. The breed is purported to be largely unchanged since the time of Genghis Khan. Do Mongolian horses still exist? Przewalski’s horses once ranged throughout Europe and Asia. Competition with man and livestock, as well as changes in the environment, led to the horse moving east to Asia, and eventually Read more…
With approximately 400,000 horses registered and Association membership approaching 19,000, the Tennessee Walking Horse has firmly established itself as one of the top ten recognized horse breeds in the U. S., and has earned distinction as one of the fastest growing breeds. What is the Walking Horse Capital of the Read more…
Traditionally a war horse also used for activities such as driving and bullfighting, the modern day Andalusian is often seen in equestrian competitions such as dressage and show jumping; as a driving horse; in film and on tv; and for leisure riding. Are Andalusians good riding horses? Andalusia Horses are Read more…
Icelandic horses have a thick double coat designed to protect them from harsh conditions and the biting wind of their native country. Where do Icelandic horses go in the winter? All over the world, most Icelandic horses are kept outside or in open stables their whole life all year round, Read more…
Spider webs are called cobwebs because the old English word for spider was coppe. Turns out that cobwebs are only produced by Theridiidae (cobweb spiders) and Linyphiidae (money spiders) – all others should be just known as spider webs. Is there a difference between a spider web and a cob Read more…
5 p.m.. COB stands for “close of business” that professional organizations use when referring to the end of the business day. Many professionals base COB hours on times that businesses traditionally close in the United States, which is typically 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST). What time of day is Read more…
An Andalusian can cost from $4,500 for a purebred foal and up to $15,000 to $50,000 for a top-quality breeding/ready to show horse. Although there isn’t a record of the most expensive Andalusian ever sold, the highest prices are paid for graded stallions of the purest bloodlines. Is the Andalusian Read more…
These horses were bred for racing. They had free-flowing movements and a good temperament. The Turkoman horses were fed a special high-protein diet of broiled chicken, barley, dates, raisins, alfalfa, and mutton fat. Do Turkoman horses still exist? The Turkoman has gone extinct, but its noble bloodline persists in the Read more…
Developed from a base of spotted horses with Quarter Horse and Thoroughbred bloodlines, the American Paint Horse Association (APHA) breed registry is now one of the largest in North America. What 2 breeds make a Quarter Horse? The American Quarter Horse descends from Spanish and English horses that were imported Read more…
Temperament: Shires are renowned as having one of the most placid temperaments of any breed. This trait is necessary in draught horses because sometimes they need to stand quietly in harness for hours while carts are loaded. They are adaptable to training and make good (but very big) pets. Are Read more…