Horse Articles: Other
Opinion essays, and articles that don't fit in the other categories.

Horses in the Stars
by C. Tadlock

Equuleus, Centaurus, Pegasus, and the Horse Head Nebula are four equine-inspired astrological phenomena.


Chinese & Indian Horse Myths by C Tadlock

The Elusive Civil War Morgan by Meridith Sears
Excellent article that includes photos of Civil war horses.

Horse Show Ribbon Quilts
What do you do if you have ribbons laying around the house? Turn them into a pillow or quilt!

Horse Talk by Sandra Olsen
Terms with equine origins such as "dark horse", "don't change horses in midstream", "putting on airs", etc.

The Perfect Horse by Annamaria Tadlock
What is the Perfect Horse?

Say NO! To NAIS
A poem by By Sue Martin

Animals and Paychecks
by Ron Hevener

The Unknown Danger- Ron Hevener
Animal rights extremists attack a horse barn... and represent a new danger to all horse owners.

This Is The Forest of No Return by Ron Hevener
Animals are the key to our emotional development. There are plenty of human beings for us to interact with and learn from as we grow and take our place in the world. All of us have parents, and neighbors. But, only by playing with, caring for and being around animals - other forms of life - do we discover...

"The Tide is Turning" by Ron Hevener
"But, "HSUS" isn't the local "humane shelter" in town. It isn't a humane shelter at all. It's a business name. "

The Mystery of Girls & Horses: an essay by Caterina Tadlock
Many young girls today are fascinated with horses. It is well known in the horse world that far more girls than boys are involved in horse sports, associations, and clubs, with the exceptions being horse racing and rodeo. In the past, however, it was mostly men and who were involved with horses.

Buzkashi: The National Sport of Afghanistan
Buzkashi is an ancient equestrian sport played in Afghanistan that dates back to the 13th century.

Invasion of the Privacy Snatchers by Ron Hevener
"How does this relate to horses? It relates because, while we are busy enjoying our horses and all that they mean to us, organizations pretending to be "pro-animal" are flocking to our legislative authorities with all kinds of complaints using people like the out-of-work lawyer wanna-be."

Funny Foods: Strange things horses have been fed by A. Tadlock
Sparrow eggs? Fish? Yes -- these, and even stranger, things have been fed to horses!

Racehorse Injuries - Statistics

Rodeo Injuries (to animals) - Statistics

Those who can dream- Ron Hevener
"It was our interest in purebred animals that opened the door. We met at the races, at shows or just through the networks of the breeds we are interested in. After all, a fine horse or dog is an incredible thing, respected and admired all over the world."

What's It All About? by Ron Hevener
"I get lots of letters from people asking about horse shows and why they matter in the overall scheme of things. Let's take a closer look at that question. "

The Mark of A Champion by Ron Hevener
Like a painting that isn't finished until the very last stroke of the artist's brush, a prized show horse was unveiled only when the breeder was ready. Today? Things are far different in that respect today. Today, it's all about winning as soon as you can.

"You Are The Greatest Teacher" by Ron Hevener
"Today, the horses we love and care for have a great affect on how we look at the world around us. Horses are in the news, in movies, books, and all kinds of advertisements. What is their appeal? We know the answer to that."

 

 

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