If you are going to New York, the Museum of Natural Historyhas assembled a show that analyzes the origins of the horse, its biology and its impact on human culture and history all the way through to the modern sport horse. The show opens tomorrow and runs through January 4, 2009, so you have a little time.

The museum's website has a lot more information, a video presentation and pictures for those of us who may only be able to attend virtually, and this

And if you have been following the horses from the Carnation seizure, please keep little Lily in your thoughts today. She has been hospitalized at Pilchuck after running a fever for three days, in spite of treatment. They will be running comprehensive tests.

Her illness has sadly overshadowed the birth of her new herd mate at SAFE, yet to be officially named - Hope suprised everyone by foaling on Monday. He was a bit wobbly the first few days, but he clearly found his legs during his first turnout yesterday!

You can see a lot more of Jaime's pictures on the SAFE board.