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As I continue to power my way through the site looking for sections that may need attention I’m finding things I can’t wait to share with my readers again.
Some time ago I began collecting lists of plants that are toxic to horses. As my list grew I even started trying to take some of my own images to use. Today I’m proud to say that I’ve contributed a variety of the images in that section.
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Image from Heidi Pruess Grew
As I’ve been delving into the strange & unusual world of horse art I’ve been sharing collections as I go along. It was an interesting summer and I’m looking forward to an even more artistic autumn & winter season.
Let’s face it, there are only so many ways you can represent a horse in art…however there are an almost unlimited number of art forms & techniques that give each piece it’s own panache. For each piece I tried to track down the artist & it’s current location (if anyone is privy to info about a piece, please leave it for me in the comments below so I can add it).
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Lets face it, palominos are really pretty animals. What with that golden color and those long blonde locks, what’s not to like?
Although most people think of deep, copper animals with creamy mane & tail (like Barbie’s horse) palomino shades are actually quite varied & interesting. In fact, they can range from an almost white color, to a very deep chocolate brown (all the while retaining their white-blonde locks). But interestingly enough there are a number of different color genetic combinations that create such a similar coloration it’s hard to tell them apart.
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If you’ve ever wondered or daydreamed about what it’s like to be a jockey, today’s post is for you. The two videos below put you in the drivers seat as these jockeys train with a camera on their helmet.
Although most of you are probably riders & know what the back of a horse’s ear looks like, it’s interesting to see them in a racetrack context. Not to mention it makes me want to get on a horse and have a good gallop!
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Awhile back I posted part 1 of my horse postcard collection and it’s time to take a look at part 2. It’s been a lot of fun to discover horse art in such a variety of unique places & I’m nowhere near finished.
The imagery is almost cheeky, which seems appropriate in the animal industry, but not so expected for their time period. Cheeky works for me so I thought these were fabulous & wanted to share them with my horse-loving readers. I don’t have dates for all of them, but the artwork or photography on them is obviously not from the 21st century…some of them even look like they’ve been used or (gasp) even mailed!
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Image from Kissammee
There is no doubt about it, The Black Stallion is one of the best horse books ever written. Walter Farley went on to produce an entire series based around this mighty stallion, releasing them almost every other year without fail.
If you are a horse person and haven’t read Walter Farley’s horse books, you’ve been missing out. He is truly a master of the horse book domain and every young horse lover will enjoy them, guaranteed. Here is a list of his horse books in the Black Stallion series, for each one there is a link to where they can be found on Amazon, a brief description & a look inside where available.
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Today I’m going to switch it up and post about something other than horses. Although they are my favorite, I’m an animal (and art) lover in general and fancy most things with fur & four legs.
I ran across these drawings the other day and was absolutely blown away by them. Auguste was a 19th century French illustrator, most recognized for his illustrations of children’s publications. Mr. Vimar drew other animals too, but it’s clear he had a thing for elephants & I collected my favorites to share. The illustrations below are from a book titled Le Boy de Marius Bouillabès (if anyone’s interested).
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Image from Jason Pier in DC
Lately I’ve been looking for more of the unusual where horse art is concerned, and recently I’ve featured everything from embroidery to fun old postcards. Since I threw my posting schedule out the window (literally) I’ve been exploring my creative side.
One of my guilty television pleasures is Antiques Roadshow, so I decided to go on a virtual equine roadshow of my own in the hopes of finding some cool equestrian theme antiques to share. Horses have always made popular toys & the majority of what I found probably made youngsters somewhere very happy. They are very different of the bright, plastic horse toys of today aren’t they?
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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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Two horse colors that are perhaps the most commonly mistaken for one another are buckskin & dun. However there is a world of difference between the two and although a similar coloration they come from completely different genetics.
Both dun & buckskin can be a golden colored body with a black mane, tail & legs. The body color can range from a light, creamy tan to a deep, rich gold. Both of them stem from a different dilution gene on a bay animal, so it’s easy to see the confusion. I probably say this about all of them, but I do love this coloring.
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Anyone who has looked at my interview here at the Equinest knows that I was a horseshoer for alot of years. I was ask by Paige for my input about hoof care.
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Lately I’ve been on a mission to get older sections of the site updated with new copy & graphics. The breeds section was a huge project that took months to complete so other parts need attention.
Today I’m proud to announce that I’ve given my care section a new face & I’m hoping it’s easier to navigate and use. This section features general tips, info about horse feed, a general layout of ownership costs, tips for stabling your horse and a guide to plants your horse shouldn’t eat.
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