The Runner is a photograph by Karen Slagle which was uploaded on September 24th, 2013.
The Runner
The Runner is a grey Arabian mare with one eye on me, the photographer. I added the clouds and a texture for a painterly feel. I hope you enjoy my... more
by Karen Slagle
Title
The Runner
Artist
Karen Slagle
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Photograph - Photomanipulation
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The Runner is a grey Arabian mare with one eye on me, the photographer. I added the clouds and a texture for a painterly feel. I hope you enjoy my Arabian and horse images.
I took this image in the Texas panhandle with a Nikon D300 and a Nikkor 28-200 lens.
The Arabian or Arab horse (Arabic: الحصان العربي [ ħisˤaːn ʕarabiː], DMG ḥiṣān ʿarabī) is a breed of horse that originated on the Arabian Peninsula. With a distinctive head shape and high tail carriage, the Arabian is one of the most easily recognizable horse breeds in the world. It is also one of the oldest breeds, with archaeological evidence of horses in the Middle East that resemble modern Arabians dating back 4,500 years. Throughout history, Arabian horses spread around the world by both war and trade, used to improve other breeds by adding speed, refinement, endurance, and strong bone. Today, Arabian bloodlines are found in almost every modern breed of riding horse.
The Arabian developed in a desert climate and was prized by the nomadic Bedouin people, often being brought inside the family tent for shelter and protection from theft. Selective breeding for traits including an ability to form a cooperative relationship with humans created a horse breed that is good-natured, quick to learn, and willing to please. The Arabian also developed the high spirit and alertness needed in a horse used for raiding and war. This combination of willingness and sensitivity requires modern Arabian horse owners to handle their horses with competence and respect.
The Arabian is a versatile breed. Arabians dominate the discipline of endurance riding, and compete today in many other fields of equestrian activity. They are one of the top ten most popular horse breeds in the world. They are now found worldwide, including the United States and Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, continental Europe, South America (especially Brazil), and its land of origin, the Middle East.
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Bunny Clarke
As a little girl, my uncle kept horses. Most were Quarter Horses and I loved them. He had one stallion that was what he called a "Jet Deck" colt. He was half Arabian and half Quarter Horse. He was not only high spirited, he was stubborn and ornery. He loved to snake up behind a person and bite their butt. His favorite way to rid himself of a rider was to go under a tree limb. LOL! I loved riding him. This is a gorgeous image. Such a gorgeous horse and work.
Karen Slagle replied:
Thank you Bunny, I love your story about that ornery 1/2 Arabian horse...Yes, they have spirit and are different that the run of the mill horse, I reckon that is why I love them so much.
Tami Quigley
Stunning portrait of this gorgeous Arabian mare Karen, love the dream like mood too! L/F
Elizabeth Winter
Love this white on white! Gorgeous horse and love the touch of magic with the background and birds! Nice work Karen! f/v
Hanne Lore Koehler
Outstanding capture and special effects, Karen!!! Awesome background for this marvelous horse portrait! L/F
Clotilde Espinosa
Fantastic sense of freedom, besides this white horse is gorgeous dear Karen. I has a goodness to it, an innocence !! F/V.
Sandi Mikuse
Oh she is a beauty, Karen! And I just love the texture and clouds in the background...she has a wary look in her eye...like she is about to run off!!!!! L
Karen Slagle replied:
Thank you Sandi, she was running and looking right at me, hoping I would chase her.