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Explore the transformative role of horses throughout human history; equines were instrumental in the spread of agriculture, language, culture, technology and more.
The Horses that whistle
In the never-ending fields, where the grass whispers with the morning mist, moving softly through each blade, the due droplets giving that morning freshness of fresh cut grass, with every breath and the sun shining down warming everything that it sees as the coldness of the early morning frost leaves like smoke rising from the ground, like a fire with no flame, the air fresh, the soft crunch of the frosty ice under your feet with every step crystallizing a cast of your memory, you stop and turn around to see your path of no return.
By George Knight6 years ago in Petlife
Lay Dee Pete
"Lay Dee Pete, get your butt back here!" I was dressed in riding boots and a brown velvet hard hat, and tears were flowing down my cheeks. Not from a fall, or anything that drastic. No, I was crying because my twelve-year-old Palomino Quarter Horse mare, Lay Dee Pete, had escaped and taken it upon herself to trot down one of the busiest streets in the town where I lived. So far, she'd trotted past my elementary school, past the bus loop, the local hospital, and was now on her way to the local fire station. I was trailing, miserable and afraid, down the street in her wake. She had her tail up jauntily. Just another blond out for an afternoon jog.
By Leigh Macfarlane6 years ago in Petlife
Most Legendary Horses of All Time
Horse racing is a fantastic sport. Not only is it one of the oldest sports in the world, but today, it is enjoyed all over the globe and the events can attract millions in prize money. As you can see, that’s pretty serious business. However, there’s a common theme that seems to constantly occur - the jockeys seem to get all the praise and attention. Well, we wanted to switch that stereotype on its head and give the horses the recognition they deserve.
By Deepika Sharma6 years ago in Petlife
American Buyers in Germany
Every dressage rider has dreamed of their ideal dressage horse. If you are an American and interested in buying your dream dressage horse chances are you've considered traveling to Germany to find your perfect dressage horse. I am not here to give you a step by step plan for how to buy a horse in Germany, but I do think you need to be prepared for how you will be approached once you arrive. Speaking as someone who worked in dressage stables you may not be flattered by the way German breeders and dealers view American clients. You may also want to think twice before spending thousands on shipping and handling to bring this dream horse home from Germany.
By Leighton Beck6 years ago in Petlife
Kentucky Fall
I have owned horses all my life while residing in my beloved Kentucky home, but this beautiful creature, in the picture above was by far my absolute favorite. We found one another on a snowy February evening of 2009 in Knoxville, Tennessee and I can say without a doubt, that it was truly love at first sight. At the time I was in ninth grade and spent more time with my four legged friend than kids my own age, completely by choice of course. I don't know at what point Diesel went from being just a pet to a best friend, but it became a known fact that he was my world and the thought of parting with him was not even in the same orbit. We were the weekend warriors of trailing riding and exploring, not focusing on what was in front of us or behind us, blazing through life as it tried to drown us.
By Jade Hiltner6 years ago in Petlife
Safe Passage
Nothing bad had happened all day. The aged bay Arabian gelding tossed his shaggy, black mane and snuffled a deep, resonant sigh, the sort of whoosh an old horse expresses when his world is in complete order. The sun’s amiable rays had warmed his swayed back and bony withers all afternoon. He flared his nostrils, inhaled deep the Louisiana gulf breeze, fragrant with wisteria essence, and sighed again. Utter contentment. Blessed day.
By Alexandra Bonifield6 years ago in Petlife
Keeping Promises
Do you believe in magic? I work primarily with special needs animals,each one of them influencing my heart, and my walk on earth in this life. I absolutely know that the creatures who come into my life are ones that have chosen me specifically to gift me with there wisdom. They have touched my heart, and soul, and have allowed me to have the most beautiful dreams.
By Allison Levy6 years ago in Petlife
Tremaines Riding Stables
Tremaines Stables has been offering far more than just horse riding lessons for decades. Children from the age of three upwards learn how to care for horses and develop a bond with them as well as learning how to ride. Many of the kids who take lessons at the riding school today are the children or even grandchildren of former clients.
By Laura Holton6 years ago in Petlife
