Tales of the Horse

By
John Reismiller
 
John Reismiller
 
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History of Horses through tales and stories written by John Reismiller

 
 
The history of horses, stories and tales have accompanied the man's history for centuries. Horses have been an excellent partner and have willingly applied their energy and ability to most things man has asked. Horses have been a willing asset for farming, and food gathering, hunting, war, stylish transportation, and a show and sporthorse. When a day's work is completed they have been willing to be a good companion and a source for pleasure and inspiration. Horses have often carried our dreams.

In the long history of horses, they have been a symbol of many things for many people: elegance and style, power, spirit, and above all a symbol of freedom and the energy of life force itself. There are many volumes of words in written history, in articles, essays, stories, and tales, filling many volumes. Horses abound in the history of painting, photography, sculpture, jewelry and all of the graphic arts, dating from the cave-painting days of man to the present, all of which tell tales of their own.  Horses are historically  present in all the myths and a favorite of the Gods; in some cases they have even been considered to be a God.  Man has told many tall tales about his
favorite steed, and the fame of this or that equine has often become a legend in man's own
history.

Art by Crane is proud to host a few essays by writer John Reismiller. These tales fall into the broad category "History of Horses".

About John Reismiller

John Reismiller had a career as a teacher and holds degrees in History and Literature. For the past 10 years he has occupied himself with writing poetry and non-fiction articles. His interests range from etymology to entomology.

He lives in a pine forest bounded by a small sparkling river. He spends most of his time writing while his rescued dog Lexie looks on.

Mr. Reismiller also has a web site featuring his writings. Mr. Reismilller's website is a joy to anyone who loves the written word. Visit: http://johnreismiller.tripod.com.


Tales : a fable A Horse Story - A tale in the form of fable
Phar Lap history story Phar Lap, the Greatest Racehorse Ever
El Cid history  - Sculpture by Anna Huntington El Cid and Babieca - The Supreme War Horse of Spain
( Very Famous history of horses and a great tale)
Tales of Last Cavalry war horse. Hail to the Chief
(History tale of The Last of the Cavalry's  War Horses)
History tales - Roman emperor. Caligula and the Legendary Steed Incinatus
(A history tale of a Roman Emperor and his favorite equine)
Tales and history myth of Pegasus. Pegasus - A tale of myth and history

Also find the history of horses, more tales and  stories in Equine Articles and  Famous Horses.


Bronze image of Pegasus:  courtesy of Kunsthistoriches Museum, Vienna
Top Banner image above is from Trumpeter, plate from Carrousels, course de tetes et de bagues, Paris, 1727/43

   
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