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Awhile back I posted some interesting & fantastic old horse photographs and as I’m working through old post ideas I found part 2 (with more to come).
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How To Apply Polo Wraps
Although it seems like a relatively simple task, applying polo wraps properly is not as easy as it looks. Placement, tightness, and direction of application must all be taken into consideration.
This handy video provides a crash course for applying wraps (in general) but specifically polo wraps for workouts. They are a great way to protect legs from trauma as well as damage during exercise, not to mention they are a fun way to personalize your pony.
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Impressionist Horse Art
While admittedly impressionism isn’t my favorite of art forms, it does have a simple beauty that can’t be denied. In my searches for horse impressionism my appreciation for this artistic type has actually grown…some of these are magnificent.
I’ve Got the Impression
Although I couldn’t find any Monet horses, I was able to locate some of the other greats & I’m delighted with this collection. Obviously online isn’t the best venue for this type of art, but if you stand back from your computer & use your imagination you can get the idea.
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How to Draw Horse Books
My post about how to draw horses (Pt. 2) have been popular ones, so I decided to expand on that idea as gift ideas. This is an entirely unique way to feed your favorite horse lovers hobby.
When I started reasearching I found all kinds of books created to help budding artists draw the difficult equine form. Whether you want to draw caricatures or lifelike animals one of these books can help. For each listing I’ve provided a brief description & a link to where they can be found on Amazon.
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Horse Breeds Beginning With J
The breeds section is finally completed and with that I’m celebrating a big job well done. Although it will only remain finished until I find more breeds I have yet to list (which is inevitable).
If you haven’t met the rest of the alphabet, be sure to do so A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I. Today it’s about breeds that start with J, from the highly adaptable Jabe Horse from Kazakhstan to the enormous & powerful Jutland known for their association with the Carlsburg brewery – pulling the beer.
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Colors Section Updated
Slowly but surely I’m updating each section of the site. There is some great information on the site that isn’t so easy to find & navigate, so it’s winter cleaning time.
One Thing At A Time
Today I wanted to tell everyone about updates to the colors section. The colors were some of the first posts & wrote on the site and have slowly evolved into a section of their own. And rightly so, the genetics of horse colors is an incredibly involved and complicated business that is difficult to boil down into simple terms.
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Black Horse Art 2
Horse Theme Clothing Gift Ideas
It’s difficult to find horse clothes that aren’t overly horse, or worse yet overly garish. Luckily I was able to find a few fun items that I want for myself and I had to share them.
We are well on the way to the holiday countdown so it’s time to snap to action if you aren’t finished with your shopping. Here are some fun ideas (mostly for girls, sorry guys) that would look great under your favorite horse lover’s tree. For each selection below there is a link to where it can be found on Amazon and a brief description..
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Unusual Horse Art Pt 7
Image from Andrew®
Over the past year I’ve featured a huge collection of unusual horse art and it is growing every day. I’ve got a think for unusual art and I’m clearly obsessed with horses so it just fits.
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How To Deworm Your Horse
Unfortunately deworming a horse is something that all horse owners have to be familiar with and regularly maintain. It can be a job for the vet, but many prefer to save money (& time) doing it themselves.
Here is a quick how to video that provides techniques & tips for deworming horses yourself. Be sure to discuss the best products & techniques to use with your vet before you attempt any medicating yourself.
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The Military Horses of Giovanni Fattori
Last weekend I posted the domestic horses of Giovanni Fattori and today I wanted to share a completely different style of his art, one that features the military.
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Horses for Baby
It’s black friday and everyone that hasn’t already is getting their shop on. For those of you who know horse lovers I’m here to help, I’ve got tons of fun horsey ideas to share with you.
Today it’s all about the little ones and although babies may not know they love horses, their moms & dads sure do. I looked specifically for cute and classic with a whole lot of unique thrown in. For each adorable selection below there is a link to where it can be found on Amazon, a brief description and a closer look where available.
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