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spooky skeleton horse with grim reaper behind it
Equestrian Lifestyle, Famous Horses, History
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April 7, 2025

Horse Ghost Stories

It's only April, but I was hit with inspiration. Really, my kids gave me inspiration every day, and one day they started asking about ghosts.  I've tried to make ghosts funny, as kids get scared of lots of things. They are young, they don't know how the world works, and their imaginations ar[...]

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Gem Twist thoroughbred gelding show jumping legend
Equestrians, Famous Horses, History
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August 26, 2024

Gem Twist, the Legend

Gem Twist was argueably one of the most famous show horses of all time. Even if your non-horsie friends might know him, although not for his show record. They might know him because he was cloned. In a marvel of how far science has come, he was able to be cloned two years after his death in order t[...]

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Gem Twist thoroughbred gelding show jumping legend
Olympic symbol over the paris skyline
History, Horse Shows
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July 29, 2024

Olympic Equestrian Controversies

The Olympics is in fully swing, with a busy equestrian schedule. This year it's in the incredible Palace of Versailles. As a long time fan of the giant building, I'm also a fan of riding next to it. I'm never going to the Olympics but I can still dream of riding there, maybe there's a trail ride.[...]

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przewalski horses at the zoo
Breeds, News
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July 13, 2024

Endangered Przewalski Horses Surface at Livestock Auctions

There are about 2,500 Przewalski horses left in the world, making them an endangered species. At one point, there were only 12 horses left, but thanks to captive breeding programs their numbers have increased. Due to their endangered status, they are heavily monitored, and kept only in zoos or th[...]

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przewalski horses at the zoo
pit pony pulling coal out of a mine with handler standing next to him
History
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July 8, 2024

The Pit Ponies

Reg patted the horse gently. "Easy, easy," he murmured, trying to calm him. The horse had only been in the mines for three weeks, and was not adjusting well. His hooves clattered on the rock ground, as he stepped nervously to one side, bumping against the wall of the shaft. There was very little ro[...]

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horse jumping in the handy hunter class at upperville
Farms, History
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June 3, 2024

The History of Upperville Colt and Horse Show

The tiny town of Upperville is about to be flooded with the annual yearly June migration. 2,000+ riders will emerge, seemingly from thin air, much like the cicadas that are infesting other parts of the country. Luckily these riders aren't clinging to your clothing, but they are waiting impatiently[...]

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horse jumping in the handy hunter class at upperville
man riding dressage at the Cadre Noir in Fance
Europe, History, Travel
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May 28, 2024

The Most Prestigious Riding Schools in the World

Among all the riding schools in the world, there are a few that are exceptionally great. They have centuries of history and learning behind their methods, based on principles from the greatest names in classical riding. The skills these schools teach are so important, they have been listed as a UNE[...]

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portraits of Catherine Walters
Equestrians, History
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May 24, 2024

The Equestrian Life of Catherine Walters, the Victorian Courtesan

They say one way to afford to own horses is to find a rich husband. After all,  horses are an expensive and time consuming hobby. If you're working to afford it, you hardly have time to ride. She never married, but she did find many men willing to pay for her love of horses, which some might s[...]

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portraits of Catherine Walters
black stallion horse Docs Keepin Time Hollywood
History
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May 13, 2024

Docs Keepin Time, Horse Actor

Docs Keepin Time, barn name Justin, is one of the most well known horse actors of all time, most famous for staring in the 1994 movie, Black Beauty. But even after, he had a lengthy career working in show business. Despite his talent on screen, he originally wasn't meant for Hollywood. Like many of[...]

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statue of a Ferghana horse from China
Breeds, History
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March 23, 2024

The Heavenly Horses of Ferghana

Horses are the foundation of military power, the great resources of the state but, should this falter, the state will fall. Ma Yuan (14BC - 49AD, Han Dynasty Military General and horse expert When Emperor Wu came to power, the Chinese had been using cavalry for the previous 200 years. Before[...]

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statue of a Ferghana horse from China
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