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How The Chestnut Horse Came Home
Today’s horse poetry is a tragedy written in 1898 by William Ogilvie, a Scottish narrative poet and horse lover.
Horse Basics
Buckeye – Toxic Plant of the Week
The start of every week is a great time to learn something new, like which plants your horse can’t eat. Today a close up of the incredibly common and always beautiful Buckeye Tree
Horse Basics
Horse Breeds From Belgium
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 The Belgian […]
The Trough
Who Hasn’t Fallen Over A Fence?
Although most of us will admit to falling over a fence or two in our equestrian careers, none of us will admit to doing it while standing on our own two feet. Perhaps that is what makes this quick video particularly funny. Hurts Worse Somehow Although when you fall off a horse over a fence […]
Horse Art
The Horses of Nils Kreuger
Nils Kreuger was a Swedish artist during the late 19th and early 20th century. He spent much of his artistic career in Paris where he immersed himself in the plein air style of painting. Love of the Outdoors Painting outdoors had to provide a sense of liberation and Kreuger indulged his painting urge whenever he […]
Horseplay
The Hooves of Horses
Today’s horse poetry is by Will H. Ogilvie, a Scottish narrative poet and horse lover. I’m not sure what it’s called or when he wrote it, but he lived from 1869-1963.
Horse Basics
Branching Ivy – Toxic Plant of the Week
It’s the start of another week and time to learn something new about your horse, like the name of another plant your horse can’t eat. Today a look at the incredibly common and unbelievably fast spreading Branching Ivy
Horse Basics
Horse Breeds From Belarus
I’ve been enjoying my theoretical trip around the world to share the horse breeds of each country. I’ve researched a HUGE 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 Belarus. Interesting Fact There have been horses […]
Videos with Horses
How to Make Balloon Horses
Who doesn’t love a good balloon animal from time to time? Whether you want to make them for your horse crazed daughter’s birthday party or simply to amuse your horse pals, this is a fun trick to know. Harder Than it Looks I haven’t tried it yet, but I’m willing to bet it’s more difficult […]
Horse Art
The Horses of Arturo Michelena
Arturo Michelena was a Venezuelan artist during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born to an artistic family, he began painting at an early age under the guidance of his father. Venezuelan Hero As a young man he helped his father to open an academy of art in his home town of Valencia. However […]
Horseplay
Bedouin Horse Legend
Today’s dose of horse poetry is a Bedouin Legend dedicated to the creature around which their nomad lives still revolve.
Horse Basics
Bracken Fern – Toxic Plant of the Week
It’s the first work day of a brand new week and I’ve got something to help keep your mind off the work already. It’s time to meet another plant horses can’t eat. Today we’ll take a closer look at the seemingly innocent & strangely lovely Bracken Fern