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Interesting Facts About the Arabian Breed

Click to see VideoLast week we took a look at a brief history of the Arabian breed. While searching I found a lot of great videos about this majestic breed so video Sundays in June are officially dedicated to the Arabian.

This video provides a quick look at some interesting facts about the Arabian breed that you may not know (albeit these are western facts). For example, who knew that George Washington preferred the breed? Mysterious animals, their legacy has carried across oceans and we continue to learn more about them.
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Mara @ Whitebrook Farm – Horse Bloggers of the Week

Whitebrook FarmToday the blogger of the week is hilarious Mara, book (& movie) review extraordinaire. You can find more of her stuff on her blog Whitebrook Farm (& don’t forget to grab her RSS feed while you are there).

If it’s in print, on cable or on the big screen and it has anything to do with horses, chances are Mara has watched/read it and written a lengthly review about it. Her articles are well thought out and should I find a title I want to read I’ll definitely look up her review before I open the cover.
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History of the Arabian Breed

Click to see VideoMany will agree that the Arabian horse has to be among the most majestic and beautiful of all breeds. In fact, the blood of the ancient animals has been used to refine and enhance other breeds all over the planet.

A favorite of horse lovers worldwide, the Arabian family tree is large and has branches throughout Asia, the Middle East & Africa. Their origins are a mystery, however their spirit, beauty and hardiness has been prized for hundreds and hundreds of years.
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Jessica McCune – Horse Blogger of the Week

Tacky Tack of the DayToday’s blogger of the week is Jessica McCune a talented model horse artist. You can find more of her stuff on her blog Tacky Tack of the Day (& don’t forget to grab her RSS feed while you are there).

This blog is one of those ‘guilty reads’ she posts some atrocious images, has opinionated views & I love it that she shares them. Beyond just ugly to look at, much of the equipment she posts is of poor quality or downright abusive. Snide name aside, the articles on her blog are surprisingly thoughtful in their critiques (& her scary pink saddles of the week segment is priceless).
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Terry Stanley Revisited

Terry's Horse ArtTuesday is artist appreciation day & today it’s all about the work of Terry Stanley, another artist I found via Twitter.

Artist of the Week

Todays artist creates bold imagery that is full of life and movement. Terry’s use of bright color and texture imbues her animals with character and personality. A lover of the flashier horses, she is a fan of Vanners and Rocky Mountain Horses.
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Equine Exercises – Squats

Click to see VideoLast week we took a look at simple seat building exercises so in the vein of equine fitness this week we take a look at more helpful exercises for riders…namely the dreaded squats.

Although painful, squats are great exercises for riders (and who knew there were so many different varieties). The video below shows several different types of squats, specifically chosen to strengthen the muscles of riders. Like the seat exercises, these are not just great for riding, but great for working problem areas for many women…the lower body & upper legs.
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Julie Size – Horse Blogger of the Week

Riding AsideSomething very different today, the horse blogger of the week is Julie Size who is also the regional editor for Saddle and Bridle magazine. You can find more of her stuff on her blog Riding Aside (& don’t forget to grab her RSS feed while you are there).

There are very few blogs out there about riding aside so in a way Julie’s sets the standard. Her enthusiasm for (and complete immersion in) the discipline makes her posts colorful & they provide a glimpse into a horse industry virtually unknown to many of us. This is one dedicated blogger, Julie also maintains several blogs beyond her sidesaddle adventures.
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Kelli Swan Revisited

Kelli's Horse ArtTuesday is artist appreciation day & today it’s all about the work of Kelli Swan, another artist I found via Twitter.

Artist of the Week

Todays artist uses her pencil to bring horses to life. Her drawings cover a wide variety of disciplines and for each one she tells a simple story with no need for words. Her favorite horses are the flashy ones, especially the Morgan.
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Seat Building Exercises

Click to see VideoWhen it comes to riding, having a strong seat is vital. Anyone that rides will tell you that riding a horse uses muscles that you don’t use for anything else. Regardless of your discipline, sitting astride an unpredictable animal is hard on the body & strong muscles will help to keep you balanced should when the unexpected happens.

The video below is short and offers easy exercises that you can do while mounted (at a standstill or a walk) and they all emphasize keeping your seat deep and developing essential riding muscles. They are simple exercises and while they may look a little silly, they are meant to develop muscle in the lower body, thighs and bottom.
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Jackie Baker – Horse Blogger of the Week

Regarding HorsesToday’s blogger of the week is Jackie Baker, you can find more of her stuff on her blog Regarding Horses (& don’t forget to grab her RSS feed while you are there).

Not just maintaining her own blog, Jackie also writes a blog about her horse Ace & the trials & tribulations of her first venture into horse ownership. On her own blog Jackie’s articles are well-laid out and easy to read, plus she provides close coverage of the upcoming 2010 World Equestrian Games and their regular WEG Radio Show.
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Juliet R. Harrison Revisited

Juliet's Horse Artistic PhotographyTuesday is artist appreciation day & today it’s all about the work of Juliet R. Harrison, another artist I found via Twitter.

Artist of the Week

Todays artist doesn’t use a paintbrush or a pencil, she uses a camera to create her art. Her photography is unique and her eye for perspective is superb. She is an indiscriminate lover of all horses and appreciates the vast differences (and angles) the horse world has to offer.
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