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The Wishing Horse of Oz – Chapter 2. The King and the Merchant
The Wishing Horse of Oz was written by Ruth Plumly Thompson and L. Frank Baum and follows more of Dorothy’s exciting adventures. This time, there’s horses.
Horseplay
A Young Eleanor Roosevelt – Horse Image of the Week
Pardon the poor quality of today’s image, but it is too special not to share. Not only is this an image of Eleanor Roosevelt in Tivoli, New York during 1894 (she was 10) but the photographer was none other than Franklin D. Roosevelt himself.
Horseology
Algerian Arabian-Berber Horse – Breed Spotlight
Both the Arabian and Barb have strains native to Algeria. In fact they are the only two breeds found in the country, aside from their handsome cousin, the Algerian Arabian-Berber.
Horse Art
The Wishing Horse of Oz – Chapter 1. The King of Skampavia
The Wishing Horse of Oz was written by Ruth Plumly Thompson and L. Frank Baum and follows more of Dorothy’s exciting adventures. This time, there’s horses.
Horseplay
Buffalo Bill Backstage – Horse Image of the Week
Today’s image was taken between 1895-1905 and features none other than William F. Cody, otherwise known as Buffalo Bill with one of his mounts. They are on the backlot of his Wild West Show in Illinois.
Horseology
Alberta Wild Horses – Breed Spotlight
There are feral horse herds found throughout both American continents, from Chile to Canada. Alberta Wild Horses have been documented in the province since the early 17th century, likely originally introduced by the French.
Horse Art
The Story of Captain, the Horse with the Human Brain – Thanksgiving
Written by George Wharton James, this story is supposed to be at least based on true events. This last section was Captain’s thanks to the people who loved him.
Horseplay
Mexican Guardia Rural – Horse Image of the Week
Perhaps an ad for the Guardia, this image shows us two Mexican Rurales in the State of Mexico, at some point during 1896. Their mount has obvious Iberian influence and their outfits are fantastic.
Horseology
Albanian Horse – Breed Spotlight
There is only one breed of horse native to Albania and it is a country bred type. They are simply called Comune or Common horses. There are obviously other breeds found in the country, but they are international types.
Horse Art
The Story of Captain, the Horse with the Human Brain – Investigation
Written by George Wharton James, this story is supposed to be at least based on true events. This section discusses the verdict of a veterinarian on Captain’s intelligence.
Horseplay
North Isis Sugar Mill – Horse Image of the Week
Taken in 1896 at the North Isis Sugar Mill in Apple Tree Creek, Australia, this is a shot of men unloading freshly cut sugar cane to be processed at the mill. The horses standing patiently, presumably waiting to go get their next load.
Horseology
Al-Arabi Horse – Breed Spotlight
The Arabian horse breed has existed for so long that many different countries have developed strains which could be considered native. The Al-Arabi is an Arabian bred specifically in Iraq.