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Horse Breeds Beginning With I

Horse breeds that start with IAt this point I’m working my way into the lower half of the breed alphabet and I’m looking forward to the next letter. I’m officially up to the I’s at this moment and getting motivated for the J’s.

If you haven’t met the rest of the alphabet, be sure to do so A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H. Today it’s about breeds that begin with I, from the robust Ibérian Warmblood a larger, more athletic Ibérian animal to the lightning fast Italian Trotter that have made a racing name for themselves worldwide.
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Horse Breeds Threatened With Extinction

Threatened BreedsWriting about so many different breeds has been a real education, not just about horses but about the road we’ve traveled on their back. In doing that I’ve earned an even larger appreciation for an animal I’ve loved my entire life.

Is Your Horse a Threatened Breed?

Every single breed is important for the contributions they have made and we have a responsibility to these animals whose numbers are so low. Be sure to take a look at animals with even lower numbers from the critical list as well.
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Horse Movies of the 2000s

woman on a horse on an alien planet

Today it’s all about horse movies of the 21st Century which has some fantastic flicks to offer like animated favorite Spirit of the Cimarron, Seabiscuit the tearjerker & the inspirational Hidalgo. Each one provides a brief description with links to their IMDB, a clip of the film & where they can be purchased online. Enjoy!

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Common Horse Eye Problems

Click to see VideoWhen it comes to horse health, it’s important to remember the whole animal when it comes to preventative measures.

Important Bits

The eyes are more than just the window to the soul, horses need them to see out too. Being aware of common eye ailments allows you to be on the lookout for symptoms and do what you can to prevent problems in the first place.
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Updated Equine Events Calendar

2010 EventsLately I’ve been taking some time to go through old pages & posts to update them. The longer you write, the more you want to go back and fix your older stuff.

A Look Back

In doing that I’m finding all sorts of fun sections that I haven’t done anything with in far too long. They deserve a little TLC so I’m going to give them all a facelift one by one. First things first, the Events section is newly updated & check out events for 2010!
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Horse Breeds Beginning With H

Horse breeds that start with HHitting H feels like a big accomplishment, the horse breed alphabet is heavy in the first half and right now I’m almost half way through.

If you haven’t met the rest of the alphabet, be sure to do so A | B | C | D | E | F | G. Today we’ll take a look at notable breeds that begin the letter H, from the lively stepping Hackney Horse the quintessential carriage horse from England, to the golden colored Hungarian Dun an aboriginal horse of Hungary.
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Horse Breeds in Critical Danger of Extinction

Breeds in Critical DangerAs I’ve spent the last few months researching & writing my breeds section I’ve come to care about each & every one of them. Not only for their contribution to life as we know it, but for their continued patience and understanding with us as a species.

Is Your Horse a Rare Breed?

Because each one is so precious to us for their unique contribution, we have to take care of those that carry low numbers. There are a number of breeds that are in very real trouble and each one listed on this page is in critical danger of becoming extinct.
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Horse Movies of the 1990s

boy and girl with a horse

Today it’s all about horse movies of the 1990’s, which gave us interesting flicks like Wild Hearts Can’t Be Broken, silly humor like Hot to Trot and the long awaited Return to Snowy River. Each one provides a brief description with links to their IMDB & where they can be purchased or watched online. Enjoy!

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