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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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The big day is almost upon us. But I’m betting you might still be able to get something in time, so I thought I’d continue throwing horsey ideas out there.
If you haven’t seen my 2010 Gift Roundup be sure to check it out for a whole slew of ideas for horse lovers. Today I thought I’d go for something cute enough for the kids, but cool enough for adults too…lunch boxes. 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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Now that the breeds section has been finished for a while, suddenly I’ve had a renewal of interest in sharing the alphabet with my readers. There are so many amazing types of animals out there to be discovered.
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. Today it’s about breeds that start with M, from the M’Bayar of Senegal thought to come from the mighty Barb to the Mytilene Horse which has been bred on islands off the coast of Turkey for the last millennia.
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Over the past few weeks I’ve featured some colorful horse art collections and this week is no exception. Today it’s all about the blondes, those handsome and fair animals we call palominos.
This color comes from a chestnut horse that is affected by a creme dilution gene (sound confusing?). Equine genetics is incredibly involved, good thing these artists didn’t need to understand them to paint pretty palominos. Be sure to also check out the art of white (pt. 2), black (pt. 2), red & pinto horses.
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J&M Acres Horse Rescue is a non-profit rescue in Maple Ridge, BC. We rescue most of our horses from auction or from off the racetrack. Our aim is to get as many horses as we can off the meat truck and adopted into loving homes so that we are able to rescue more.
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Shopping days are coming to a close so if you haven’t gotten something for everyone on your list, get crackin’! Always here to help, I’ve collected all of my gift idea guides into one handy post, literally something for everyone.
This list also includes additional ideas sent to be by other people and I do hope everyone will leave their ideas & wares in the comments below.
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While I’m not a big believer in using soap on animals very often, (it strips their coat of essential oils) sometimes it’s unavoidable. When it’s bath time, it’s bath time.
Although it seems self-explanatory, sometimes it helps to know any tips & tricks before attempting to wash a horse for the first time. This quick video provides an overview of washing techniques with advice for the best ways to get your animal clean.
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In creating and maintaining this site I’ve been feeding an appreciation for art more than anything else. It’s been great fun to find horse art from many different places and in many different styles.
Today I thought I’d stray from the norm and share something even more unique, art that celebrates the strange creature that is called Centaur. Half man, half horse – this is one creature from mythology that grapples with a real identity crisis with a notorious reputation that proceeds them.
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As a writer I’m a firm believer that books are an important part of life. When I was a kid if I wasn’t riding I was reading & I hope to pass that on to future horse loving generations. Here is a great list of horse books that any horse person will love. For each one I’ve provided a brief description, a link to where they can be found on Amazon and a peek inside where available.
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Now that the breeds section has been finished for a while, suddenly I’ve had a renewal of interest in sharing the alphabet with my readers. There are so many amazing types of animals out there to be discovered.
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. Today it’s about breeds that start with L, from the rare (but hardy) Lac la Croix Pony to the mysterious Lyngen Horse thought to be a native of Norway.
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