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Horse Basics
Chestnut Horse Breeds
Chestnut coloring can be found in almost every horse breed on the planet and some cultures regard this color to be the strongest and fittest of them all. Basic Chestnut Although we can’t testify to the truth of the legend above, there are some breeds who are prized for fiery red coats. Chestnut is one […]
Horseplay
Where the Brumbies Come to Water
Today’s horse poetry is another sad one written in 1898 by William Ogilvie, a Scottish narrative poet and horse lover.
Guest Posts
Wild Horses in Winds of Change – Review
This handy review is curtesy of Carol M. Upton, who works with a number of amazing animal authors & media artists. “How can they be other than legend, nature at her most eloquent? They speak of our most cherished longing. They speak of freedom.” ~ Mara LeGrand Majesty in Motion The opening scenes of Wild […]
Horse Basics
Ceriman – Toxic Plant of the Week
Welcome to yet another quick lesson to help you learn the plants your horse can’t eat. Today, we’ll take a look at an amazingly funky and interesting plant, Ceriman.
Horse Basics
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 […]