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History

A Horse Called "Jim"
These days, it seems impossible to turn on the news without hearing the latest updates on the H1N1 influenza epidemic. Along with frantic stories of new people infected and vaccine shortages, one also is confronted with vigorous debates over the efficacy and safety of the swine flu vaccine.
Go Army! Beat Navy! - Go Navy! Beat Army!
This weekend (December 12), Philadelphia welcomes the cadets of the United States Military Academy at West Point and the midshipmen of the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis for the 110th meeting between their football teams.
Horses and Humane Humans in Holiday History
From the National Humane Review, vol. 7-8 (1919-1920), by the American Humane Association:
Jingle All The Way
"Jingle Bells" was written and composed by James Lord Pierpont. Pierpont (who was eventually the uncle of J. P. Morgan), was born in Boston in 1822.
Local History Vignettes
Here you will find several history entires that are specific to our local area. We will add new vignettes on a regural basis.
St. Nicholas on a White Horse
We're all vaguely aware that Santa Claus and St. Nicholas are essentially one and the same figure.
Virtual Horse Museum
We are building a Virtual Horse Museum here. We will be adding new information on a regular basis.

Blue Star Equiculture Blog

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Help!

Posted by Pamela Saturday, December 03, 2011 9:42:00 PM

Today the Palmer Police called the farm. The dispatcher asked us if we could please help an elderly gentleman (in his 90's) catch his sheep. A couple of wild dogs had chased them into the woods near the river and he desperately needed help... read more

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the edge of what I know

Posted by Pamela Sunday, November 20, 2011 8:27:00 PM

(The doctor at Tufts delivering the message that Cash cannot be saved) Last week I was in a meeting with a dear friend, Nicole Birkholzer creator of mindful-connections equine therapy. She was describing an experience that she had with a horse... read more

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Real Magical Thinking

Posted by Pamela Tuesday, November 15, 2011 4:31:00 PM

I often wonder what the kids on this farm would say if they were asked to describe their feelings about how the horses have changed their lives. I know they are sensitive, hard working, compassionate and loving....but I had no idea that they dwell... read more

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"I CALL SHOTGUN!!!!" -

Posted by Christina Friday, October 07, 2011 12:11:00 PM

Who hasn't had a bit of a sibling rivalry and run towards the car in the parking lot, fighting over who gets to ride in the front seat beside the driver? Just one of many ways our horse-drawn history continues to live on in everyday life! (Blue... read more

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Dispatch from Down South - Knoxville Working Horses and Artillery

Posted by Christina Monday, September 26, 2011 9:48:00 PM

Percheron horses at work, reconnecting people with their local history, at the Old Gray Cemetery, Knoxville, TN, 9/25/2011. Carriage rides provided by Gilliland Farm. For those of you that didn't already know, I moved from Philadelphia to... read more