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The Horses of John Frederick Herring, Sr

John Frederick Herring, Sr was an English artist during the early 19th century. He showed a passion for sketching early in life but took a job as a coach driver to support his family.

Change of Course

It was his coaching job that actually led to Herring’s career as an artist. He was discovered by Charles Spencer-Stanhope who loved Herring’s work and immediately found him commissioned work. Initially he continued driving as he painted, but eventually his offers of sponsorship won and he pursued art full time.
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Horse Training iPad Apps from iTunes

Horse Training iPad Apps on iTunes Obviously the iPad isn’t as popular as the more portable iPhone, however the number of apps that work for both is growing. If all you have is an iPhone, be sure to check out a list of apps for them.

Portable Horse

We’ve already taken a look at a variety of useful and fun apps for iPad but here is the stuff that could potentially be the most useful to horse people. The iPad has the added benefits of a larger screen and high definition app options which provides a higher experience. For each app below I’ve provided a (very) brief description and a link to them on the iTunes store.
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Avocado Tree – Toxic Plant of the Week

It’s that time of the week again, yes…it’s Monday. However it’s not all bad because today we learn about another plant that is potentially dangerous to equines. This week it’s another tree, the green and creamy, yummy-fruit-producing Avocado Tree.
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Behind The Scenes – Jenny Lee Equine Photoshoot

Not too long ago I posted another behind the scenes video at an equine photoshoot and was rather displeased with the people involved. This is another story altogether.

Pretty Equine

I’m far happier with the fashion world after watching this video, Jenny Lee Bridal, photographer David Nguyen and model Bianca Gomez have a much better understanding of horse beauty. The horse they used is magnificent and clearly well cared for…now that’s fashion!
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Fun Horse iPad Apps from iTunes

Fun Horse iPad Apps on iTunes We’ve already taken a look at cute little pony apps, horse games and useful apps for the iPad and this time it’s all about the fun stuff. These apps will help you waste some time.

Portable Horse

Sadly, this isn’t a very big list and hopefully it will grow over time. However there are enough apps here to help you spend a few brainless hours enjoying your favorite animal. For each one I’ve provided a (very) brief description and a link to them on the iTunes store.
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Propalaeotherium – Extinct Equidae

Propalaeotherium

Image from Dysmachus

The Propalaeotherium is one of the earlier horse family ancestors. They were very small and they evolved from the eohippus and lived from 49-43 million years ago.
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A List of General Horse Blogs Worth Following

Over the past few weeks I’ve been sharing some of the equine blogs I follow and today is one of my favorites. The general horse blogs…written by horse people for horse people.

The General Blogs

The term general hardly does them justice, many of these blogs are highly specialized within the equine niche. Some provide advice, some provide essential info and still others will just put a smile on a horse lovers face. In the end I’ve been following a large percentage of these blogs for quite some time.
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The Horses of John Ferneley

John Ferneley was an English painter during the early 19th century who specialized in scenes with hunters and sporting horses. His work shows hunting during a time when it was en vogue and he soon became sought after as an equestrian artist.

Conveying Motion

Ferneley became well known for creating panoramic paintings that show a sequence of events and was known to collaborate with Sir Frances Grant who traded him help painting characters for help painting horses.
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Useful Horse iPad Apps on iTunes

Useful Horse iPad Apps on iTunes Now that we’ve covered some of the horse games and even a few stout little pony apps for the iPad, today it’s time to take a look at some that are more useful.

Portable Horse

Interestingly enough, there are more useful apps for the iPad than there are games. Due to the fact that it’s a larger and heavier device the iPad is not quite as portable and not as easily used on location. However, from home it’s a great too. Here are some more ways to make it useful in your horse life. For each app I’ve provided a (very) brief description and a link to them on the iTunes store.
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Autumn Crocus – Toxic Plant of the Week

Happy Monday and today I’m delighted to be sharing one of the more beautiful plants that are toxic to horses. Today we take a look at the Autumn Crocus which isn’t as big a problem in North America as it is in the UK, parts of Europe and the Middle East.
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Golegã – The Oldest Lusitano Festival in Portugal

The Lusitano Horse is Portugal’s pride and a close cousin to Spain’s mighty Andalusian. This video shows clips of Golegã a traditional Portuguese Lusitano Fair.

Amazing Animals

It is no secret the Lusitano is a noble & beautiful animal (don’t tell anyone, but I couldn’t tell an Andalusian from a Lusitano if you paid me). All of that aside, the animals are beautiful and so is the setting – not to mention how interesting it is to see an old horse culture in action.
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Horse iPad Games on iTunes

Horse iPad Games on iTunes Although I didn’t find as many horse theme apps for the iPad as I have for the iPhone I have a healthy list of them too. Last time we took a look at the cute little pony apps and this week it’s on to the big boys.

Portable Horse

Games are one of the more entertaining uses for the handy iPad. In fact, it’s quite easy to loose an hour or two as you become one with your electronic device. So to help in that computer game fad I’ve decided to start with Horse theme iPad games. For each one I’ve provided a (very) brief description and a link to them on the iTunes store.
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Horse Care & Breeds

Horse Breeds

The Horses of John Frederick Herring, Sr

Change of Course

Horse Training iPad Apps from iTunes

Portable Horse

Avocado Tree – Toxic Plant of the Week

Behind The Scenes – Jenny Lee Equine Photoshoot

Pretty Equine

Fun Horse iPad Apps from iTunes

Portable Horse

Propalaeotherium – Extinct Equidae

A List of General Horse Blogs Worth Following

The General Blogs

The Horses of John Ferneley

Conveying Motion

Useful Horse iPad Apps on iTunes

Portable Horse

Autumn Crocus – Toxic Plant of the Week

Golegã – The Oldest Lusitano Festival in Portugal

Amazing Animals

Horse iPad Games on iTunes

Portable Horse