Breeding
by Kristin Berkery Horse and rider in native Turkoman costume, date and photographer unknown This summer marks 52 years since one of the most unusual horses first competed at the Summer Olympics in Rome. Absent, a striking black Akhal Teke stallion with four white socks and a star, introduced the world to a little-known [...]
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What does an Arabian stallion have to do with Communists, capitalism, and an Egyptian public works project? by Kristin Berkery In 1954, Egypt’s President Nasser was pushing for the development of a new dam on the Nile River that would control flooding and droughts, thereby improving the lives of millions of Egyptians. The Old [...]
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Phar Lap in 1930 with jockey Jim Pike A dirt-cheap colt becomes a national hero, an immortal icon, and an enduring mystery. by Kristin Berkery An Unremarkable Beginning On October 4, 1926, during the southern hemisphere’s spring, a chestnut Thoroughbred colt was born in Timaru, New Zealand. As a yearling he was purchased at [...]
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A Westerner tries to help save a rare East Indian breed facing extinction due to political and cultural conflicts in its homeland. by Kristin Berkery Photos and videos of the rare and exotic Marwari horse are like a time machine, transporting the viewer to an era of ancient Eastern traditions and costumes. Bred since the [...]
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Horse colors and patterns can be confusing — here are some guidelines to get you started. Photo of overo Mustangs by Sandysphotos2009 by Kristin Berkery orses come in all kinds of colors and patterns, and even the most experienced horse enthusiasts will occasionally come across something so unusual that it stumps them. (Thank goodness for [...]
