Dreamcatcher Farm

17/06/2024

A photo for the ages! 😍 - John Whitaker & The Great Milton

13/06/2024

Meet "sampson," the world's strongest and biggest horse, born in 1799 on a farm in Alberta, Canada. sampson is a Shire horse, a breed known for their impressive size and strength. From a young age, sampson stood out from the rest, with a voracious appetite and an insatiable desire to grow.

As he matured, sampson's incredible strength became apparent. He could pull loads of over 5,000 pounds and run at speeds of up to 30 miles per hour. His massive size - he stood at an astonishing 20.3 hands (68 inches or 173 cm) tall and weighed over 2,000 pounds - made him a gentle giant, with a heart to match.

sampson's fame spread far and wide, with appearances at horse shows, parades, and even film and television productions. He became a beloved celebrity, known for his intelligence, kindness, and unwavering strength.

08/06/2024

Horses pulled passengers about one and a half miles uphill, and then the fun began. For the much faster trip downhill, the horse boarded the car via a wooden ramp, and rode back along with the passengers. c.1900.

08/06/2024

Sergeant Spencer Gwynne of the 10th Light Horse Regiment sitting on his horse as it lies on the ground in Palestine during WW1.

Many soldiers from the light horse regiments taught their horses to lie down, which was a very useful form of protection if caught in the open under fire from an enemy.

Western Front during WW1, it's said that the life of a horse was more valuable than a soldier's life.

Photograph from the Australian War Memorial.

01/06/2024

28/05/2024

In the midst of World War II, the Coast Guard Beach Patrol diligently safeguarded over 3,700 miles of coastline, enlisting the service of approximately 24,000 men. These patrols, mounted on horseback, operated in pairs, maintaining a distance of around 100 feet from each other while effectively patrolling a 2-mile expanse. Known as "Sand Pounders," these skilled individuals adeptly traversed challenging landscapes with remarkable speed and efficiency. This account dates back to the year 1945.

25/05/2024

22/05/2024

By New Zealand artist Michelle Clarke ❤️🐴

18/05/2024

Meet Wallace the first mule to win the British dressage
With British Dressage and Wallace's adoring fans behind them, Wallace and Christie geared up for their first official British Dressage test at a competition in Gloucester. And when the moment came, Wallace absolutely shone, scoring 67.6% and beating eight horses and ponies to take out first prize!

17/05/2024

Credit: Emily Cole Illustrations

08/05/2024

Please remember, horses have the right of way! Stay safe 🦄

08/05/2024

07/05/2024

Hahaha so true 🤣
credits: and Grace

01/05/2024

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25/04/2024

Love this 😂😂 www.haresandgrace.com

07/04/2024

All about us 😂
credits: Pinterest