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 PonyBox News Trending This is the story of my horse, Polo. Yet it is not only about Polo, because you see her story is my story. In this day and age we often see things that have come to be known as 'fursonas', virtual creatures that Internet ...
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Exploring the History of Our Past looks at the transition from equine power to motor vehicles almost one hundred and twenty years ago in the mountains of Appalachia. Whether ridden or driven, the horse and mule were central to transportation over the rough, mountainous roads and ...
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You may have seen headlines recently stating that medieval horses used by knights were really ponies. A study done in England suggests that rather than the stately warhorses we picture ridden by knights in armour, pony-sized mounts would have been used. But, nay say many historia ...
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There are so many traditions surrounding the various holidays celebrated in December. One tradition that is part of Christmas in Wales is the visit of Mari Lwyd. The frightening-looking horse effigy tries to sing its way into homes where it then attempts to wreak havoc. This vide ...
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Why Horses is a video highlighting the benefits of equestrianism and promotes the horse industry in the state of Maryland. Learn why horses are good for you, and how they are good for your mind, body and soul, and if you visit Maryland, how to come in contact with the equine worl ...
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The horse has had a profound influence on human evolution. This half hour video examines equine domestication and explores the popular theories about who the first riders were and when the era of the horseback warrior began. ...
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Almost one hour in length, this documentary explores how the equines that are now called Iceland Horses arrived on the island of Iceland, how they affected the colonization of Iceland over 1000 years ago and how they continue to influence the life of the Icelandic people today. J ...
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By combining a love of reading with a love of horses, Saddle Up and Read wants to make reading exciting for black children while helping them discover a rich culture of equestrianism. Through books based on Black equestrians, incentives like a visit to a horse farm and library pr ...
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Why is there so little mention of the black cowboys when so many settlers of the ‘wild west’ were black? Hollywood is a huge factor, and a film based on the book ‘Ghetto Cowboy’ by Greg Neri explores the lives of black cowboys in both a historical and modern context. Through inte ...
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Black lives matter. And, so does their history. The Caucasion ten-gallon-hatted cowboy may be legend, but it might not be accurate. Skilled African Americans worked cattle, pioneered rodeo sports, ran famous cattle drives, and were the models for some of the best known Western mo ...
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Ex-military personnel who have been on active duty often struggle with PTSD when they return to what is supposed to be normal life. The suicide rate of veterans is alarming. But there are many programs that use horses to help wounded soldiers heal from their mental wounds. The lo ...
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Last summer, near a seaside resort in Bulgaria, archaeologists found a burial mound that contained 40 pieces of harness decoration. They are estimated to have been buried there in 333-250 BC. The pieces included round motifs similar to horse brasses and bridle rosettes. This was ...
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When it comes to wild horses, most of us picture the feral herds roaming the North American midwest. But, they aren’t the only wild or feral herds surviving on the Western Hemisphere. South America too, has free-roaming herds of horses, many direct descendants of the Spanish hors ...
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The new year is here, and it seems like a natural time to take a look back at the highs and lows in the horse world. Really, we’ve had enough of the lows haven’t we? So I’ll just take a look at some bright spots, which include annual inductions into various halls of fame. Now the ...
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In many countries November is the month to mark Armistice, Remembrance or Memorial Day. No matter what it’s called, it’s a time to reflect on and honor those who sacrificed to maintain our freedom. Services and events are often attended by veterans in full dress uniform, heavy wi ...
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Basic spurs haven’t changed much over the centuries. The earliest went around the rider’s heel and had a straight post on the back that was used to cue the horse. Often this was sharp, obviously intended to prick the horse. Later spurs, made about the 11th century had curved shan ...
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In Chinese symbolism the horse generally represents loyalty, bravery, success, endurance and progress. There are two main types of horse symbolism, tribute horses and victory horses. Tribute horses symbolize an increase in luck and prosperity. Victory horses are thought to symbol ...
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As soon as man learned to ride horseback, they probably rode horses into battles, raids and other types of conflicts. But the earliest use of horses in battle, 3000 to 4000 years ago, was for pulling loads. Eventually the chariot was invented with a driver and soldier standing in ...
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There is a distinction between equine and equestrian statues. Equine statues are statues of horses only. An example would be the bronze statue of Secretariat at Belmont Park, which shows Secretariat running freely with his mane and tail blowing in the wind. Equestrian statues sho ...
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It wasn’t long after the Spaniards arrived in what we now know as the Americas that the indigenous people who lived here began to see the value of the horses they brought. Whether they were gifts, captured strays or perhaps stolen, the horse would come to change everything for th ...
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Henry the Eighth (1491 - 1547) is probably the most notorious of the British monarchs. The second Tudor king was known for beheading or divorcing several wives and creating the Church of England, establishing himself, and not the Pope in Rome as the head of the church. He united ...
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Back in 2014, a group of archeologists dug beneath the Californian soil and unearthed three large horse skeletons. The skeletons were remains of three famous race horses that raced on the property when it was part of Hollywood Park, an elaborate race track supported and frequente ...
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So many horse breeds originated in European countries like Germany, France, and Great Britain that we forget that there are also many breeds developed elsewhere. Certainly, the Arabian Peninsula and area is where the Arabian, Barb, Akhal-Teke and other hot blooded breeds began. ...
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The horse has a long history with us, so it shouldn’t be surprising that there are museums around the world where horse lovers can learn more about them. Many museums feature a certain aspect of the horse world such as racing, art, horse-drawn vehicles or a specific breed. ...
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Remembrance Day and Memorial Day are celebrated in many countries during the month of November. It’s a time to thank veterans and remember fallen heros. Along with the human heros, many of us also give some thought to the thousands of four-legged heros that endured the horrors of ...
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This isn’t the story of just any marine. Sergeant Reckless was unique. First of all, I think I’m safe in saying she was the first female marine ever, certainly the first to be promoted to Sergeant. She was like her comrades in many ways – She liked a good breakfast of scrambled e ...
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