Archive for November, 2008
Tuesday, November 18th, 2008
Elizabeth Miller asked: No animal has done more for the advancement of humankind than the horse. That said, it's hard to imagine ever using the horse as a source of food. But of course, that's how the man-horse relationship began.The history books contain many references to the horse as prey ...
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Sunday, November 16th, 2008
Ann Knapp asked: The evolutionary history of the horse is one of the most-covered subjects in modern biology. And no wonder - of all modern animals, the horse has behind it the most intact and visible family tree.Our story begins millions of years ago - with the Perissodactyls.No, not "pterodactyl" ...
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Tuesday, November 11th, 2008
Michael asked: When Paloma arrived at the barn, which was accustomed to warmbloods, she drew a crowd of people who were waiting to see in person what a real mustang looked like. Curiosity turned to even greater intrigue when her owner said that she was a “Spanish” mustang, not the ...
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Monday, November 10th, 2008
Marc Goldberg, CDT asked: “A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself.” Josh Billings (1818-1885, US Humorist)This morning I was driving along a busy street, in a fog, sipping strong tea when I saw the geese. I have come to think of ...
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Monday, November 10th, 2008
grabey asked: Looking for a good, broke Draft horse to use for horse drawn farm implements as well as for carriage and riding. Prefer Belgium or Mule. Have been ripped off by horse dealers before so really need a good recommendation. Thanks!
We are in Southeast USA ...
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Saturday, November 1st, 2008
Claire Chappell asked: In northwest Colorado lies a quaint mountain town with a wealth of options for outdoor adventure. Steamboat Springs began as a ranching community, and it still embodies its western heritage. The locals are welcoming and the snow is famous for being both abundant and light. Last year, ...
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