The Grey and The Bay
by Karen Slagle
Title
The Grey and The Bay
Artist
Karen Slagle
Medium
Photograph - Photography
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These two horses are Arabian mares. I took their image in the Texas panhandle.
The Arabian or Arab horse (Arabic: الحصان العربي [ ħisˤaːn ʕarabiː], DMG ḥiṣān ʿarabī) is a breed of horse that originated on the Arabian Peninsula. With a distinctive head shape and high tail carriage, the Arabian is one of the most easily recognizable horse breeds in the world. It is also one of the oldest breeds, with archaeological evidence of horses in the Middle East that resemble modern Arabians dating back 4,500 years. Throughout history, Arabian horses have spread around the world by both war and trade, used to improve other breeds by adding speed, refinement, endurance, and strong bone. Today, Arabian bloodlines are found in almost every modern breed of riding horse.
The Arabian developed in a desert climate and was prized by the nomadic Bedouin people, often being brought inside the family tent for shelter and protection from theft. Selective breeding for traits including an ability to form a cooperative relationship with humans created a horse breed that is good-natured, quick to learn, and willing to please. The Arabian also developed the high spirit and alertness needed in a horse used for raiding and war. This combination of willingness and sensitivity requires modern Arabian horse owners to handle their horses with competence and respect.
The Arabian is a versatile breed. Arabians dominate the discipline of endurance riding, and compete today in many other fields of equestrian activity. They are one of the top ten most popular horse breeds in the world. They are now found worldwide, including the United States and Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, continental Europe, South America (especially Brazil), and its land of origin, the Middle East.
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Dawn Senior-Trask
Sheer joy, power and grace! Fabulous expression of horse spirit -- and they look like my two, except mine are a Fox Trotter (Greyboy) and a Quarter Horse (Shayna). Enchanting and beautiful work! fav
Bunny Clarke
How could anyone stand so much beauty in front of them? Gorgeous capture. You are one lucky lady. :o)
Karen Slagle replied:
Thank you Bunny, I am lucky to have these 2 beauties. I always said when I grow up I will have Arabian horses in my life. And I do.
Barbara Dudzinska
Karen, your collection of beautiful photos of horses is stunning. Great action photo, great lighting. Fv
Karen Slagle replied:
Why thank you Barbara, your support and comments mean so much to me as do your likes and faves.
Kellice Swaggerty
I remember a term back from the early days of photography which came to be known as "The Decisive Moment". It became a very identifiable, highly esteemed style. This is certainly a fine image that truly reflects that artistic quality in a most excellent way, Karen! l/f fb
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