.
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The Horses of Gustav Adolf Closs

Carl Gustav Adolf Closs was a German painter and illustrator during the late 19th and early 20th century. Born to an artistic family, Closs was the son of a wood engraver and studied art at a young age.

Not Just Painting

Initially Closs followed in his father’s footsteps and began illustrating books with wood engravings, however this was just a means to an end. His true passion was painting. He had no problem with scale and painted a variety murals (most of which were lost during the wars of the 20th century). Closs was also a history & heraldry buff and that passion is evident in much of his work. He was considered to be among the best heralds of his time.
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His Epitaph

Today’s horse poetry is another tragedy written in 1898 by Will H. Ogilvie, a Scottish narrative poet and horse lover.
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Burdock – Toxic Plant of the Week

Today is another Monday and I’ve officially designated it Toxic Plant Day (until I get through the alphabet, that is). Today a closer look at the strangely attractive (in a spiny, sharp sort of way) Burdock.
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Horse Breeds From Bulgaria

Bulgaria Flag We are visiting yet another nation of the world to discover the breeds native to its lands. I’ve researched a rather large list of horse breeds and it’s interesting to look at each one in the context of their origins. Today we take a look at the breeds of Bulgaria.

Interesting Fact

Bulgaria is home to a wide variety of different geography, the landscapes are primarily plains, hills and low mountains. The equine is native to this area and the sturdy Bulgarian Native Horse is probably the foundation for many of their breeds.
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How to Give Your Horse A Shot

Needles make me cringe, but sometimes they are a necessary evil when it comes to horses. While I don’t recommend everyone go around administering their own shots, it’s something every horse person should really know.

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The best person to learn from is your vet and chances are they have to give your horse shots from time to time. Get involved, ask questions and learn how to do it with qualified help. Chances are your vet will be glad you are responsible and teach you what they can.
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The Horses of Friedrich Eckenfelder Pt 2

Two Horses at the Plow

Last week I posted part one of Friedrich Eckenfelder’s work and this week it’s part two. Like I said last week, I couldn’t find much about him in English so I’m going to keep this short & sweet and let the art speak for itself.
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The Color of Ginger

Today is more of a play than a poem, but the words are poetic nonetheless. This is an excerpt from William Shakespeare, Henry V (Act III).
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Horse Care & Breeds

Horse Breeds

Hook, Line & Sinker

Interesting Fact

Where Do You Call Home?

Not Just Painting

Interesting Fact

Ask Your Vet