af Vagn Juhl-Larsen | apr 28, 2023 | Stamp of the day
There are many different breeds of horses. A lot of work is being done to preserve these breeds. This is done by allowing only the best stallions to cover the mares. Today’s stamp from Austria (1946) is a celebration of horse breeding and shows a mare and her...
af Vagn Juhl-Larsen | apr 27, 2023 | Stamp of the day
The Icelandic horse is a breed of horse developed from ponies taken to Iceland by Nordic settlers in the 9th and 10th centuries. The breed is mentioned in literature and historical records throughout Icelandic history. The first reference to the horse appears in the...
af Vagn Juhl-Larsen | apr 26, 2023 | Stamp of the day
Today, horses are used in various types of sports. Today’s stamp from Rumania (1964) is showing three horses performing the sport “Dressage”. The Olympic sport of dressage is derived from the French term meaning “training”.
af Vagn Juhl-Larsen | apr 25, 2023 | Stamp of the day
Today, horses are used in various sports. Today’s stamp from Hungary show two horses in a trotting race. Trotting is an important sport in ex. Scandinavia, France and the USA. My wife and I have owned more than 30 trotters. I have participated in several hundred...
af Vagn Juhl-Larsen | apr 25, 2023 | Stamp of the day
For many years horses have been used in various sports. Today’s stamp from the defunct GDR (1974) shows a galloping horse. Galloping is a major sport in many countries including Great Britain, France and the USA.
