Recently I received an email with information about UC Davis Extension’s summer horsepacking trips. They look like fun…the good, horsey, dirty kind. There are two adventures to choose from and I’ve provided info about them below.
The size of a modern pony, this is one of the larger equidae ancestors. They were found in the forested areas of North America during the middle Miocene (17 – 11 million years ago).
Image from mary hodder Coldblooded or draft animals are a very obvious type as their physical characteristics tend to be so very large. The term generally describes larger, more robust animals that are bred for heavy work.
In creating and maintaining this site I’ve been feeding an appreciation for art more than anything else. It’s been great fun to find horse art from many different places and in many different styles. Unique Art For A Unique Creature Today I thought I’d stray from the norm and share something even more unique, art […]
My post about how to draw horses (Pt. 2) have been popular ones, so I decided to expand on that idea as gift ideas. This is an entirely unique way to feed your favorite horse lovers hobby. When I started reasearching I found all kinds of books created to help budding artists draw the difficult […]
Perhaps no horsemen have been painted more than these harbingers of doom (except maybe Don Quixote). They are only mentioned in one book of the Bible (Revelations) and they are not a welcome sight. A Little About The Boys This is a doomsday post worthy of Halloween, and all of the works here provide a […]
Although this is part of the toxic plant section, it should really be considered a section of it’s own so I’ve updated it separately (and what a job that was). Section of the Week However, it’s a big section and if it helps people identify toxic plants in their pasture it’s an essential one. This […]
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. Section of the Week Some time ago I began collecting lists of plants that are toxic to horses. As my list grew I even started trying […]
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 & […]
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From care to colors to riding schools, here are some essentials to get you started. Care Breeds Colors Jobs Types Stables Glossaries & Terminology Translate Anatomy Hoof Glossaries Bridle Racing Helpful Resources Resources Museums Charities Theft Resources Calculators Colleges Horse Play Gift Ideas Horse Art Horse Movies Horse Books Organic Horse Treat Recipes So there […]
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. […]