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Monthly Archives: October 2008
Animal Street Art
A little off the topic of horses, but worth a look just the same. Looks like garbage on the street one instant, and the next instant it looks like a living creature, brilliant!
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A Brief History of the Unicorn
There is a lot of debate about the reality of the elusive unicorn & there are a lot of believers out there. This is an elusive creature said to possess great powers and pureness, & interestingly enough they have a presence in the mythology of many independent cultures around the world.
But Where Do They Come From?
The idea that so many different places share similar lore could mean that such an animal existed. Different theories circulate within these cultures as to how the animal came to captivate people and create its place in history.
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Horse Pictures from Costa Rica
Spanish horses are prevalent in the Costa Rican society, everything from the ambling gaited Paso Fino horses to the riding animals that display clearly Iberian and Barb bloodlines.
It’s incredibly interesting how these hardy bloodlines have changed in the Western world since the Spanish brought their mounts over to the ‘New World’.
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Rare Horses on The Equinest
Most horse lovers know their breeds and can point out a Quarter Horse or an Arabian no problem, but what about a Georgian Grande Horse or a Kerry Bog Pony?
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Horse Pictures from Panama
Still a necessary form of transportation in many parts of Panama, the horse is more than just a family pet to many who live there.
Of course there are plenty of horses in Panama that actually put food on their owner’s plate by taking tourists for rides.
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Hiring a Horse Sitter
Truly, it is an understatement to call hiring a horse sitter difficult. You know how hard horses are to take care of because you do it every day. How can you possibly trust someone else to be able to handle all of the what-ifs that go along with the care of your animals?
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Horse Pictures from New Zealand
Home of some of the friendliest people on earth (and where they filmed Xena the Warrier Princess), New Zealand is a lovely (if remote) place where horse culture is a large part of life, for both work and play.
Funny Horse Pictures – You Don’t See That Everyday
They say people do the strangest things, but clearly that can be said for almost any animal. Here are a few examples of horses doing things you just don’t see every day.
Kind of Messed Up…
Can’t say I agree with all (any) of them, but you have to admit, they make you do a double take.
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Do Unicorns Exist?
There seems to be quite a controversial debate, what do you think?
Horse Pictures From Ireland
The Irish Draft horse is one of the most popular eventing mounts used in competition today.
Although the Draft is Ireland’s claim to fame on the show circuit, the tough native ponies and local draft breeds have earned the Irish a name in the horse industry as well.
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Horses Like To Dance Too
Andreas Helgstrand and Blue Hors Matine dancing in 2006
These two should be an inspiration to dressage riders everywhere. It’s long, but by the end you will be glad you watched the whole thing.
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