Tagged With "horses"
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Re: December 12, 2016: Percheron Horses, Alberta
Wonderful work horses with a positive future. Known for their cool temperament and strength these animals are used by police in cities where heavy traffic doesn't distress them.. For over 200 years breeders have a kept stud records and kept the breed pure. As you say they were a war horse too. A million were left in France by allied troops after WW1. And unfortunately France has a "taste" for horse meat
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Re: The Wild Horses of The Camargue, France
Fascinating piece and beautiful photos! Thanks, Kirsten!
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Re: The Wild Horses of The Camargue, France
Sounds like a lovely experience! And great photos....you can really feel the wild energy of the horses.
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Re: Left Hand Drive Vs Right Hand Drive Countries
When two moving Stagecoaches were facing each other on a narrow track the driver would crack the whip - using his right hand - and cause the Horses to shy to the left and away from the noise it made. So they passed each other without hindrance.
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Re: Left Hand Drive Vs Right Hand Drive Countries
On September 3rd, 1967 Dagen H (or “H-Day”), short for Högertrafikomläggningen (“the right-hand traffic diversion”) millions of Swedes switched from driving on the left side of the road to driving on the right. Looks like fun from a distance.
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Re: Left Hand Drive Vs Right Hand Drive Countries
The Swedish experience is fascinating. Here's a link to more details. What makes it especially fascinating is that Sweden had always had cars with the driver and steering on the left, initially American imports, but had driven on the left. I would have expected a surge in minor accidents at the time of the change, but instead, the article says, the accident rate dropped sharply because drivers were now better placed to deal with oncoming traffic!
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, June 4, 2015: Modern-day Cowboy
Thank God there are still cowboys in the world! Tough, hard-working guys -- real men. I came across this fellow I'll call "Roy" at the Bar U Ranch in Alberta. The Bar U is a Canadian Historic Site that every summer...
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American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame, Amarillo, TX
Samantha explores this museum dedicated to a favorite American breed, and shares the excitement with us.
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July 13, 2017: Wild Horses, Virginia City, Nevada
Ottoman's first visit to Virginia City gave him an opportunity to experience something unique, an encounter with wild horses.
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Crazy Horse National Monument
While in Rapid City we went to Mt. Rushmore and Crazy Horse National Monument . I had heard a lot about this monument, but didn’t know really much about it. I am embarrassed to admit that at one point, I actually thought it was...
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Jackson Square in the French Quarter, New Orleans
Samantha shares the first of three posts after her recent visit to the French Quarter. Learn about the history of Jackson Square and New Orleans on today's post.
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January 8, 2018: Gauchos and Horses
A fairly common scene in Patagonia, horses and cowboys (gauchos) are part of the local culture.
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May 24, 2018: A Wedding in the Mountains
While visiting Kicking Horse Mountain in Golden, British Columbia, I cam across a wedding being held in one of the most scenic places possible.
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, April 30, 2015: Icelandic horses
I've a great fondness for Icelandic horses. Besides having the greatest haircuts of any animal on the planet, these smallish equines are friendly, curious, and add a lot of color to Iceland's already dramatic landscapes. There are...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Sept. 26, 2013: Icelandic horses, Husavik, Iceland
I've still got a pretty thick head of hair but nothing compares to the lush wind-blown mane of these Icelandic horses! V-e-r-y cool looking animals! Their hair is the envy of every 1960s Rock'n'Roll band I really enjoy seeing...
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September 29, 2016: Natural Bridge, Kicking Horse River
A river with an unusual name, situated in a place of natural spectacular beauty, has formed an unusual natural bridge in Yoho National Park.
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Horses 'flying down to Rio' for Olympics
Equine travelers, competitors in Olympic equestrian events, need special arrangements to fly in from all over.
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Horses and French wine: a perfect pairing?
A growing number of French vintners are turning to horses instead of tractors to till their vineyards...and it's not just for looks!
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December 12, 2016: Percheron Horses, Alberta
Percheron horses are a powerful and ancient horse, probably dating back to Roman times. Modern Percherons originated from Normandy. These horses live at the Bar U Ranch in Alberta and are descendants of these sturdy, hard-working animals.
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Amarillo by Morning – Amarillo, Texas
Samantha and her husband had a great time in Amarillo, Texas and share some of the local hot spots.
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New York City deal almost halves Central Park licenses for horse-drawn carriages
New York City deal will reduce the number of horse-drawn carriages in Central Park
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June 7, 2016: Horsemen of the Puszta
These Hungarian horses, once trained for battle, still learn not to fear sounds such as gunfire or cracking whip...and can lie down on command!
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March 12, 2019: The Horses of Jumeirah's al Qasr, Dubai
DrFumblefinger tries to visit the upscale al Qasr hotel in Dubai, but is escorted off the property. He did snap the photo of these interesting Arab Horse statues.
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August 14, 2018: Whitehorse Horse
DrFumblefinger enjoyed the new street art he encountered when visiting Whitehorse, including this great horse statue.
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Left Hand Drive Vs Right Hand Drive Countries
Ever wonder why the difference exists? Samantha did, and she did the research to find some surprising history.
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Re: New York City deal almost halves Central Park licenses for horse-drawn carriages
What problems were the horses causing? Why would they want to reduce their number? The carriages are iconic and part of the park scene.
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Icelandic Horses: How to see Them and Where to ride them
If you love riding horses, the experience of riding an Icelandic horse in Iceland is hard to beat (sponsored content)
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The Wild Horses of The Camargue, France
Celebrating Nature on 7 Continents: Europe, part 3. Kirsten wraps her celebration of nature in Europe by tapping into the spirit of freedom embodied by wild Camargue horses in France.
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The Remington Carriage Museum, Cardston, Alberta
Gumbo visits the interesting collection of horse-drawn transporation at the Remington Carriage Museum in the small southern Alberta town of Cardston.
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The Iceman and the Biscuit, Cardston
DrFumblefinger visits a statue in the home town of legendary jockey, George Woolf, the "Iceman," who rode Seabiscuit in some of horse racing's most exciting moments.
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Horses of Cumberland Island, Georgia
Travel Rob is fascinated by the feral horses of Cumberland Island and shows why they attract visitors from around the world.
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American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame and Museum, Amarillo
DrFumblefinger was caught in an unseasonably early October snowstorm in Amarillo, Texas, but that didn't keep him from this unusual museum.
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Horses in London
DrFumblefinger was surprised to see so many horses and riders on the streets of London.
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Mounted Horse Guard, London
George G and his wife Diane capture a photo of a trooper of the Mounted Household Cavalry at the House Guards.
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The National Western Stock Show, Denver
Samantha shows some pictures from her visit to the National Western Stock Show Western Trade Show held every January.
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Horse Guard at Whitehall, London
DrFumblefinger visits the Horse Guard (building and soldiers) near Whitehall, in Westminister.
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Re: Horse Guard at Whitehall, London
Same place, photo with my wife Diane. The Guardsman did not move a muscle or alter his facial expression when I snapped the photo.
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Meet Elton
Elton is a saddlebred horse who lives on a farm in eastern Washington state. He is a cute fellow who has become my wife's latest pet.
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Around Shelbyville, Kentucky
DrFumblefinger explores the small town of Shelbyville, located in Kentucky's beautiful horse country and famous for Saddlebred horses.
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Horses at Pasture, Montana
DrFumblefinger was envious of the scenic views these horses enjoy every day.
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A Carousel for Missoula, Montana
DrFumblefinger shares the images and the story of A Carousel for Missoula -- how a community got together and built a lasting work of art and entertainment.
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American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame and Museum, Amarillo
Gumbo was visiting a museum in Amarillo, Texas, which provides a lot of information about American Quarter horses, the unique features of the breed, and some of the individual horses and their owners that have made the breed memorable in the American West.
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Jan 6, 2015: Melbourne Transport
On a recent trip back home to Melbourne (Australia) , we took a leisurely stroll down Swanston Street, one of the main thoroughfares in the centre of the city.
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Traveling in Style—Krakow's Carriage Rides
DrFumblefinger admires the elegant horse-drawn carriages in Krakow's Market Square.
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Nov. 19, 2013: Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Calgary, Alberta
With the exception of its red Maple Leaf, I don't think there's any Canadian symbol more iconic than its Mounties.
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Gumbo Pic of the Day, Dec. 8, 2013: Horses in Hats
These equine fashion plates are waiting for tourist passengers outside Vienna's Albertina Palace/Museum, one of the many remnants of Habsburg rule in Vienna's central city "inside the Ring".