Latest on The Equinest
March 3rd, 2010 by Paige
It’s Wednesday and time for another dose of online horse games. I started cataloguing these games some time ago when I wrote a post about them & with reader additions the list continues to grow.
So I’ve developed more organized lists separating them into different types. As always different games will appeal to different people & these lists help you target your interests. Be sure to check out jumping games, dress up games & racing games too!
This list encompasses a number of flash games that don’t really fall into any other category. From Horse Bowling to Pony Memory to Dungfoo Donkey, there is hours of entertainment here.
Continue reading…
Posted in Equine Online | 1 Comment »
March 2nd, 2010 by Paige
Name
Werner RentschÂ
Website Places you can find my work online
You can find some of my work on my Facebook page or at several sites listed on google, including:
American Academy of Equine Art
Artful Home
Lynda Anderson Galleries
Equidae Gallery
Chisholm Gallery
Continue reading…
Posted in Horse Art, Interviews | 1 Comment »
March 2nd, 2010 by Paige
Lately I’ve been using Tuesdays as a day to share horse artists, but it was time for a change. The fun of a website is the ability to change on the fly & I decided it was time to show off some more contemporary horse art.
I’ve been fortunate enough to have interviewed some amazing equine artists, photographers & authors so I thought it was time to re-visit some of those interviews.
Continue reading…
Posted in The Equinest | No Comments »
March 1st, 2010 by Paige
Often referred to simply as ‘Del Mar’, he Del Mar National originated as part of the annual San Diego County Fair and is now in its 65th year of operation.
This is one of the oldest & most prestigious equestrian competitions in the western states and runs for three weeks, a week for western, a week for dressage & a week for hunters/jumpers.
The show attracts over 3,000 horses during competition weeks and is held in a recently refurbished world-class facility.
Continue reading…
Posted in Events | 1 Comment »
March 1st, 2010 by Paige
Often a starting off point for ambitions jockeys-to-be, a groom is one of the entry level jobs working with horses. Despite this fact, it takes a lot of grit and a serious knowledge of horses to do a great job.
Master of All Trades
The groom wears a number of hats during a normal workday and many tasks will fall under their command. However this is a position that benefits from a solid knowledge of horses, strong communication skills and a teamwork ethic.
Continue reading…
Posted in Horse Jobs | No Comments »
February 28th, 2010 by Paige
Something a little different for the artistic horsey DIY crowd (especially the ones who hate the color of their saddle). Sometimes change is good.
This process isn’t strictly for saddles, almost any light colored leather can be dyed (the darker colors, a tad more difficult). Whether you want to dye your saddle, bridle or that pair of boots, this vid provides some of the basics for the process.
Just remember, dye is permanent (and messy) so make sure you wear grubby clothes & shoes.!
Continue reading…
Posted in Videos with Horses | No Comments »
February 27th, 2010 by Paige
There is a long list of horses in mythology and these tales come from all corners of the earth. It’s interesting to see that such a noble, beautiful animal is often portrayed as no-good.
Lately mythology has peaked my interest so I’ve been doing some research into how horses of mythology are given life. In doing that research I’ve collected quite a list from cultures worldwide and I’m attempting to look at each one in more detail.
The horses of mythology: a few of them you may know, a few of them you’ve never heard of and a few of them we should all steer clear of.
Continue reading…
Posted in Horseplay | No Comments »
February 26th, 2010 by Paige
This is a celebration of the American Quarter Horse put on by the American Quarter Horse Association.
The goal of this gathering is to help improve the relationship between people and their animals through education & understanding.
Fun for everyone, there will be seminars, demonstrations, contests, trail rides, shopping & a youth area too!
Continue reading…
Posted in Events | No Comments »
February 26th, 2010 by Paige
Part of running a successful website is keeping up with the industry which means reading horse blogs & paying attention to relevant websites.
Over the past few years of posting & using social media I have saved hundreds of URLs and if they have an RSS feed I try to keep up with their blog too.
What is RSS Anyway?
If you have heard of RSS (or not) and don’t really understand it, here is a simple explanation & a video that will clear it up.
You Gotta Love People Who Write About Horses
Recently I did some organizing and thought it was about time I gave credit to those horse bloggers & writers who I’ve followed for quite some time now. Some of them are writers, some artists, some photographers, some simply horse people with knowledge to share…the variety is what keeps things interesting.
Continue reading…
Posted in The Equinest | No Comments »
February 25th, 2010 by Paige
Before moving to Brooksville, FL and starting E.N.V.I., I taught and trained in Pinellas Park. Still new to the area, Mrs. Susan, now a beloved friend and client, decided to give me a try and hired me to find her “dream horse.”
Susan is an aspiring dressage rider who loves Arabians. She had very clear specifications. She wanted a calm, bay Arabian, who would be successful at dressage.
She also had personality specifications, as this would be her lifelong pet. What a challenge!
Continue reading…
Posted in Horseplay | No Comments »
