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Bay Horse Art 2

Last week I featured some amazing art featuring bay horses and this week I’ve got more to share. The final installment (for now) of my horses in art by color collection.

The Art of Color

This has been a fun series of posts and has quickly put itself in my top ten favorites. I’ll be keeping an eye out for different colors (I’m keeping them sharp for some greys), because I just can’t seem to get enough horse art. Who knew there was so much out there? For now be sure to check out the rest of the colors. white (pt. 2) | black (pt. 2) | red | pinto | palomino | appaloosa
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A Little About Bend Or Spots

Bend Or Spots (also called Ben D’or, smuts and grease spots) are dark spots found randomly on a horse’s coat. This type of marking was named after a Thoroughbred stallion (a chestnut) called Bend Or.

Mysterious Spots

Their cause is unknown and they do not appear to be genetically linked to other spotting patterns, although they are often mistaken for them. Beyond the obvious case of appaloosa spotting patterns, roans can display similar patches of dark hair. Called ‘corn marks’ or ‘corn spots’, these are spots of solid colored hairs which grow over old cuts, scratches & scars. Another potential culprit is dappling which is patches of darker hairs on a lighter coat (often an indication of the grey modifier).
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What is An Andalusian?

Click to see VideoThe Andalusian horse is really one of the granddaddy’s of the horse breeds & their blood flows through the veins of most western breeds today.

Prized for their fluid movement and noble manner, this breed is recognized the world over. This video provides some interesting information about the breed, including mannerisms, temperament and colors.

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Horse Theme Cosmetics

Gift
Although the holidays are long gone, it’s always fun to find horses in unexpected places. It’s not often that you find cosmetics with a horse theme, but I ran across some and couldn’t wait to share them.

Something For You

Whether you are a horse girl or you just love one this is a fun and girly gift that keeps on giving. Share your love of horses with your love of beauty. 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 Breeds Beginning With O

Horse breeds that start with OLately Thursdays have been dedicated to the wide world of horse breeds and I’m having a great time with sharing, I hope everyone else is enjoying them as well. The breeds section is a huge one that took years to complete so it’s fun to show it off.

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 | N. Today it’s about breeds that start with O, from the rare and robust Ob Pony of Siberia to the wild Outer Banks Ponies that roam the Carolinas & come from the mounts of Spanish settlers early in the 16th century.
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Bay Horse Art

End of Romance - Antônio Parreiras
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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Quagga – Extinct Equidae

QuaggaAlthough 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

Click to see VideoDressage 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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