Basics 
Care
Colors 
The last collection in my horse art by color series is the bay animals, last but certainly not least. This is perhaps the most common and widely recognized horse colors on the planet & comes in a wide variety of stunning shades.
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Horses in the Bushes – Topiary Horses
Image from Angelskiss31
Finding horses in strange situations is something I enjoy, from snow to sand to clouds I look for them everywhere I go. Luckily there are plenty of photographers who seem to feel the same way that share their visions with the rest of us.
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Quagga – Extinct Equidae
Although we have come to know and love domestic horse, there are quite a few members of the equidae family that are sadly no longer with us.
Hard Luck Stories
So I thought I’d start sharing some of the cousins that didn’t make the genetic cut (or got in mankind’s way a few times too often). The first one I’d like to share is the Quagga which is a southern subspecies of the Plains Zebras. The name Quagga comes from the Hottentot speaking people of the South African interior & is an imitation of their call (it’s actually used to describe all zebras in the area).
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The History of Dressage
Dressage is often called an art instead of a sport because it can be simply breathtaking to watch. Although it looks effortless, it’s far from it and requires a well trained horse and hours of practice to get it right.
Today’s video provides a little history on this beautiful art form as well as some information for those who want to get involved. Whether you are a horse pro who is looking for something different or a beginner trying to decide your favorite area of the equine world, this video may be of interest to you.
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A One Horse Open Sleigh
Regardless of what your faith or what holidays you celebrate it’s hard not to enjoy horse art. So my gift to everyone today is a fun collection of horses with sleighs in art.
Happy Holidays
As this year draws to a close and the holiday madness begins to slow it’s a great time to appreciate a little artwork. Interestingly enough, many of these come from Russia & many of them picture famous Orlov Trotter animals pulling racing sleighs.
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Horses in The Ice
Image from ulrichsson
Who doesn’t love a good horse ice sculpture? They are cold, drippy and carved into your favorite animal – they are temporary art that only lasts for so long. In fact, the photographs are all that remains of these particular ice sculptures.
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Horse Breeds Beginning With N
It’s time to learn a little more about our giant domesticated horse world and visit another letter of the breed alphabet. I had no idea there was so many different breeds until I started researching…and by then it was too late, I was hooked.
If you haven’t met the rest of the alphabet, be sure to do so A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M. Today it’s about breeds that start with N, from the now extinct Namaqua Pony of South Africa to the relatively new Novokirghiz developed in Kirghizia early in the 20th century.
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Appaloosa Horse Art
It’s that time of the week again, time for some colorful horse artwork.
Horse Grooming Kits
It’s definitely too late to be ordering your gift ideas now so hopefully everyone is finished with their last minute shopping. I thought I’d toss some more ideas out there for those of you who will have your own holiday money to spend.
Keeping Clean
Lets face it, grooming is one of the activities that brings us closer to our animal. It’s a bonding moment that’s entirely about taking care of them. Here are a variety of grooming kits – something for everyone. For each one I’ve provided a brief description, a link to where they can be found on Amazon and a closer look where available.
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Horse Colleges & Universities
Perhaps one of the best ways to stay on top of the equine industry is being formally educated at a credible equine educational facility. Luckily there are a lot of them out there and some of them even offer online courses.
So Many Schools
While this is a big list it isn’t a complete one. However I will continue to add new schools as I find them, so be sure to check back. For now there is plenty of education here to chew on and hopefully you can find one near you.
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How to Pick A Hoof
Lately I’ve been featuring brief how-to videos about some of the most basic of horse care. Although this is old hat for seasoned horse people, picking feet can be a daunting task for a beginner.
First & foremost it’s important to remember to be careful & gentle when you are dealing with the ‘business’ end of any horse. This video provides brief instructions for making an often unpleasant job a little easier.
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