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Deborah Stacey @dacross.bsky.social · 9h

Horse Lover's Math's newest newsletter offers links to the FREEReaders Up! Program, a Senior Horse Quiz, a Wild Horse Field Trip post and more
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Deborah Stacey @dacross.bsky.social · 1d

For a decade, Detroit Horse Power has taught social and emotional learning through experiences with horses. They are now building their own facility that will accommodate up to 17 horses at a 14-acre site at 2701 Fenkell, Detroit #horselover #equestrian #EmotionalLearning #horses

This nonprofit is teaching Detroit students social and emotional learning skills with horses

Detroit Horse Power students said they improved skills like empathy and perseverance after participating in the program.

www.chalkbeat.org

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Deborah Stacey @dacross.bsky.social · 2d

Imagine the possibilities when young learners can follow their passion. Horse Lover's Math offers a unique learning experience for kids who love #horses www.horseloversmath.com #homeschool #equestrian #stemeducation #horselover #MathIsFun

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Deborah Stacey @dacross.bsky.social · 4d

Horse Lover's Math offers real world math for kids who love horses. Download an HLM workbook for just $12.99! Detailed descriptions, including sample pages, can be viewed on the website at buff.ly/jVLsyFJ #horselover #stemeducation #matheducation #homeschool #unschooling #horsebooks #horses

Deborah Stacey @dacross.bsky.social · 5d

A new study titled “But my horse is well cared for,” looks into how humans can hold conflicting thoughts about horse welfare at the same time – and how they reconcile and rationalize their actions to quieten those uncomfortable feelings. #horsewelfare #equinewelfare #equestrian

‘But my horse is well cared for’: equestrians conflicted over equine welfare versus long-standing habits

A new study looks into how humans can hold conflicting thoughts about horse welfare at the same time – and how they reconcile and rationalise their actions to quieten those uncomfortable feelings

www.horseandhound.co.uk

Deborah Stacey @dacross.bsky.social · 6d

Funding has been secured for restoration work at the Pewsey White Horse in Wiltshire, which is one of eight remaining white horses in the county. The hillside figure, which dates back to 1937, is being renovated and a group is being established to ensure it does not degrade again. #horselover

Wiltshire's White Horse monument restoration 'needs volunteers'

Wiltshire's eight white horses are famous landmarks cut into the chalk hillside.

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Deborah Stacey @dacross.bsky.social · 6d

While this is an interesting infographic, I have some questions. For example, how long is the flight? To be clear on what exactly is being compared here, what questions do you have? #environment #climateimpact #equestrian #carbonfootprint #horses

Deborah Stacey @dacross.bsky.social · 9d

The location of horses’ eyes offer a biological advantage that helps keep them safe as prey animals. The way horses’ eyes connect with the brain is why you often have to teach horses something on both sides of their body for them to process the information fully. #horses #equine

Why do horses have eyes on the side of their head?

'You often have to teach horses something on both sides of their body for them to process the information fully.'

www.popsci.com

Deborah Stacey @dacross.bsky.social · 11d

I visited a friend yesterday. She has this beautiful horse head sculpture in her front yard. #horselover #horsesculpture

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Deborah Stacey @dacross.bsky.social · 12d

HLM provides step by step instructions on how to make a digital jigsaw puzzle using your own photos. You can then share them with friends! #jigsawpuzzles #homeschool #unschooling #puzzlefun www.horseloversmath.com/make-your-ow...

Make Your Own Puzzle - Horse Lover's Math

www.horseloversmath.com

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Deborah Stacey @dacross.bsky.social · 14d

Do you know any #horsecrazy kids who struggle with science and math? Horse Lover’s Math has the remedy! Website posts are free and open to everyone; workbooks, worksheets and puzzles make learning about horses fun! www.horseloversmath.com #horses #mathisfun #scienceforkids #homeschool #unschooling

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Deborah Stacey @dacross.bsky.social · 15d

The library currently has an inventory of more than 15,000 books. More than a quarter of these have been digitalized, and the library is constantly being enriched with new works. buff.ly/QTbszy2 #horses #horselover #equine #equestrian #library

Worldwide Horse Library now available through FEI Campus

This innovative digital project combines the resources of public and private libraries around the world on the subject of the horse.

equusmagazine.com

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Deborah Stacey @dacross.bsky.social · 16d

A major collaborative project to protect the welfare of a population of semi-feral ponies on Gelligaer and Merthyr Common has taken a significant step forward with the help of technology. #ponies #STEM #wildhorses

Drones Used to Count Semi-Feral Ponies in Wales

A major collaborative project to protect the welfare of a population of semi-feral ponies on Gelligaer and Merthyr Common has taken a significant step

horse-canada.com

Deborah Stacey @dacross.bsky.social · 16d

The findings could have implications for federal management of those free-roaming horses in connection with both livestock grazing and wildlife. #wildhorses #equineresearch

UW Researchers Find Wild Horse Diets Adaptable

A sweeping University of Wyoming study of wild horses on federal lands across seven Western states has found that the animals have a high ability to gain nutrition from a variety of plants and, by so ...

www.uwyo.edu

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Deborah Stacey @dacross.bsky.social · 17d

I didn't know the Vatican had an equestrian centre! #equestrian #horses #arabianhorse #PopeLeoXIV

Pope Leo XIV gifted with ‘Proton,’ a purebred Arabian horse

Before the general audience on Oct. 15, Pope Leo XIV was gifted with a 12-year-old purebred Arabian horse named Proton.

www.catholicnewsagency.com

Deborah Stacey @dacross.bsky.social · 18d

Let your child’s passion for horses motivate their learning. With Horse Lover’s Math kids learn about horses by using and applying science and math. www.horseloversmath.com #horses #lovelearning #math #STEMEducation #horselover #homeschool

Deborah Stacey @dacross.bsky.social · 21d

The Isle of Man Railways have chosen six names for new bay filly foal, and the public now has their chance to vote for their favourite. #foal #IsleofMan #contest #horselover

Voting open to name horse for Douglas Bay Horse Tramway

The Isle of Man Railways have chosen six names for new bay filly foal, and the public now has their chance to vote for their favourite. The word Bay is horse speak for 'brown' and is the right hand ho...

www.railadvent.co.uk

Deborah Stacey @dacross.bsky.social · 22d

The seventh-annual Trail to Zero ride – organized by equine therapy nonprofit BraveHearts – will see veterans and their steeds trot from Ground Zero to Times Square and Central Park before returning south again to One World Trade Center. #horses #equestrian #horsetherapy #veterans

Veterans to ride 20 miles on horseback through NYC for suicide awareness: Horse therapy ‘saved my life’

They are riding to corral the epidemic of veteran suicides. More than a dozen former military members are saddling up for a 20-mile trip on horseback through the streets of Manhattan Saturday as pa…

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Deborah Stacey @dacross.bsky.social · 23d

The birth of a young foal has been heralded as "really important" for the survival of an ancient breed of horse. #ponies #horselover #endangered

Eriskay pony birth celebrated at Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm

Solly is one of just 400 Eriskay ponies left as the breed remains 'critically endangered'.

www.bbc.com

Deborah Stacey @dacross.bsky.social · 24d

The Mary Fields Horse and Heritage Museum in Hartford’s North End, commemorates the first African American woman to work for the U.S. Postal Service, as well as the history of the Black equestrian, horsewomen and men across the country. #equestrian #blackhistory

Black equestrian history museum opens in Hartford: 'Very special'

The museum, named after the first African American woman to work for the USPS, honors the ties that bind Black communities to horse culture.

ctmirror.org

Deborah Stacey @dacross.bsky.social · 24d

The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association is hosting a #photocontest for the cover of the 2026 Ohio Standardbred Stallion Directory. The OHHA is looking for pictures of foals by a registered Ohio stallion. The deadline to submit pictures is Nov. 14. #equinephotography #standardbred #harnesshorse

Ohio Association Announces Photo Contest

The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association is hosting a photo contest for the cover of the 2026 Ohio Standardbred Stallion Directory and OHHA Membership Directory.

standardbredcanada.ca

Deborah Stacey @dacross.bsky.social · 25d

Allowing a horse to see the body of a companion following its death can help with the grieving process, research into grief in horses has confirmed. #equine #horses #horsebehaviour #equestrian #horseowner

New ‘invaluable’ research to help owners understand grief in horses

A new study has been published by researchers at the University of Lincoln on grief in horses following the death of a companion.

www.horseandhound.co.uk

Deborah Stacey @dacross.bsky.social · 26d

Horses read our emotions, mirror our moods, and trust us only when we earn it. Goodall’s life’s work validated that deep, wordless connection between human and animal. #horselover #horses #JaneGoodall

Jane Goodall’s Lesson For Cowgirls: Compassion Knows No Species

Jane Goodall’s message of compassion for all living beings offers an enduring lesson for every cowgirl — one rooted in respect, empathy, and the unspoken bond between humans and animals.

www.cowgirlmagazine.com

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Deborah Stacey @dacross.bsky.social · 27d

A P.E.I. student’s curiosity about horses and apples has taken her to Abu Dhabi to show off her science project at an international exhibition. #STEM #horselover #scienceproject #horses #equine

P.E.I. student travels to Abu Dhabi for science fair

A 16-year-old student from Wood Islands, P.E.I., can't wait to see what the opportunity she is getting right now does for her.

www.saltwire.com

Deborah Stacey @dacross.bsky.social · 27d

A 4th grade student entered her school’s science fair for the first time. She chose her project because of her love of horses. Which horse treat would horses like most? www.horseloversmath.com/treat-your-h... #STEM #DataLiteracy #horses #scienceproject #scienceforkids