Horse lover for Christ

Horse breed Friday (Saturday) !

I ment to do this last night, but I got really tired and wen't to bed.  So here is yesterday's horse breed!

                  Camargue

Country of Origin: France
Use today: Traditionally, Carmargues are ridden by the local cowboys who look after the feral bulls in the area, which are used for bullfighting.
Color: All are born dark and fade to light gray as they age.
Height: 13 to 14 hands

The Camargue originated in the marshy plains of the Rhone delta in the South of France. It has existed since prehistoric times. Although the breed has largely developed through natural selection, over the years, soldiers passing through the area bred their own mounts to the Camargue resulting in improved horses all-around. The Camargue horses still run wild in the marshes and are overseen by the Biological Research Station of la Tour du Valat. Horses are rounded up each year and some stallions are gelded. The Carmargue Regional Park protects horses. Traditionally, Carmargues are ridden by the local cowboys who look after the feral bulls in the area, which are used for bullfighting. The horses are also used for endurance racing and English sports, such as dressage.

The Camargue has evolved into a uniform horse and one looks similar to the next; very stocky with stout legs, hooves and haunches. The horses have primitive features with heavy manes and tails and large square heads with eyes flush to the skull. All are born dark and fade to light gray as they age. Horses stand from 13 to 14 hands height.

All info from horsechannel.com.    Please pray for safe travle for my Dad as he drives back to Washington.  Well I have to go.

~Sarah

wow

10:32 AM, Apr. 19, 2008 .. Posted by jenmarie

I have never heard of that breed before....and i thought i could remember half the breeds in my book.....never mind about the book now!

I am going to add you as a friend!

Jenmarie

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2:30 PM, Apr. 19, 2008 .. Posted by crochetcrazy

Congratulations! You've been awarded the Lovely Friend Award! You can come and see it at my blog!

.:::Renee:::.
Romans 5:8

P.S.-- If you would like the code, I can send it to you in a private message.

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6:23 PM, May. 11, 2008 .. Posted by crochetcrazy

You have an award! Come to my blog and see!

.:::Renee:::.
Romans 5:8

Hi!

5:06 PM, May. 13, 2008 .. Posted by SarahG

How are you?
I have awarded you! Enjoy! It is on my blog.

-Sarah

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7:55 PM, May. 14, 2008 .. Posted by fiddler4him

Hi! Those horse breeds are really neat, I think our friends had a Camargue, but they had to sell her, we still see her when we pass by where she lives now.
I've gotta go now, bye!

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3:28 PM, May. 15, 2008 .. Posted by fiddler4him

I awarded you!

Gotta go now, bye!