More fun horse line drawings for coloring, this time horses at work, whether it is pulling a wagon, or getting ready to round up the cattle.

Saturday is a great day to spend coloring with your kids, so what are you waiting for? Print a few out.

For each one I’ve listed the different sizes underneath, the size pictured is 600px wide, medium is 900px wide and large is 3000px wide.

More Coloring

For those of us lacking in the line drawing department, these are perfect for showing off your fine coloring skills. If you liked these, you’re in luck because there are more. Be sure to check out the Equestrian Coloring Pages & Horses for Coloring | Pt. 2.

There is a huge growth in the Equestrian market in the Middle east, although the area has always been known for its culture of fine horses.

They have seen a 250% increase in exhibition space since its first year in 2005 and are proud of their growing global audience.

Highlights

• Riding/ showjumping arena
• Vet networking session
• International equine art gallery
• Horse auction

When

March 18 – 20

Where

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre

Find Out More

Dubai International Horse Fair
Visitor Information
Exhibitor Information
Travel Info

Location

Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre
Hall 5 & 6

Be sure to visit the 2010 Equestrian Events Calendar and check back for info about the 2011 Dubai International Horse Fair .

Sport type ponies have been a staple in Europe for centuries, so it is no surprise that they made their way to the states.

Coming To America

The American’s quickly started their own breeding programs to establish bloodlines that suited their specific needs. Soon they had developed their very own American Sport Pony bloodlines and they have had their own registry since 1997.

Image from genewolf

The registry that governs this type breed will accept a number of breed bloodlines as long as they meed specific physical requirements.

Like Little Horses

Sport ponies are notable because they are required to move and look like small horses and not retain pony type characteristics.

More Information

American Sport Pony Registry
Introducing The American Sport Pony

I’m also looking for images of the American Sport Pony for their breeds page. Full credit & a link will be given to the photographer, if you have pics you are willing to share, please contact me.

The Emos take a lot of flack, but they aren’t so bad. In fact, even the animal kingdom can appreciate the look and as you can see horses are no exception.

As I dig through pages and pages of horse images, I collect all kinds and my collection of emo horses is large enough to share with the world. A tribute to emos everywhere.

Too Cute

No matter how you dress them up, they are still cute. These emo horses play the part with their melancholy eyes and well primped looking hair. If you liked these you may enjoy some pictures of urban horses too.

This race is held at a state-of-the-art racetrack which is host to over 50,000 every year for the cup and spans one mile, two furlongs (or 2 kilometers).

The World Cup alone is worth $6 million, and the 6 races that accompany it make this racing bill worth a total of $21.25 million.

The Races

• $10,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby
• $6 million Dubai World Cup
• $5 million Dubai Duty Free
• $5 million Dubai Sheema Classic
• $2 million Dubai Golden Shaheen
• $2 million UAE Derby
• $1 million Godolphin Mile
• Dubai Kahayla Classic for Purebred Arabians

When

March 27

Find Out More

Dubai Racing Club
P O Box 9305
Nad Al Sheba Racecourse
Dubai, UAE
+971 4 3270077
2009 Results

Location

Meydan Racecourse

Be sure to visit the 2010 Equestrian Events Calendar and check back for info about the 2011 Dubai World Cup.

Mythology says that the Centaur had a taste for the drink with a tendency to be overindulgent. This paired with his already wild and lusty nature made for notoriously delinquent behavior.

Origin Theories

Perhaps the most commonly held belief is that the centaur myth comes from the reactions of those seeing a horse and rider for the first time. The Aztecs were said to pass on similar myths surrounding their first glimpse of the mounted Spanish cavalry.

However, the ancient Greek authors who mention Centaur, describe the animal as a clearly joined beast. Not to mention that their drunken, brawling behavior made them a beast not to be trifled with.

Centaur is often depicted in scenes of battle with the Lapithae when they tried to run off with all of the Lapith women, (a battle which they lost – hungover, perhaps?).

Famous Centaurs

Chiron
Probably the most widely known Centaur is Chiron who, unlike his fellow Centaurs, wasn’t much of a drinker. He was known for being thoughtful & kind and often consulted for his skill with medicine.

One of the last highly respected Centaurs, Chiron provided instruction to many a pupil including Achilles, Heracles and Dionysus.

Sagittarius
The Centaur is also widely known as the Sagittarius sign of the zodiac chart. Man & horse united representing the physical embodiment of the corresponding constellation.

The duality of their nature is thought to apply to their psyche as well, often caught between the two natures of their being.

Lasting Power

These creatures have continued to appear in the artistic world for centuries. Although, interestingly enough, female centaurs (kentaurides) did not make an appearance in Greek literature and art until much later.

More Mythology

The horses of mythology are an interesting bunch, some good, some bad, and some really, really bad. But all of them have an interesting story to tell. I’ll continue to bring you their stories and in the meantime check out more mythological horse creatures.

Hippocampus | Unicorn | Kelpie | Tikbalang | pegasus

Alfred appreciated the horse as a subject from the beginning of his artistic career & was well known for his equine portraits.

While he cultivated his art in France, it was the British animal painters who inspired him and some of his most celebrated portraits were produced while he was in Britain.

He became quite fashionable as a portrait artist during the mid 19th century, although he chose to concentrate on his equestrian (and dog) paintings. This is just a small selection of his prolific equine work.

Loving Horse Art

If you enjoyed these, there is plenty more to see. I’ve got a think for art in general & many of the great artists appreciated the horse as a subject.

Rudolf Koller | Peter Nicolai Arbo | George Stubbs | Leonardo da Vinci | Eugene Delacroix | Paul Rubens | Picasso

These classes range from Grand Prix to show jumping for novice and experienced riders. Spectator seating is available at every ring.

Shopping & Dining
Food and beverage options and a vender courtyard will feature equestrian equipment, apparel and jewelry.

Saugherties Circuit Dates

HITS On The Hudson I May 26-30
HITS On The Hudson II June 2-6
HITS On The Hudson III June 9-13
HITS On The Hudson IV July 21-25
HITS On The Hudson V July 28- Aug 1
USEF Junior Hunter Championship Aug 2-4
HITS On The Hudson VI Aug 4-8
HITS On The Hudson VII Sept 1-5
HITS On The Hudson VIII Sept 8-12

Find Out More

Contact info for information prior to the start of the horse shows
HITS Horse Shows In The Sun
HITS Saugerties
319 Main St.
Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 246-8833
Spectator Information
Local Hotels

HITS-on-the-Hudson
454 Wachington Ave Extension
Saugerties, NY 12477
(845) 246-5515

2009 Saugerties Results

HITS On The Hudson I | II | III | IV | V | VI | VII | VIII
USEF Junior Hunter Championship

Be sure to visit the 2010 Equestrian Events Calendar and check back for results & info about the 2011 Saugerties Circuit.

Some of them practical, some of them whimsical, you are sure to find something for the horse lover in your life.

For each option I have provided a link to their Amazon page and a closer view where available.

Gift Ideas All Around

I’ve got a long list so far and it just keeps growing.
Horses in the Kitchen | Zodiac Ponies | Horses for Baby | Horse backpacks | Lunch bags | Unicorn Books | Anatomy Books | 2010 Horse Calendars | Horse Documentaries | Horse Movies

This clip offers quick definitions to common horse racing terms as provided by a gambling journalist.

Betting & Horse Racing: Horse Racing Terminology

Now I guess it’s time to go write a post about horse racing terminology…stay tuned for an even more in-depth look.