"What was any art but a mould in which to imprison for a moment the shining elusive element which is life itself - life hurrying past us and running away, too strong to stop, too sweet to lose."Willa Cather
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Mind Over Matter…
Understanding where horses come from has been a long road for most equestrians. Using that new understanding can dramatically change how one handles, cares for, and trains or rides their horse.“We treat horses the way others tell us to, as well as the way ...
Picking Up A Horse's Hoof
The idea of picking up a horse's hooves can intimidate some owners since a well-placed horse kick would really hurt! Such caution is good, but in reality if you pick up a horse's hoof properly you provide him with no leverage or ability to kick you. This ...
Simple Strategies To Stop Dog Barking
Barking is normal for a dog, and a little bit here and there is ok. However a dog barking all day long can be annoying even to the most patient dog lover. Here are some simple ways to help stop excessive barking: * Exercise your dog often. Tired dogs ...
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Horse Lover Gifts are simple to find as horse lovers are easier to please than you might think! For a solid, time-honored choice, try a T-Shirt or Sweater with an imprinted or emroidered horse design. Anyone who has horses can tell you that it just isn't the cleanest hobby. T-shirt and sweaters get soiled quickly and wear out frequently -- more are always welcome! Among other sites, www.cafepress.com has a wide selection of shirt styles with equine art imprints.
Another much-appreciated Horse Lover Gift is Gloves. Depending upon the recipient's location, either summer, winter, or all-weather gloves may be appropriate. If the horse lover is a rider, make sure the gloves specifically state "riding gloves." Riding Gloves are specially made to be durable and yet flexible enough for handling reins. Also, don't scrimp on this purchase. Your horse friend knows how quickly gloves where out in this sport -- buy the best quality you can afford. If cold weather is involved, consider giving Silk Glove or Sock Liners too.
When Horse Lovers aren't with their critters, they still like to show off their affection for Equus! Try a special piece of Jewelry such as a pendant, bracelet or earrings. If you aren't sure what breed of horse your friend has, or what riding style he/she participates in, try purchasing a
"general" horse theme design -- one without a saddle, bridle or rider on it.
Always appreciated by the Horse Lover is a Gift of Horse Art. Try a Limited Edition Horse Art Print as a very special gift. As Limited Edition Prints are signed and numbered by the artist, they have inherent value, but tend to cost much less than original works of art. A wide variety of horse prints are available -- just type "Horse Art Print" into your favorite search engine. Try adding a specific breed of horse or riding discipline keyword (such as "Friesian," "Arabian," or "Dressage") to refine your results.
And when Horse Lovers aren't riding or in the barn cleaning, they are often times at the computer emailing their other horse lover friends! Thanks to new printing methods, you can now purchase a wide variety of computer Mouse Pads with Equine Themes. These make great low-cost gifts that can be used and appreciated daily.
About the author:
Artist and Horse Lover Kelli Swan specializes in Pencil Drawings and Graphic Design Services. Her artwork is available through http://www.pencilplace.com. Her Horse Lover Gifts and Dog Lover Gifts are at: http://www.cafepress.com/kelliswan. Kelli's Graphic Design Services are listed at http://www.cygnetgraphics.com and her Gift Ideas are at http://animallovergiftplace.com.
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Wis. horses quarantined after disease exposureChicago Tribune, United States - 59 minutes agoWisconsin agricultural officials have quarantined 17 horses on 11 farms around the state after they were exposed to a contagious venereal disease. ... |
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