Horseplay Category

Horse Image of the Week

Black & white ponies

Why We Like It

There is something quite unexpected & cute about this image. While most of it is the yin & yang effect, but some of it is the casual & relaxed behavior of the subjects. We think they are feral ponies, but aren’t quite sure where they are in the world. They look rugged, fuzzy & we just want to scratch behind their ears!
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Read Black Beauty Online – Chapter 49. My Last Home

Black Beauty on The EquinestWelcome to Chapter 49, the final chapter of Black Beauty online – this book was written by Anna Sewell. Be sure to check out Ch. 48 if you haven’t already and you can find all published chapters on the Black Beauty page.

Chapter 49. My Last Home

One day during this summer the groom cleaned and dressed me with such extraordinary care that I thought some new change must be at hand; he trimmed my fetlocks and legs, passed the tarbrush over my hoofs, and even parted my forelock. I think the harness had an extra polish. Willie seemed half-anxious, half-merry, as he got into the chaise with his grandfather.

“If the ladies take to him,” said the old gentleman, “they’ll be suited and he’ll be suited. We can but try.” Read more