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Here is the next national day for your entertainment
National Help a Horse Day on April 26th each year encourages horse lovers and advocates to join forces and protect abused and neglected horses.
To Claim this one today all I require is a short story about your favourite horse and a image of a horse in your log.
Mine
Brumbies.
A brumby is a free-roaming feral horse in Australia. Although found in many areas around the country, the best-known brumbies are found in the Australian Alps region. Today, most of them are found in the Northern Territory,
with the second largest population in Queensland. ( Source wikipedia)
April 26th
- National Audubon Day
- National Dissertation Day
- National Help a Horse Day
- National Kids and Pets Day
- National Pretzel Day
- National Richter Scale Day
- National South Dakota Day
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Love a great horse.
Especially a clydesdale.
Used to love seeing the CUB crew in and around Melbourne.
Got to feed one once as a kid.
I was in awe.
TFTL
Especially a clydesdale.
Used to love seeing the CUB crew in and around Melbourne.
Got to feed one once as a kid.
I was in awe.
TFTL
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Time to go so I can meet the changes that are about to be implemented as most do not meet the guidelines in wiki. Clan Minotaur
It was inevitable that I would become a 'horsey person'. One of my grandfathers was in the Light Horse and the other a jockey and then a trainer of thoroughbreds.
My horsey life started very early with the purchase of a totally unsuitable horse for a beginner called Rocky. His aim in life was to dump me and run away. He was hard to catch, difficult to handle and a bolter!!
But at the age of 30 he finally mellowed and became quite affectionate.
Lots of other horses followed over the years but my favourites were the thoroughbreds and I was lucky enough to own a few ex racehorses that I successfully competed on.
Thoroughbreds are definitely my favourite breed and we have had some brilliant champions in Australia. But my all time favourite was Black Caviar who was undefeated in all her 25 races.
We have never seen her in real life but do have a photo of her statue in Nagambie and hope that will do to log this cache.
Thanks.
My horsey life started very early with the purchase of a totally unsuitable horse for a beginner called Rocky. His aim in life was to dump me and run away. He was hard to catch, difficult to handle and a bolter!!
But at the age of 30 he finally mellowed and became quite affectionate.
Lots of other horses followed over the years but my favourites were the thoroughbreds and I was lucky enough to own a few ex racehorses that I successfully competed on.
Thoroughbreds are definitely my favourite breed and we have had some brilliant champions in Australia. But my all time favourite was Black Caviar who was undefeated in all her 25 races.
We have never seen her in real life but do have a photo of her statue in Nagambie and hope that will do to log this cache.
Thanks.
Well I have not been such a great horse fan over the years but my favorite is a current up and coming race horse called Almighty Will who is part owned by my son. 
I have to also admit I have won a little money on him so my nomination is ALMIGHTY WILL
I have to also admit I have won a little money on him so my nomination is ALMIGHTY WILL Rated: for Overall Experience
Black Beauty was my favorite book as I went through a stage of loving horses when I was in yr 7 at school.
TFTLC
TFTLC
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I have always loved the Akhal-Teke breed. The Akhal Teke horse is believed to be one of the oldest surviving and purest of horse breeds. Known for their greyhound-like appearance & coats that often gleam with a metallic shimmer, the Akhal-Teke horse is one of the easiest breeds to recognize by sight. They are quite simply built for speed & stamina in hot weather.
Thanks so much for the horse cache on Help a Horse Day, Youngoldfella!
Thanks so much for the horse cache on Help a Horse Day, Youngoldfella!
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I attended the Dayboro Mega Event and was fortunate to meet some friendly horses whilst looking for a cache. They came over to the fence for a pat and made my day. I think there were quite a few visitors during the event so the horses would be well tended with pats. My favourite horse is a gentle horse. Thanks for the national day cache.
The Gypsy Vanner Horse is a magnificent one
Like some fantasy creature of legend or a magical steed from a fairy tale come to life, so the Gypsy Vanner Horse seems. Its enormous power and presence, made unintimidating by the gentleness of its nature, adorned with an abundance of flowing mane, tail, and feathers, make it a breed that attracts a crowd of new admirers wherever it goes.
A relatively new breed in North America, the history of the Gypsy Vanner is as romantic as its appearance. The story begins with the Romani people (more frequently called Gypsies) of Great Britain and Ireland, and their desire to breed a horse that fit their vision of the ideal caravan horse to suit their wandering lifestyle. This horse had to possess the physical strength to pull the heavy wagons, or “vardos,” that functioned as portable houses, the hardiness to endure life on the road without shelter or feed beyond whatever patches of grass were available, and the even keeled temperament that would allow them to be safely handled, even by children. A flashy, eye-catching coat was considered a bonus.
Like some fantasy creature of legend or a magical steed from a fairy tale come to life, so the Gypsy Vanner Horse seems. Its enormous power and presence, made unintimidating by the gentleness of its nature, adorned with an abundance of flowing mane, tail, and feathers, make it a breed that attracts a crowd of new admirers wherever it goes.
A relatively new breed in North America, the history of the Gypsy Vanner is as romantic as its appearance. The story begins with the Romani people (more frequently called Gypsies) of Great Britain and Ireland, and their desire to breed a horse that fit their vision of the ideal caravan horse to suit their wandering lifestyle. This horse had to possess the physical strength to pull the heavy wagons, or “vardos,” that functioned as portable houses, the hardiness to endure life on the road without shelter or feed beyond whatever patches of grass were available, and the even keeled temperament that would allow them to be safely handled, even by children. A flashy, eye-catching coat was considered a bonus.
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I would have to say Black Caviar is an outstanding champion.
Black Caviar is a retired champion Australian Thoroughbred racehorse undefeated in 25 races, including 15 Group One victories, eclipsing the previous mark set by Kingston Town. She was named WTRR World Champion Sprinter in 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013
Black Caviar is a retired champion Australian Thoroughbred racehorse undefeated in 25 races, including 15 Group One victories, eclipsing the previous mark set by Kingston Town. She was named WTRR World Champion Sprinter in 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013
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We have always loved the Clydesdale breed of horses. They seem such gentle giants.
The Clydesdale is a Scottish breed of draught horse. It is named for its area of origin, the Clydesdale or valley of the River Clyde, much of which is within the county of Lanarkshire.
The origins of the breed lie in the eighteenth century, when Flemish stallions were imported to Scotland and mated with local mares; in the nineteenth century, Shire blood was introduced.. The first recorded use of the name "Clydesdale" for the breed was in 1826; the horses spread through much of Scotland and into northern England. After the breed society was formed in 1877, thousands of Clydesdales were exported to many countries of the world, particularly to Australia and New Zealand. In the early twentieth century numbers began to fall, both because many were taken for use in the First World War, and because of the increasing mechanisation of agriculture. By the 1970s, the Rare Breeds Survival Trust considered the breed vulnerable to extinction. Numbers have since increased slightly, but the breed is still listed as vulnerable.
It is a large and powerful horse, although now not as heavy as in the past. It was traditionally used for draught power, both in farming and in road haulage. It is now principally a carriage horse. It may be ridden or driven in parades or processions; some have been used as drum horses by the Household Cavalry,
Many thanks for this National Day YOUNGOLDFELLA
The Clydesdale is a Scottish breed of draught horse. It is named for its area of origin, the Clydesdale or valley of the River Clyde, much of which is within the county of Lanarkshire.
The origins of the breed lie in the eighteenth century, when Flemish stallions were imported to Scotland and mated with local mares; in the nineteenth century, Shire blood was introduced.. The first recorded use of the name "Clydesdale" for the breed was in 1826; the horses spread through much of Scotland and into northern England. After the breed society was formed in 1877, thousands of Clydesdales were exported to many countries of the world, particularly to Australia and New Zealand. In the early twentieth century numbers began to fall, both because many were taken for use in the First World War, and because of the increasing mechanisation of agriculture. By the 1970s, the Rare Breeds Survival Trust considered the breed vulnerable to extinction. Numbers have since increased slightly, but the breed is still listed as vulnerable.
It is a large and powerful horse, although now not as heavy as in the past. It was traditionally used for draught power, both in farming and in road haulage. It is now principally a carriage horse. It may be ridden or driven in parades or processions; some have been used as drum horses by the Household Cavalry,
Many thanks for this National Day YOUNGOLDFELLA
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11 Interesting Facts About Palomino Horses
With their glistening golden coats and beautiful blonde manes, Palomino horses are an all-around favorite. They've been around since ancient times and have been revered for their brilliant coloring ever since. Palominos exist in every corner of the world, and it's not unusual to see them earning ribbons at local horse shows, strutting center stage in high profile events, and even running free in herds of wild mustangs.
Palomino horses are recognized for their gorgeous good looks, but how much do you actually know about these popular horses? Keep reading to learn more and discover all the reasons why people can't help but fall in love with Palominos.
1. Palomino refers to a color, not a breed.
The first thing you need to know about Palomino horses is that they're not a specific breed. They're definitely easy to spot, but a Palomino horse is identified by its coat color, not its breed.
Almost every horse breed can produce a Palomino. To be a Palomino, a horse must have a gold-colored coat with a white mane and tail. Everything comes down to individual genetics, not breed.
2. 50% of all Palomino horses are Quarter Horses.
There's a long list of horse breeds that could potentially produce a Palomino. Out of those, however, the best odds seem to come with Quarter Horses. About 50% of all registered Palomino horses are Quarter Horses.
American Saddle Horses, Thoroughbreds, Standardbreds, and Tennessee Walking Horses are also common horse breeds for the Palomino coloring.
3. You need two specific genes to produce a Palomino horse.
The gorgeous coloring of a Palomino horse is created with a chestnut base coat coupled with a single allele of a "cream" dilution gene. There are different coat colorings that appear similar to a Palomino, but a horse can't be a true Palomino without those two genes.
4. Some horse breeds look like Palominos, but they're not.
Without the cream gene, a horse cannot be a true Palomino, It can be hard to tell, however, when certain horse breeds produce chestnut coats that can look golden in color.
The Haflinger horse is a good example of this. This breed does not carry the cream dilution gene required of all Palominos. But looking at a Haflinger's light coat and white mane and tail, it can be easy to see why they are sometimes confused for Palominos. They are, however, genetically chestnut horses.
5. Palomino horses come in different shades.
Palominos are always golden, but there is some wiggle room when it comes to exact coloring. Shades can range from a pale gold, to creamy, brassy, and a deep gold.
For their manes and tails, Palominos must have mostly white hair, but a few darker strands are considered okay.
6. They can change color.
A Palomino's coat color can change based on a few factors. First, diet can affect how light or dark a horse's coat color is. Hay or grain that is high in protein can lead to a darker coat color or even dappling.
Palominos can also undergo dramatic color changes as the seasons change. Their winter and summer coats can be so different that they look like completely different horses.
7. Palominos were once reserved for royalty.
Queen Isabella of Spain is famous for a lot of reasons, and history shows that she loved Palominos. She reportedly owned over 100 of these golden horses and kept them at her residence. She forbade commoners from owning them, and only members of the royal family and a few favored nobles were allowed to ride them.
Queen Isabella is also largely responsible for spreading Palomino love around the world. She sent horses to North America to spread her influence and add more Palominos to the native gene pool.
8. Native American culture was altered because of the introduction of Palominos.
After Queen Isabella sent her prized horses to the New World, there was a sudden increase in the local horse population. Many of those horses were Palominos, but it was the population surge itself that ended up affecting Native American culture.
With more horses available, Native Americans started trapping and taming more horses. This allowed them to hunt more effectively, travel faster, and they even influenced the tribes during times of war.
9. Golden horses were used in the crusades.
There's no clear answer as to where or when the Palomino horse first appeared. We do know, however, that these golden horses have been revered for centuries.
During the Crusades, Palominos were considered the ideal mount. Not only did they look impressive riding into battle, they were also strong, fast, and easily trained.
10. The first Palomino horse ever officially registered was named El Rey de los Reyes (the king of kings).
The Palomino Horse Association is relatively new, and it's mostly due to the actions of one man—Dick Halliday. Halliday researched the colorization for years and wrote magazine articles to garner the public's attention.
In 1935, he officially registered his golden stallion named El Rey de los Reys. Halliday's horse started a chain reaction that led many other breeders to specialize in this beautiful coloring and register their own horses.
11. Mr. Ed was a Palomino.
The famous Mr. Ed from the 1960's comedy show is one of the most famous Palominos to ever live. The talking horse was played by a gelding named Bamboo Harvester. The show is in black and white, so it's hard to tell, but Mr. Ed had a gorgeous golden coat and white mane and tail.
With their glistening golden coats and beautiful blonde manes, Palomino horses are an all-around favorite. They've been around since ancient times and have been revered for their brilliant coloring ever since. Palominos exist in every corner of the world, and it's not unusual to see them earning ribbons at local horse shows, strutting center stage in high profile events, and even running free in herds of wild mustangs.
Palomino horses are recognized for their gorgeous good looks, but how much do you actually know about these popular horses? Keep reading to learn more and discover all the reasons why people can't help but fall in love with Palominos.
1. Palomino refers to a color, not a breed.
The first thing you need to know about Palomino horses is that they're not a specific breed. They're definitely easy to spot, but a Palomino horse is identified by its coat color, not its breed.
Almost every horse breed can produce a Palomino. To be a Palomino, a horse must have a gold-colored coat with a white mane and tail. Everything comes down to individual genetics, not breed.
2. 50% of all Palomino horses are Quarter Horses.
There's a long list of horse breeds that could potentially produce a Palomino. Out of those, however, the best odds seem to come with Quarter Horses. About 50% of all registered Palomino horses are Quarter Horses.
American Saddle Horses, Thoroughbreds, Standardbreds, and Tennessee Walking Horses are also common horse breeds for the Palomino coloring.
3. You need two specific genes to produce a Palomino horse.
The gorgeous coloring of a Palomino horse is created with a chestnut base coat coupled with a single allele of a "cream" dilution gene. There are different coat colorings that appear similar to a Palomino, but a horse can't be a true Palomino without those two genes.
4. Some horse breeds look like Palominos, but they're not.
Without the cream gene, a horse cannot be a true Palomino, It can be hard to tell, however, when certain horse breeds produce chestnut coats that can look golden in color.
The Haflinger horse is a good example of this. This breed does not carry the cream dilution gene required of all Palominos. But looking at a Haflinger's light coat and white mane and tail, it can be easy to see why they are sometimes confused for Palominos. They are, however, genetically chestnut horses.
5. Palomino horses come in different shades.
Palominos are always golden, but there is some wiggle room when it comes to exact coloring. Shades can range from a pale gold, to creamy, brassy, and a deep gold.
For their manes and tails, Palominos must have mostly white hair, but a few darker strands are considered okay.
6. They can change color.
A Palomino's coat color can change based on a few factors. First, diet can affect how light or dark a horse's coat color is. Hay or grain that is high in protein can lead to a darker coat color or even dappling.
Palominos can also undergo dramatic color changes as the seasons change. Their winter and summer coats can be so different that they look like completely different horses.
7. Palominos were once reserved for royalty.
Queen Isabella of Spain is famous for a lot of reasons, and history shows that she loved Palominos. She reportedly owned over 100 of these golden horses and kept them at her residence. She forbade commoners from owning them, and only members of the royal family and a few favored nobles were allowed to ride them.
Queen Isabella is also largely responsible for spreading Palomino love around the world. She sent horses to North America to spread her influence and add more Palominos to the native gene pool.
8. Native American culture was altered because of the introduction of Palominos.
After Queen Isabella sent her prized horses to the New World, there was a sudden increase in the local horse population. Many of those horses were Palominos, but it was the population surge itself that ended up affecting Native American culture.
With more horses available, Native Americans started trapping and taming more horses. This allowed them to hunt more effectively, travel faster, and they even influenced the tribes during times of war.
9. Golden horses were used in the crusades.
There's no clear answer as to where or when the Palomino horse first appeared. We do know, however, that these golden horses have been revered for centuries.
During the Crusades, Palominos were considered the ideal mount. Not only did they look impressive riding into battle, they were also strong, fast, and easily trained.
10. The first Palomino horse ever officially registered was named El Rey de los Reyes (the king of kings).
The Palomino Horse Association is relatively new, and it's mostly due to the actions of one man—Dick Halliday. Halliday researched the colorization for years and wrote magazine articles to garner the public's attention.
In 1935, he officially registered his golden stallion named El Rey de los Reys. Halliday's horse started a chain reaction that led many other breeders to specialize in this beautiful coloring and register their own horses.
11. Mr. Ed was a Palomino.
The famous Mr. Ed from the 1960's comedy show is one of the most famous Palominos to ever live. The talking horse was played by a gelding named Bamboo Harvester. The show is in black and white, so it's hard to tell, but Mr. Ed had a gorgeous golden coat and white mane and tail.
The Andalusian or Spanish dancing horse.
The Andalusian, also known as the Pure Spanish Horse or PRE, is a horse breed from the Iberian Peninsula, where its ancestors have lived for thousands of years. The Andalusian has been recognized as a distinct breed since the 15th century, and its conformation has changed very little over the centuries.
The Andalusian, also known as the Pure Spanish Horse or PRE, is a horse breed from the Iberian Peninsula, where its ancestors have lived for thousands of years. The Andalusian has been recognized as a distinct breed since the 15th century, and its conformation has changed very little over the centuries.
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The DRAUGHT Horse is our favourite horse. Gentle, loyal, powerful and highly intelligent.
Hi young'n
Always enjoyed the Lone Ranger, especially to look at his magnificent horse SILVER:
Silver is the Lone Ranger's great white stallion. The horse was so named by Tonto who once remarked that the horse's coat looked like silver.
They soon find the white horse engaged in death battle with a buffalo, who has already wounded the horse and is about to finish it off when it is shot and killed by the Lone Ranger. The Masked Man and Tonto nurse the horse back to health, and though he badly wants the horse for his own, the Lone Ranger also understands that the horse has fought for his freedom and deserves to be free. When Tonto remarks that the horse, it's coat glistening in the sun, looks "silver white", the Lone Ranger calls out to him using the name "Silver", and for reasons stronger than gratitude, the horse decides to stay on with him. This started a new adventure for both the horse and Ranger.
TFTC and cheers
OldSaint
Always enjoyed the Lone Ranger, especially to look at his magnificent horse SILVER:
Silver is the Lone Ranger's great white stallion. The horse was so named by Tonto who once remarked that the horse's coat looked like silver.
They soon find the white horse engaged in death battle with a buffalo, who has already wounded the horse and is about to finish it off when it is shot and killed by the Lone Ranger. The Masked Man and Tonto nurse the horse back to health, and though he badly wants the horse for his own, the Lone Ranger also understands that the horse has fought for his freedom and deserves to be free. When Tonto remarks that the horse, it's coat glistening in the sun, looks "silver white", the Lone Ranger calls out to him using the name "Silver", and for reasons stronger than gratitude, the horse decides to stay on with him. This started a new adventure for both the horse and Ranger.
TFTC and cheers
OldSaint
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I do not have a favourite horse, now if it was cows that would be different. My daughter is a 'horsey' person and has always owned horses so I considered putting up a photo of one of hers. But, a friend posted this horse on facebook and I found it to be different so I decided to share it with everyone.
Akhal-teke, a horse breed over 3,000 years old. As if woven from silk and pearls, the breed comes from Turkmenistan, where it is a national symbol. It is also called the "golden" horse due to its appearance. There are 6-7,000 left in the world.
Akhal-teke, a horse breed over 3,000 years old. As if woven from silk and pearls, the breed comes from Turkmenistan, where it is a national symbol. It is also called the "golden" horse due to its appearance. There are 6-7,000 left in the world.
One of the most moving movies I've seen is The War Horse. It tells of the story of Joey, a bay thoroughbred horse raised by a British teenager who is bought by the British Army early in WW1 and takes us through the encounters Joey has with numerous individuals and owners throughout Europe and the tragedies of war that happen around him.
The Australian Stock Horse
The Australian Stock Horse, has been especially bred for Australian conditions. It is a hardy breed of horse noted for endurance, agility, and good temperament. Its ancestry dates to the arrival of the first horses in Australia, brought from Europe, Africa, and Asia.
The Australian Stock Horse, has been especially bred for Australian conditions. It is a hardy breed of horse noted for endurance, agility, and good temperament. Its ancestry dates to the arrival of the first horses in Australia, brought from Europe, Africa, and Asia.
Mine is Gunsynd 1972 horse of the year.
Gunsynd (4 October 1967 – 29 April 1983) was a champion Australian Thoroughbred racehorse who won 29 races and A$280,455 in prize money. In his seven starts over one mile (1,600 metres) he was only once defeated, by half-a-head in the Epsom Handicap.
3rd in 1972 Melbourne Cup with top weight.
Gunsynd (4 October 1967 – 29 April 1983) was a champion Australian Thoroughbred racehorse who won 29 races and A$280,455 in prize money. In his seven starts over one mile (1,600 metres) he was only once defeated, by half-a-head in the Epsom Handicap.
3rd in 1972 Melbourne Cup with top weight.
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In my early days at work Think Big won the Melbourne Cup. The following year in the work sweeps stakes I drew Think Big and he won for a second year in a row. At that time he was my favourite horse.
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Many thanks for following this series.
Brumbies.
A brumby is a free-roaming feral horse in Australia. Although found in many areas around the country, the best-known brumbies are found in the Australian Alps region. Today, most of them are found in the Northern Territory,
with the second largest population in Queensland. ( Source wikipedia)
Brumbies.
A brumby is a free-roaming feral horse in Australia. Although found in many areas around the country, the best-known brumbies are found in the Australian Alps region. Today, most of them are found in the Northern Territory,
with the second largest population in Queensland. ( Source wikipedia)
As a young lady I loved the story of Black Beauty.. Black Beauty by Anna Sewell is an animal autobiography which illustrates the importance of kindness towards animals.
Black Beauty had a life of kindness and mistreatment. After a traumatic downfall and coming close to death from overwork, Beauty at last finds a home in a beautiful spot with people who will care for him for the rest of his days.
Black Beauty had a life of kindness and mistreatment. After a traumatic downfall and coming close to death from overwork, Beauty at last finds a home in a beautiful spot with people who will care for him for the rest of his days.
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