In the late 1800s mass transit was born. Multi passenger carriages were constructed to be pulled by the animals of transport. It slowed the speed from an individual's own carriage, but allowed for the cost of the animal to be shared by the several passengers. This crude form of mass transit evolved by using a larger bus-like carriage and this was called the streetcar. As with [...]
How amusing to find the origin of words and phrases. So many that are in use have their origin in the horses and dogs that we have lived with through the centuries. Previously we wrote about the word Hound, www.horseflynet.com/blog, 'You aint nothin' but a Hound Dog'. Here are a few more words and phrases which refer to our favorite animals. High Horse Get off your high horse comes [...]
How strange life is. With some ancient species as the horse and the fly we have entered cyberspace, social media. Within 10 years, discussions, selling, marketing and public relations are operating under new rules with a cost effective edge. "Digital tools have changed the game", David Meerman Scott. He also says," we must consider this form of marketing and PR to get the talk and the [...]
Why Zebras have stripes............ could it be to avoid a Tsetse Fly? A Little History The story of civilization is a story of migration and survival, one that includes not only humans, but plants and animals and all species on down to the microscopic. It was our horses and later ships that transported the most efficient migration of domestic plants and animals. However, geography in [...]
Croome & West Warwickshire opening hunt 2011. I had the privilege, while on a recent trip in England, to attend opening meet of the Croome & West Warwickshire Hunt. It was held in the Midlands of the UK and was attended by 100 riders and many following on foot. It is with this experience, fresh in my mind, that I researched the history of the hounds in the pack, [...]
The Horn Fly Where do all of these nasty flies come from? These little guys are half the size of the stable fly which Horn flies can bother horses the most blood suck their diet from the back and belly of the horses. They will remain on their host day and night. But the most important fact is that they are breeding in freshly deposited manure during hot and humid weather [...]
Horse Fly photo by Jim Kalisch, University of Nebraska It's that time of year. The weather is getting cooler for trail riding. So, guess who arrives late summer, the Horse Fly? Now, he is that big guy, one of the world's largest flies and with 350 species of fly in the North Americas we have to be specific. We know this pest as she, yes the female, bites with a bayonet-like mouth [...]
American Equestrian Trade Association show Maybe you have wondered why your tack store or feed store is choosing some products that you like over others. How do they acquire all of the catalogues of the companies with which they do business? AETA, http://www.aeta.us puts on huge trade shows through the year and encourages ATEA members to register as buyers and to attend the show free [...]
Alexandra the animal lover This is a true family story about a girl who loves horse and who resides in England. 48 horses and riders started the Golden Button Race of the Ledbury Hunt, Jan. 15 2011 in England. The challenge to the horse and rider in this race is breathtaking. And, one poor chap lost his horse too close to the Severn River that day. As can happen, a horse in[...]
6 Labradors, three yellow and three black This is the beginning of life in the big world. It is not just the canine beginning of life but it is the beginning of life for a person with difficulties mentally or physically who will benefit from canine assistance. The careful breeding, nurturing and training by many volunteers is the first ingredient in a successful service dog development. [...]
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