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Premature Burial are a horn and electronics trio (Matt Nelson - whose burner work solo and with Battle Trance I've reviewed here before - on saxophone and electronics, along with Peter Evans on piccolo trumpet and Dan Peck on tuba and effects) who produce gut wrenching, dome bending squall apropos of the Poe story from whence they gripped their moniker. (thequietus.com)
I'm going to lay it on the line here and say that every town could use a band like Premature Burial: completely fucked but unpretentious, skilled but never showy, and unafraid of the outer limits. (thequietus.com)

In China, horse burials (including chariots) are found beginning in the Shang dynasty (1600-1100 BCE). (wikipedia.org)
The first horse-drawn chariots are thought to have been used about 4,000 years ago. (cnn.com)

A horse-drawn artillery caisson then bore them to Oakwood Cemetery where they were buried with a military and Masonic service by the 26th North Carolina Regiment. (wral.com)

During the 19th century the traditional Comanche burial custom was to wrap the body in a blanket, place it on a horse behind a rider ride off in search of a proper burial place such a cave and then seal the entrance. (truewestmagazine.com)
Most of these soldiers were not given a proper burial, save what their comrades could provide by saying a few words over them. (nps.gov)

End of Life Services (burial, cremation, etc. (nchorsecouncil.com)

Horse burial and related rituals survived among other peoples as well into recent times, for instance among the Nez Perce people (where skinned and stuffed horses were used as grave monuments) and the Blackfoot Confederacy. (wikipedia.org)
When the Vikings who colonized Iceland more than 1,000 years ago interred their dead, they often included a perhaps surprising grave good-horses. (archaeology.org)
This grave of a horse rider was discovered at a burial mound in Malomirovo, Bulgaria. (cnn.com)
A mass grave is a grave containing multiple human corpses, which may or may not be identified prior to burial. (wikipedia.org)
The United Nations has defined a criminal mass grave as a burial site containing three or more victims of execution , [1] although an exact definition is not unanimously agreed upon. (wikipedia.org)
Large group burials within a single grave were taken to be the result of catastrophic famine losses over short periods of time, whereas single interments were categorized as "attritional" deaths, that is, deaths in "normal" times. (sc.edu)

Skeletons unearthed from graves in southeastern Europe bear the earliest known evidence of horse riding in the archaeological record, new research has revealed. (cnn.com)
To detect whether the people buried in the graves were horse riders, the researchers outlined six criteria they said were hallmarks of horse riding. (cnn.com)
In total, 24 individuals in the graves studied showed some of these signs - although only nine of the skeletons studied displayed at least four of the six criteria, which clearly marks them as horse riders, according to the study. (cnn.com)
Mass graves at various places like Semmani and Kokkuthoduvai has been found in Sri Lankan Island that are believed to be killing and burial of innocent Tamils by the SriLankan Army along the years of the Civil War between the Sinhalese government and the Tamils. (wikipedia.org)
Several mass graves have been discovered that were the result of Napoleonic battles, mass graves were dug for expeditious disposal of deceased soldiers and horses. (wikipedia.org)
2 of the largest Rus burial sights dated to the 10thc, Gnezdovo ( over 300 burials) and Czarna Mogila contain no sabers in any of the graves. (myarmoury.com)

Major George Edmund Watson, D. S. O., M. C. Commanding "O" Battery (The Rocket Troop), Royal Horse Artillery, died 29th August 1918, aged 33. (ww1cemeteries.com)

Archaeological excavations at a burial mound in Malomirovo, Bulgaria. (cnn.com)
The path wends its way across the chalk downs through at least three more hill forts, and passes within feet of the burial mound at Wayland's Smithy and the White Horse at Uffington. (britainexpress.com)

So the trunk muscles have to keep you erect in relation to your pelvis," he explained, adding that modern-day horse riders, such as cowboys, showed similar patterns of skeletal wear and tear. (cnn.com)
In research recently published in the American Journal of Physical Anthropology, Yaussy and DeWitte worked with skeletal remains excavated from London's St. Mary Spital cemetery, which was in use from about 1120 to 1540 A.D. The cemetery was organized well enough over those years that modern-day researchers can assign burial groupings according to location to a number of shorter time periods within that larger 420-year time frame. (sc.edu)
He excavated several burial grounds containing skeletal remains almost exclusively in crouching positions, accompanied with richly decorated pottery. (ancient-origins.net)

Why the Vikings were buried with male horses is unclear, although it may have had to do with an association between stallions and virility, according to zooarchaeologist Albína Hulda Pálsdóttir of the University of Oslo. (archaeology.org)
Vikings' burial sites are pretty disturbing. (georgetakei.com)

The other contained the skeleton of an adult man in the stern, and the skeletons of a horse and dog in the bow. (sciencealert.com)
Osteologist Ola Magnell excavating the horse and dog skeletons. (sciencealert.com)
The researchers examined 217 skeletons found in burial mounds called kurgans in Romania, Bulgaria, Hungary and Serbia. (cnn.com)

Henry's coffin was drawn on a hearse along the nave of the church by four horses as far as the quire entrance. (westminster-abbey.org)

This process of horse burial is part of a wider tradition of horse sacrifice. (wikipedia.org)
In Celtic and Germanic cultures, for instance, the horse "could be associated with the journeying sun", and horses were deified and used in divination, but Celtic horse sacrifice is rare whereas horses were regularly sacrificed and buried alongside dead humans in Germany and Scandinavia. (wikipedia.org)
The Indo-European ubiquity and importance of horse sacrifice (which in many cases involves a symbolic coupling between king and mare)[citation needed] attests to this importance. (wikipedia.org)
Typically, such burials involved the sacrifice and burial of one or more horses to accompany the remains of high-ranked members or warriors. (wikipedia.org)
In April, Featherstone Town Council unveiled a 20ft sculpture , surrounded by 353 trees - one for each of the men from the town who died in the war - in memory of their sacrifice and to honour the role horses have played in the town's history. (horseandhound.co.uk)

It is closed for burials, but visitors are invited to walk the grounds, which are open daily. (nps.gov)

The earliest proven horse burial in the Old World dates back to the fifth or fourth millennium BC and is found in S'ezzhee, in a cemetery on the Samara River from the Samara culture. (wikipedia.org)

Horse burial is the practice of burying a horse as part of the ritual of human burial, and is found among many Indo-European speaking peoples and others, including Chinese and Turkic peoples. (wikipedia.org)
The practice of horse burial is bound to the historical territory covered by the domesticated horse, which initially was the Eurasian Steppe, ca. 4000-3500 BCE. (wikipedia.org)
Mass or communal burial was a common practice before the development of a dependable crematory chamber by Ludovico Brunetti in 1873. (wikipedia.org)
In Paris, the practice of mass burial, and in particular, the condition of the Cimetière des Innocents , led Louis XVI to eliminate Parisian cemeteries. (wikipedia.org)
From a simple burial of waste to a codified ritual practice, how can we perceive the intention behind each deposit from the archaeological remains alone? (bibracte.fr)

Part of Horse and Rider in the late Viking Age , p. 223-243, 2021. (uu.se)

Now, researchers have analyzed the scant amounts of DNA retrievable from 19 of these horses' remains and determined that all but one was male. (archaeology.org)

Many elaborate royal funerals have taken place in Westminster Abbey prior to burial here. (westminster-abbey.org)
With a large-capacity chapel and experience in services for Hispanic families, we provide traditional funerals , cremations and life celebrations , as well as burials, to people from all walks of life. (dignitymemorial.com)

With the cemetery now established, work began to move approximately 5,000 Union soldiers from nearly 100 separate burial sites around Petersburg. (nps.gov)
However, a study published last week in the journal Science Advances found that nine people buried 4,500 to 5,000 years ago who lived in what's now Romania, Bulgaria and Hungary had patterns of wear on their leg bones, spines and pelvises that suggest they regularly rode horses. (cnn.com)
In relation to our findings that they were riding horses, then this expansion over 5,000 or 6,000 kilometers makes sense. (cnn.com)

We will also put the boat burials in relation to the very special area that is Old Uppsala and the excavations done here before. (sciencealert.com)

You may choose to bury your horse on your property. (rspcavic.org)
They might even bury the deceased's favorite war horse. (truewestmagazine.com)
The Apache would dress the deceased in the finest attire the family could afford, wrap them in a blanket and bury them, along with his favorite horse in a deep crevice and conceal it. (truewestmagazine.com)

Today, visitors to Fort Steele can walk down the raised wooden sidewalks past horse drawn carriages, a steam engine locomotive, and actors dressed in period costume who appear baffled by the size of your tiny camera. (mysteriesofcanada.com)

Not one, but two incredibly rare boat burials have been excavated in Uppsala, Sweden. (sciencealert.com)
In all of Sweden, only around 10 boat burials of this kind had been previously discovered, and those not always in the best condition, so two newly discovered ones are a big deal - especially when one of those is still intact. (sciencealert.com)

I rode Joules, a very calm and docile shire horse and my girlfriend rode Patch, a more agile stallion. (tripadvisor.co.uk)
We saw a few burial chambers and rode through along the paths winding along the purple heath. (tripadvisor.co.uk)

After enjoying the sights and sounds of Fort Steele, I set out to get a photo of the confluence of the Kootenay and Wild Horse Rivers, where an old CPR railway station once stood. (mysteriesofcanada.com)
Both burial sights contain western type Viking 2 edge swords. (myarmoury.com)

Horse burials are part of the Pazyryk burials, where lavishly decked-out horses were killed and sometimes buried in chambers separate from those containing human remains. (wikipedia.org)

some cultures appear to favor horse burial for male warriors, others did not seem to differentiate in sex. (wikipedia.org)
And if you take into account most nomadic warriors at this stage were lightly armed horse archers, it starts to paint a clearer picture. (myarmoury.com)

An associated ritual is that of chariot burial, in which an entire chariot, with or without a horse, is buried with a dead person. (wikipedia.org)
Remains of the ritual are found in Kazakh culture, where a dead person's horse is slaughtered a year after its owner's death, in a ceremony accompanied by horse races. (wikipedia.org)
It comprises a narrow corridor and a round burial chamber, both decorated with well-preserved murals representing a Thracian couple at a ritual funeral feast. (worldheritagesite.org)

When the choice between euthanasia and treatment is unclear, consider whether the horse is having more good days than bad. (rspcavic.org)

Often soldiers would plunder the substantial quantity of corpses prior to burial. (wikipedia.org)

A nomad's kurgan burial of around 700 BCE at Kostromskaya in southern Russia included, as well as the principal male body with his accoutrements, thirteen humans with no adornment above him, and around the edges of the burial twenty-two horses buried in pairs. (wikipedia.org)
many high ranking male burials contain richly decorated belts of nomadic style. (myarmoury.com)

We offer a full range of veterinary services including 24 hours a day ambulatory services for equine emergencies, general wellness care, lameness, dentistry, chiropractic, acupuncture, and reproductive / horse breeding services. (nchorsecouncil.com)
Our equine veterinary staff are all lifelong horse owners. (nchorsecouncil.com)
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Roman culture left horse burials throughout their empire, including first-century burials in modern-day Waremme, Belgium and Beuningen, Netherlands. (wikipedia.org)
DNA analysis has suggested that horses were first domesticated about 4,300 years ago in the steppes of the Black Sea region, part of modern-day Russia, before spreading across Asia and Europe in the centuries that followed. (cnn.com)

Sites featuring horse burials are found throughout the regions of the world occupied by Indo-Aryan, Turkic, and Chinese peoples. (wikipedia.org)

Ship burials are found all across Europe, particularly in Scandinavian countries, but that doesn't mean they were common. (sciencealert.com)

This person may euthanise your horse on-site or may transport the horse to another location if it is fit for travel. (rspcavic.org)

I think it is a wonderful way for James to reach out to a wider audience of people - who have an interest in all things equestrian - and highlight the plight of all those amazing horses who perished one hundred years ago to safeguard our liberty," she said. (horseandhound.co.uk)

Early cultures with a mythology that would support horse burial are those in or bordering those areas-Turkic cultures, Chinese cultures, and Indo-European cultures. (wikipedia.org)
The light horse regiments began to land at Anzac in early May and were just in time to help repulse a savage series of counter attacks by the Turks. (lighthorse.org.au)
Archaeologists later discovered South American parrot feathers and human bones with stone scrapings (evidence of cannibalism) in Chaco Canyon, a civilization that showed signs of early abandonment due to it's low amount of burials and trash pits. (georgetakei.com)

the rest of the horse meat was possibly eaten during a burial ceremony. (wikipedia.org)
It's thought that horses were likely first domesticated for meat and milk before being ridden. (cnn.com)
Secondary exposure - This refers to human-to-human exposure (eg, medical caregivers, family caregivers, or persons who prepared deceased patients for burial), primate-to-human exposure (eg, animal care workers who provide care for primates), or persons who collect or prepare bush meat for human consumption. (medscape.com)

Burial at Eudora Cemetary will follow the services. (quarterhorsenews.com)

Considerable differences exist between different horse burials even within a single area and culture, so much so that it is perhaps impossible to generalize. (wikipedia.org)

James I brought the body of his mother, Mary Queen of Scots , to the Abbey from her original burial place at Peterborough in 1612 to be placed in a vault under a large monument he erected for her. (westminster-abbey.org)
After 1760 the next funeral of a monarch or consort did not take place until 1925 when the coffin of Queen Alexandra , widow of King Edward VII, lay in state in the lantern near the steps to the High Altar before burial at Windsor. (westminster-abbey.org)

In that year, he excavated a series of burials in the Andronovo valley of the Minusinsk region of Southern Siberia. (ancient-origins.net)

For many people, losing a horse can more difficult than losing a human friend. (rspcavic.org)
You can suspect that they were distinguished people in the society of the time since burial ships in general are very rare. (sciencealert.com)
Przewalski's horses, like the one pictured here, are thought to be closest in size and appearance to those ridden by the Yamnaya people. (cnn.com)
Beautiful horses, wonderful people, stunning views and fantastic ride. (tripadvisor.co.uk)

in Britain, for example, 31 horse burials have been discovered but only one cow burial, unique in Europe. (wikipedia.org)

With ten army wagons, forty mules, and 12 saddle horses, these men began their search and recovery mission. (nps.gov)

At no time should you consider this option if your horse is unfit for travel (this is inhumane and in breach of animal welfare legislation that protects the welfare of your horse). (rspcavic.org)

The sculpture is the second war horse memorial to be revealed in as many months. (horseandhound.co.uk)
Memorial arrangements have been set for accomplished cutting horse trainer and aged event producer Pat Earnheart , 65, Hernando, Miss., who passed away Tuesday, May 28, following a long illness. (quarterhorsenews.com)

As a horse owner, it is up to you to recognise the right time and when euthanasia is the best decision for the welfare of your horse. (rspcavic.org)
Please rest assured, your horse is not suffering at this time. (rspcavic.org)
You also have to balance all the time to avoid slipping from the horse. (cnn.com)

His death on 8th March 1702 was caused by a fall from his horse which had stepped in a mole-hill. (westminster-abbey.org)
Because they were focused on the effects of famine, the scientists specifically excluded burials from the Black Death era in the study. (sc.edu)

One of these was still intact, with remains inside of not just a human, but also a dog and even a horse, all in good condition. (sciencealert.com)

Sadly, the need to consider euthanising your beloved horse may be the result of an accident resulting in an injury that can't be treated, a disease causing pain and suffering, or old age reducing your horse's quality of life. (rspcavic.org)
A life-sized horse sculpture in memory of the millions of equines who served and died in World War I will be unveiled to the public at Belsay Horse Trials (2-3 June). (horseandhound.co.uk)
Another indicator of life stress, though, turned out to be a horse of a different color. (sc.edu)

The light horse were to stay behind in Egypt to continue the fight. (lighthorse.org.au)

American Indian burials were as diverse as the Native Americans culture and languages. (truewestmagazine.com)

If experienced in horse care, your veterinarian may make the recommendation of euthanasia after examining your horse. (rspcavic.org)
We will care for your horse like we care for our own. (nchorsecouncil.com)
Kawell develops and produces copper alloy horseshoes and inserts, giving horses the care that they need to fight issues associated with white line disease, seedy toe and thrush. (americanfarriers.com)
From the feed room to the tack room, SmartPak offers innovative solutions to help riders take great care of their horses. (americanfarriers.com)

This is THE best way to see St Mary's - Claire and her team extended a warm welcome to my very experienced partner and I (completely new to horse riding). (tripadvisor.co.uk)

As the trains pulled out to carry the diggers to the ships, they waved to their light horse cousins who were to remain behind. (lighthorse.org.au)

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It was a pretty sensitive indicator of famine burials," Yaussy says. (sc.edu)

As a caring horse owner, your horse's welfare will remain your biggest concern at all times, so it is important that you and your horse feel comfortable with the person who is assisting. (rspcavic.org)
It is important to keep in mind, transporting your horse when it is unwell, in an unfamiliar environment, with unfamiliar handlers, may increase the stress and pain your horse experiences. (rspcavic.org)

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