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Horses on the Battlefield Alongside Brave Soldiers

Debbie Disbrow — Fri, 26 May 2023 19:48:07 +0000

Horses have been on the battlefield alongside brave soldiers for centuries. And today they still serve with many brave military people in heroic acts of service throughout our great country. Horses are and have been some of the greatest unsung heroes. In World Wars, horses were used not only to carry artillery and supplies but...

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Turquoise: Protective Stone of the Horse

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 21:03:13 +0000

Google defines turquoise as “a semiprecious stone, typically opaque and of a greenish-blue or sky-blue color, consisting of a hydrated hydroxyl phosphate of copper and aluminum.” This stone has been a long-time favorite of mine for two main reasons. First, I adore the colors of the stone as it reminds me of the natural world,...

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5 Native American Horse Breeds

Emily Fought — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 18:25:32 +0000

Cow pony, buffalo horse, mustang, and Indian pony are a few names that describe the horses Native Americans rode. They basically represent the same horse. The history of these animals is long and interesting. It’s said the Spanish brought them to the New World in the 1500s. These horses had Arabian, Barb, and Andalusian blood....

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The History of Horseshoes

Casie Bazay — Wed, 23 Sep 2020 14:20:01 +0000

Horses and horseshoes—the two have a long history together, but believe it or not, horseshoes came about long after the domestication of horses around 4,000 BC. In fact, widespread need for hoof protection didn’t fully arise until hard-surfaced roads came along, and even then, horseshoes were mainly used in the wetter, warmer climates where hooves...

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Five of the World’s Rarest Horse Breeds

Casie Bazay — Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:58:34 +0000

The American Cream Draft Known for its beautiful champagne or cream color and amber eyes, the American Cream Draft horse originated in the early 1900’s and is the only draft breed native to the U.S. still in existence. The breed began with a cream-colored draft mare called “Old Granny” who passed on the champagne gene...

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The Chincoteague Ponies

Emily Fought — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 11:29:38 +0000

During the month of July, the Saltwater Cowboys gear up for the annual Pony Swim celebration in Chincoteague Island, Virginia. Those that enjoyed Marguerite Henry’s popular book, Misty of Chincoteague, may already be familiar with this spectacular event. The main attraction is a bunch of Chincoteague Ponies. They are a shaggy, sturdy herd of wild...

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10 Best-Selling Horse Books of All Time

Emily Fought — Tue, 19 Nov 2019 20:47:23 +0000

There’s nothing quite like a good book and cup of coffee. Equestrians like their books just like anyone else. We grew up reading fictional stories about little girls and their ponies. And in adulthood, we turned to inspiring tales of famous horses. These fictional and nonfictional stories made us laugh, cry, jump with joy, and...

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