Stamp Stories from around the world

HORSES ON STAMPS

HORSES ON STAMPS

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”.
HORSES ON STAMPS

HORSES ON STAMPS

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...
HORSES ON STAMPS

HORSES ON STAMPS

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.
HORSES ON STAMPS

HORSES ON STAMPS

Horses have been used in wars for hundred of years. Todays stamp from Republique Rwandaise (1976) celebrates the 100th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America. Fighting in the American Revolutionary War began between colonial militias and the...
HORSES ON STAMPS

HORSES ON STAMPS

Todays stamp is showing a beautiful painting of horses. It is painted by one of the most celebrated French painters: Yves Brayer (1907 – 1990). He was known for his paintings of everyday life.