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Buttercup – Toxic Plant of the Week
Another week has begun and it’s time to learn something new, or at least about a new plant that doesn’t like your horse. Today we take a look at the bright & sunny Buttercup.
Horse Basics
Horse Breeds From Chile
It’s become a Friday thing to share the horse breeds of a new country. It’s fascinating to see how the country shapes the animals and today we see how Chile shapes the equine animal. Mighty Terrain Chile is home to an incredibly diverse range of geography, it is also one of the strangest shaped countries […]
Videos with Horses
Connemara Pony World Show 2011
This weeks video is a fun glimpse into a world I don’t know much about, the world of Connemara Ponies. This is a sturdy breed that is known for it’s handsome looks, athletic ability and good nature. A Closer Look There isn’t a whole lot to this video aside from some Irish music and a […]
Guest Posts
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. “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 […]
Horseplay
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.
Horse Basics
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.
Horse Basics
Horse Breeds From Canada
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. […]
The Trough
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 […]
Horse Art
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, […]
Horseplay
His Epitaph
Today’s horse poetry is another tragedy written in 1898 by Will H. Ogilvie, a Scottish narrative poet and horse lover.
Horse Basics
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.
Horse Basics
Horse Breeds From Bulgaria
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 […]