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Buckskin And Dun Are Not The Same Thing

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.

Golden Horses

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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No Foot, No Horse

Today’s information is a guest post courtesy of Gary Minshall, long-time farrier and photographer extraordinaire. You can find him & his work on facebook.

Farrier's Anvil
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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The Care Section Has Been Updated

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.

Section of the Week

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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Borat at Hampton Classic Horse Show

I must admit, I find Borat absolutely hilarious and in fact I think that Sacha Baron Cohen is a comical genius.

That said, he can be an acquired taste, but this clip is too funny not to share if you give it a chance. Not a part of his Borat movie, this is a clip from when he was just a lowly television star in the UK.

Remember as you are watching that his humor is cynical and wholly tongue in cheek. It’s truly amazing just how patient & impatient the woman is with him as he rambles on.

Image from kouk

As I’ve been posting some unusual types of art lately & thought it was time to share another piece of my unusual horse art collection.

Roaming The Web

Being a big fan of the unusual, I’ve searched far & wide online for interesting horse art so there is even more than this still to come.

Be sure to go take a look at the first four parts as well Pt. 1 | Pt. 2 | Pt. 3 | Pt. 4
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Pewsey White Horse

Image from daz smith

The Wiltshire White Horses are one of my favorite bits of historic Britain. And it’s not just me, they are such a unique element that other cultures have created their own white horses.
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Horse Breeds Beginning With I

Horse breeds that start with I At 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 Breeds Writing 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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The Bones of A Horse

Gary's Work

Today’s post is a horse poem sent to me by Gary Minshall, I loved it and asked him to share one of his images to go along with it.
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Horse Movies of the 2000s

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!

Common Horse Eye Problems

When 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

Lately 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 Care & Breeds

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