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The Wiltshire White Horses are definitely an intriguing part of the history in England. In fact, several other cultures have followed suite & created their own.
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Horse Breeds Beginning With D
Reaching horse breeds that begin with D was almost a relief, as the earlier letters are all rather large categories (although D isn’t a small one by any means).
If you haven’t already checked out the A’s, the B’s & the C’s they are worth a look. For today we will focus on breeds that begin with D, from the mysterious Dagestan Pony from the coastal plains of Russia to the athletic Dutch Warmblood known worldwide for their superior jumping ability.
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What Color is This Filly?
Recently I had a reader ask me about the color of one of her recent foals. Unfortunately the more I learn the more equine genetics confuse me. So I thought that some of my readers might be able to help.
The animals & all of the pictures belong to Cindy over at Windgate Miniature Horse Farm. Here is a little background on her parents & there are more pictures of her below.
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Horse Movies of the 1950s
It’s not a big decade for equine cinema, but with classics like The Courage of Black Beauty and Francis the Mule, the 1950’s are not to be overlooked. Each one provides a brief description with links to their IMDB & where you can watch them. Enjoy!
Horses in Fashion Pt 2
It’s striking just how many horses are used in the fashion industry and I’m under the assumption that they are treated fairly well. Even though some of them are subject to silly pictures and terrible fashion.
As I started looking for images I was delighted with how many fashionista horses I was able to find, plus I’m not finished looking so there may be a part 3 in the works. Back to work I go.
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Horse Types
In the world of equines it is understood that there are a wide variety of horse breeds, however within the horse world (and even some breeds) there are a number of types.
The List
Not all of the types listed below are officially recognized and some of them overlap. However they are used within the various industries in the horse world and are a different way of categorizing the equine animal.
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Horse Breeds Beginning With C
The never ending parade of horse breeds is always a source of entertainment. Each one has a story to tell and they all coincide with our own story of life on this planet.
If you haven’t already checked out the A’s & the B’s, be sure to meet them. Today we are going to take a look at breeds that begin with C, from the elegant Calabrese to the hardy Czech Warmblood.
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Snazzy Saddle Blankets
As the years go by and technology continues horse owners are able to find tack & equipment in a variety of snazzy designs. However there is something to be said for a good old fashioned saddle blanket (even if it is in a bright, unexpected color).
Here are some great examples of saddle pads with a western flair and a bold array of shades. With each one there is a brief description & a link to where they can be purchased on Amazon.
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Horse Movies of the 1940s
There is one from the 1930’s, but it’s 1939 & if we can find more from the 30’s we’ll create a list for them too. Each one provides a brief description with links to their IMDB & where you can watch them. Enjoy!
Checking For Gut Sounds
Although it may sound strange to someone who doesn’t know the equine animal, gut sounds are like music to a horse owner’s ears.
In a nutshell, no gut sounds usually means problems. Horses cannot vomit, so there is only one way out, which can present some very obvious problems.
Keeping Colic Away
This video covers how to listen to the gut of a horse you suspect has colic. However, part of any horse owner’s daily routine should be to check for gut sounds.
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Alton Barnes White Horse
Horse Breeds Beginning With B
Still writing those breed pages and finding a new favorite every day. The needs of mankind are a large part of the development of the equine species & each breed plays a large part of history itself.
If you haven’t already checked out the A’s, be sure to meet them. But today it’s all about breeds that begin with B, from the to the Baguales to the Byelorussian Harness Horse.
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