2024 First-Class Forever Stamp,Horses: Half-Arabian Horse Facing Right
# 5893 - 2024 First-Class Forever Stamp - Horses: Half-Arabian Horse Facing Right
$1.75
(No reviews yet)
Write a Review
Write a Review
5893 - 2024 First-Class Forever Stamp - Horses: Half-Arabian Horse Facing Right
| Image | Condition | Price | Qty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mint Stamp(s)
Ships in 1-3 business days.
Ships in 1-3 business days.
$ 1.75
|
$ 1.75 |
|
Mounts - Click Here
| Mount | Price | Qty |
|---|
US #5893
2024 Half-Arabian Horse Facing Right – Horses
• One of five stamps issued to honor the many jobs horses have done for us over the years and their continued importance to society
Stamp Category: Commemorative
Set: Horses
Value: 68¢ First Class Mail Rate (Forever)
First Day of Issue: June 17, 2024
First Day City: St. Joseph, Missouri
Quantity Issued: 30,000,000
Printed by: Banknote Corporation of America
Printing Method: Offset
Format: Panes of 20
Tagging: Phosphor, Block Tag
Why the stamp was issued: To commemorate America’s longtime use of horses to help us in fields such as law enforcement, forestry, entertainment, therapy, ranching, and more.
About the stamp design: Pictures a photograph of a gray colored horse with its mane blowing back as it runs.
First Day City: The First Day of Issue Ceremony was held at the Patee House Museum in St. Joseph, Missouri, before the start of the 164th Pony Express Re-Ride event (a 1,966-mile trek from St. Joseph to Sacramento, California).
About the Horses set: Includes five designs picturing photographs of different horses in profile by Stephanie Moon and Karen Wegehenkel.
History the stamp represents: Horses have been working alongside us since they were first domesticated approximately 5,500 years ago. Over time, different breeds were developed to perform specific jobs. For example, heavyweight draft horses were bred to pull heavy loads. The rise of the automotive industry greatly reduced the need for these animals to do their traditional jobs. However, there are some fields now returning to the old way of doing things. Forestry is one example.
In modern times, most logging and forest maintenance has been done by big, heavy trucks. While effective, these vehicles can leave deep ruts in the forest floor and destroy native plant life. To combat this damage, teams of horses have been brought in to skid (drag) logs instead. These animals cause less damage to the ground and do not require paths to be pre-cleared for them. They also don’t rely on fossil fuels, reducing pollution. Additionally, horses can work in hard-to-reach areas trucks and tractors are unable to travel to.
Some of the most popular breeds for horse-drawn logging include Belgians and Percherons. However, some smaller operations may choose lighter (but still sturdy) breeds such as Halflingers. It’s fascinating to see how traditional practices like horse-drawn logging are making a comeback today.
US #5893
2024 Half-Arabian Horse Facing Right – Horses
• One of five stamps issued to honor the many jobs horses have done for us over the years and their continued importance to society
Stamp Category: Commemorative
Set: Horses
Value: 68¢ First Class Mail Rate (Forever)
First Day of Issue: June 17, 2024
First Day City: St. Joseph, Missouri
Quantity Issued: 30,000,000
Printed by: Banknote Corporation of America
Printing Method: Offset
Format: Panes of 20
Tagging: Phosphor, Block Tag
Why the stamp was issued: To commemorate America’s longtime use of horses to help us in fields such as law enforcement, forestry, entertainment, therapy, ranching, and more.
About the stamp design: Pictures a photograph of a gray colored horse with its mane blowing back as it runs.
First Day City: The First Day of Issue Ceremony was held at the Patee House Museum in St. Joseph, Missouri, before the start of the 164th Pony Express Re-Ride event (a 1,966-mile trek from St. Joseph to Sacramento, California).
About the Horses set: Includes five designs picturing photographs of different horses in profile by Stephanie Moon and Karen Wegehenkel.
History the stamp represents: Horses have been working alongside us since they were first domesticated approximately 5,500 years ago. Over time, different breeds were developed to perform specific jobs. For example, heavyweight draft horses were bred to pull heavy loads. The rise of the automotive industry greatly reduced the need for these animals to do their traditional jobs. However, there are some fields now returning to the old way of doing things. Forestry is one example.
In modern times, most logging and forest maintenance has been done by big, heavy trucks. While effective, these vehicles can leave deep ruts in the forest floor and destroy native plant life. To combat this damage, teams of horses have been brought in to skid (drag) logs instead. These animals cause less damage to the ground and do not require paths to be pre-cleared for them. They also don’t rely on fossil fuels, reducing pollution. Additionally, horses can work in hard-to-reach areas trucks and tractors are unable to travel to.
Some of the most popular breeds for horse-drawn logging include Belgians and Percherons. However, some smaller operations may choose lighter (but still sturdy) breeds such as Halflingers. It’s fascinating to see how traditional practices like horse-drawn logging are making a comeback today.