This is one horse who thinks quick on his feet…er his side…
Here’s hoping no one ever tries this at home!
Monthly Archives: July 2008
The Coolest Horse Trailer Ever
Quite possibly the coolest horse trailer ever built, this is transportation for the serious show circuit. It’s got everything you need to make being on the road feel just like home.
With all the comforts of home, a full bathroom, full kitchen and plenty of space to unwind after a hard day in the saddle.
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Horse Pictures From Portugal
With bloodlines closely tied to Spanish horses, the Lusitano is the Portuguese answer to the mighty Andalusian (they are basically brothers).
Another country noted for their horses, Portugal produces some beautiful animals many of which are bred for use in the bull ring.
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All Kinds of Animals On Water-Skis
I thought it was funny when I found the horse waterskiing…it appears all kinds of wacky people put their animals on water-skis, sort of like their own little circus.
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Horse Pictures From England
A look at the horses and horse culture of the lovely English countryside…where the constant drizzle provides heaven on earth for grazers.
Proud home to the bloodlines of the Shire horse and pioneers in the equestrian showing population, England has it’s fair share of horses.
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Horse Show Terminology & Lingo
Everyone can use a brush up on show ring lingo. Things are easier when you understand them, so learning a little of the terminology before stepping into the show ring can help you win points.
Green
A young horse, green hunters are in their first or second year of showing.
Hand
Unit of measurement for a horse which is equivalent to 4 inches. Horse and pony measurement is taken in hands from the ground to the withers.
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Water-skiing Horse or Horse Water-skiing?
Which one looks like more fun to you?
Ack! Embedding was disabled for the first video, if you still want to see you can watch it on Youtube.
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Rarest Ponies in the World F – K
There are a lot of animals out there that carry low numbers and while I am concerned about them all, it’s the horse & pony breeds I worry about the most.
With that in mind I’ve been posting about rare equine breeds to help draw attention to these incredible animals & their contribution to society. The second installment of the rarest ponies in the world series, this post is dedicated to the Fell pony all the way to the Kerry Bog ponies.
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Horse Pictures From France
Another installment of horses from around the world, today it is a country that neighbors Spain, today we focus on France. Noted for the lovely white horses of Camargue in the south as well as breathtaking vistas in the French Countryside and along the Mediterranean coast.
Horses are used in this country for work and play
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Darth Vader Sings the Blues
This one is off-topic, but funny just the same…and it will make you look at Darth Vader in a whole new light.
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It’s Not Photoshop, It’s Metallic Horses
Image from Kersti Nebelsiek
In doing my research for the horse color posts, I discovered that there are some horse colors that actually have a metal-like sheen to them. It turns out that this can actually come from more than one source.
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Horse Pictures From Spain
The next installation of horses from around the world, Spain has made a name for it’s fine horseflesh, namely the Andalusian horse.
The Spaniards have always loved their horses, in fact the Conquistadors took them wherever they traveled. As a result, many of today’s breeds have Spanish blood in their veins.
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