You booked the lesson. Now comes the part nobody tells you: what do you actually put on? Instructors hear this question all the time, and the honest answer starts with something a little boring. First, ask your barn Every riding school has its own rules. Some want a safety vest, Read more…
Arabian horses are arguably the most versatile breed out there, doing everything from reining to saddleseat to endurance to jumping. They are the oldest horse breed and have been seen in just about every show ring out there. Due to their agility, stamina, and athleticism, they can make great jumpers. Read more…
The Missouri Fox Trotter is one of the best breeds in the game, and to get one for free is incredible. Is the Missouri Fox Trotter the best horse in RDR2? The Missouri Fox Trotter is one of the best horses available in Red Dead Redemption 2, with gamers very Read more…
The soft gaits of a gaited Curly can be any of the intermediate 4 beat gaits that include the foxtrot, running walk, rack and stepping pace. The gaited Curly has been a popular horse for owners and breeders for years. Are Bashkir Curly horses gaited? Nowadays, Bashkir Curly horses are Read more…
The Creoles wanted independence from Spain due to several factors: (1) second class citizen status, (2) Bourbon rule, and (3) the takeover by Napoleon and its aftermath. Why did criollos Indians and mestizos want independence from Spain? During the early 1800’s, the Creoles (also known as the second class citizens) Read more…
Morgans are great horses for beginners because of their willing and sweet demeanor. Are Morgan horses easy keepers? Morgans are typically easy-keepers, and don’t require large amounts of hay and grain even if working, as they are prone to becoming overweight. The Morgan is usually found in bay, chestnut or Read more…
What you should know: There are a number of breed crosses with Morgans that make phenomenal jumpers. Morgans are a hardier horse with excellent hooves and conformation that lends itself well to remaining sound and healthy in a variety of different sports. Do Morgans jump? At Morgan horse shows they Read more…
The Morgan horse has an even, well-mannered temperament. The easy-going nature of the breed makes them a superb choice for riders of all experience levels, from beginner to advanced. Are Morgan horses easy keepers? Morgans are typically easy-keepers, and don’t require large amounts of hay and grain even if working, Read more…
Peruvian Pasos are excellent riding horses. They are often used as trail horses and they make great parade mounts because of their impressive presence. Breeding programs exist throughout the world, with many programs located here in the United States. What are Peruvian Paso known for? Modern day Peruvian Paso: These Read more…
between 14 and 15 hands. The breed, because of its direct link to the Barb horse, has some striking color tones and shades. The average height of the Peruvian is between 14 and 15 hands, and the weight is commonly between 900 and 1,100 poundsabout the same as Morgans and Read more…