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The manureman

The manureman

February 2, 2017
chriszygakis
Equestrian topics

So many old professions have been abolished or changed with the arrival of the industrial era. In Crete, on of them was the manureman. His…

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Success! The Walk with Donkeys sanctuary achieve their fundraising goal!

Success! The Walk with Donkeys sanctuary achieve their fundraising goal!

July 24, 2016
chriszygakis
Pleas & announcements

  Last week I wrote about the fundraising plea of the equine charity in Crete Walk with Donkeys. The charity have been in heavy and…

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Water crisis appeal for an equine sanctuary

Water crisis appeal for an equine sanctuary

July 17, 2016
chriszygakis
Pleas & announcements

In some places, people take water for granted. In others, they are desperate to save it. I was born and raised in a place where…

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Documentary: Power In The Blood – The Story of The Irish Thoroughbred

Documentary: Power In The Blood – The Story of The Irish Thoroughbred

May 6, 2016
chriszygakis
Breeds, Equestrianism on the screen

I watched tonight an interesting documentary on the most popular breed for racing, the Irish thoroughbred. The documentary looks into the multi-million racing industry, gives…

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Two horses found in a donkey sanctuary in Ierapetra - The owners are being sought

Two horses found in a donkey sanctuary in Ierapetra – The owners are being sought

April 24, 2016
chriszygakis
Pleas & announcements

I have received a plea from the owners of the charity “Walk with the Donkeys Sanctuary” about two horses -a young stallion and a filly- found…

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Riding a zebra

Riding a zebra

April 3, 2015
chriszygakis
Can you answer?

While I was searching for nice horsey videos (again), I stumbled upon this video, which shows a lady training with a zebra. Now, I know…

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