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Are you a horse lover?

Horses are easy to like if you can get past their itimidating size. They are very friendly and curious and generally like most people. They are good at reading body language, so if you are afraid of them, they are likely to be afraid of you.

Some horse lovers think of them as pets, like one of their dogs or cats - the only difference is that they can't live in your house (usually!).

Because horses are rarely used as a piece of equipment necessary for transportation or farming any more, they have become an animal that is used for sport or recreation. Many horse owners spend lots of money to feed, house, train, and care for them.

There are three Olympic sports that use horses: Dressage, Jumping, and Eventing. If you want to know more go to Opympic Horse Sports.

If you like horses you should find something on this lens that you like. There are horse pictures, horse books, horse movies, other horse lenses, horse art, and more. See what's here and then let me know why you like horses.

“Horses make you feel good!

Horses let you be yourself!”

Types of Horses

A Horse For Everyone

There are many breeds of horses. Some are better suited for riding while others are bred for pulling a cart or carriage. Some horses are very tall while others aren't much bigger than a large dog. One type of horse is better for English riding while others are better for Western riding, however horses can be very versatile and are able to perform in lots of areas. Thoroughbreds are usually bred for racing but they also perform well at dressage, hunter/jumper sports, as well as some western disciplines. Horses were domesticated hundreds of years ago and have been used by man for riding and other forms of transportation, as well as animals for farming.

There are many horse breed registries in countries all over the world. If you want to find one visit this website: Horse Breeds and clink on the type of breed to see all the registries. Each one has specific conformation and pedigree requirements. Some are very purebred type registries only allowing horses with pure pedigrees into their books, while others are looking for specific types and are more liberal with the pedigree requirements. Many of them have specific brands that are usually placed on the horses left hip when they are accepted into the registry. There are also a lot of mixed breed horses with no registration papers performing well in many areas or the horse world.

Whatever horse sport or job that you want to do - there is a horse out there that can do it for you. They come in lots of colors, shapes, sizes, and temperaments. You can even have one just to decorate your yard or pasture!

A Great Lens about Horse Breeds

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From Charles de Kunffy:

"In partnership with a horse, one is seldom lacking for thought, emotion and inspiration. One is always attended by a great companion."

Horse Art

If you love horses you probably like horse art also. Here are some posters I found at AllPosters.com
The Large Blue Horses, 1911


The Large Blue Horses, 1911

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Flying Mustang

Flying Mustang

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Patrick - My 1997 Dutch Warmblood Stallion 

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Books About Horses

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Movies About Horses

Which Horse Movie Do You Like Best?

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The Horse Whisperer

The Horse Whisperer

Academy Award(R)-winner Robert Redford (Best Direc more...0 points

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Wild Horse Redemption

Wild Horse Redemption

Wild horses have long roamed the American West. To more...0 points

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The Long Shot

The Long Shot

Luia Benz and Marsha Mason star in this adventure more...0 points

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Secretariat

Secretariat

PENNY CHENERY TWEEDY AND COLLEAGUES GUIDE HER LONG more...0 points

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War Horse (Two-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo)

War Horse (Two-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo)

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Black Beauty

Black Beauty

A wondrous new version of Anna Sewell's classic ab more...0 points

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The Black Stallion

The Black Stallion

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Seabiscuit [Blu-ray]

Seabiscuit [Blu-ray]

A great American story from Academy Award®-nomina more...0 points

Why do you love horses?

What is so special about them anyway?

Let people know why you love horses and what is special about yours.

  • tembrooke May 5, 2012 @ 2:17 pm | delete
    I think horses are so beautiful. Now that I live in Tennessee, I see horses everywhere! They seem to be a favorite "pet" here. :-)
  • southridgefarmsinc Jan 30, 2012 @ 11:37 am | delete
    Great lens. We really like the posters.
  • Annamadagan Jan 22, 2011 @ 7:56 am | delete
    I love horses! I love them because, They are beautiful, fast, strong, animals made by God! Blessed by a squid Angel.
  • jgelien Nov 27, 2009 @ 7:10 am | delete
    Very nice lens. I love horses but I have never had the opportunity to have one of my own.
  • AppalachianCountry May 21, 2009 @ 9:55 am | delete
    Great lens. Thank-you for all the detail on breeds, we do like horses.
  • LindaW Feb 6, 2009 @ 7:03 pm | in reply to alteredkat | delete
    Thanks for visiting my lens. Hope you get to ride a horse again someday!
  • alteredkat Feb 6, 2009 @ 2:15 pm | delete
    When I was 8 my parents sent me to riding camp...I loved it and my horse (Queenie) and have very fond memories of it...am I equipped to own my own horse...nope. But I do think they are a beautiful creature!

    Thanks for visiting & commenting on my twttrstrm laptops vs desktops. I appreciate your help & opinions.
  • LindaW Jan 28, 2009 @ 6:55 pm | delete
    When I am around my horses I always feel good. If I am having a bad day or am in a bad mood just visiting with my horse will make me feel better. I always leave the barn feeling good. They are great teachers and are very empathetic. I am amazed at their willingness to do all the things we ask them to do when they could so easily refuse.
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Twitter About Horse Riding

Lots of people love to ride horses

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My Favorite Book About Horses and Horse People 

Horse Heaven (Ballantine Reader's Circle)

Horse Heaven (Ballantine Reader's Circle)

by: Jane Smiley

Amazon Price: $3.67 (as of 05/31/2012)Buy Now

Everyone who has been in the horse world for very long at all will relate to the stories in this book. I really like how the voice changes from chapter to chapter, the stories from the animal's point of view are fantastic. Non-horse people will enjoy this book, but horse people will LOVE it!

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