A great honor to have "When Carousels Dream" place third in the 5/17/2024 #FineArtAmerica contest "Circus" held by the Symbolism Group! Many thanks to group / contest administrator, June Walker, and to everyone who voted for my image. Congratulations to the other winners!!!
Horse Hoof Resting - Horses just hanging out will generally have one hind foot resting, with the opposite front foot popped forward a little bit. It was fascinating to notice their hooves while waiting to ride. It did seem relaxing for them.
A cock horse is, of course, an old fashioned name for a hobby horse. And a gay cock horse is a phrase you'll never see in a magazine ad today. #vintageAd#gay#horse
Horse Whisperer - the guy they bring in when there are behavioral issues with a horse. Was fascinating to watch him provide a calmness and then, they went for a ride. Captured at Sussex Fairgrounds, New Jersey.
#AnimalRescue > A #horse ended up in a ditch in #Roden, #Netherlands, on Friday.
The fire departement arrived on the scene, but also slid into the ditch.
Both the horse and rider as well as the #firefighters were uninjured during this accident(s).
Today is National Solitude Day. No matter how social we are, a little peace and solitude is always beneficial to help us recharge. I was reminded of this image I made in the Tetons last fall, when this lone horse seemed perfectly content to be off by himself for a while.
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