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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, […]
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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
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 […]
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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. Ask Your Vet The best person to learn from is your vet and chances are they have to give your […]
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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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Buffalo Burr – Toxic Plant of the Week
It’s the start of the week – a fresh new Monday, and I’ve got yet another plant you have to keep your horse away from. Today I want to take a look at the Black Nightshade. Which is beautiful, in an angry, thorny, hostile sort of way.
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Win A Custom Danielle Demers Giclee Print of Your Horse
Have you ever wished you could have a custom painted portrait created of your beloved horse? Now You Can Equine artist Danielle Demers, owner of Designs by Dannie, is currently running a contest for her Facebook followers. The winner of the contest will receive an original watercolor and ink portrait of his or her horse. […]
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Horse Breeds From Brazil
We are heading yet further around the world to discover breeds from each different county as we go. 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 Belgium. Interesting Fact Slightly different […]
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Taking Your Horse’s Temperature
Ok, you’re not going to like this…but there is no other way. Seasoned horse people will chuckle over the reactions of novices until the end of time. Remember, there is a first time for everything and it’s pretty amazing what horse ownership can get you used to. Never Loose One Perhaps the best things my […]
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The Horses of Friedrich Eckenfelder
Friedrich Eckenfelder was a German Impressionist painter during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born to a shoemaker, his natural artistic talent was discovered in school as a child. The Great Outdoors I was unable to find much in English about this prolific artist, but he painted quite a lot so I’m sure that […]