The Hanoverian is one of the oldest warmblood breeds. Originating in Germany, the Hanoverian pulled fine carriages and served as a military horse. Breeders were looking for horses that could look elegant pulling a coach, but also animals that were heavy enough to handle cavalry duties. Is a KWPN the Read more…
American quarter horses, Appaloosas and Paint horses are all descendants of hot-Paint breeds. What horses belong to hot bloods? Arabian and Thoroughbred horses usually fall into the hot-blooded group, as they tend to be a bit more nervous and energetic than some other equines. Cold-blooded horses encompass the draft breeds Read more…
Marwari horses are rare outside India and there are only a handful in America. It is highly unlikely you will be able to find a Marwari horse for sale in the United States and if you do they will likely cost somewhere in the five figures or more. Are there Read more…
The Tennessee Walking Horse has a reputation for having a calm disposition and a naturally smooth riding gait. While the horses are famous for flashy movement, they are popular for trail and pleasure riding as well as show. What makes Tennessee walking horses walk the way they do? Instead of Read more…
Ponies eat grass, hay, and grain on occasion. A pony typically requires a daily ration of forage equal to 2% of body weight. They may need a mineral salt block if they lack essential minerals in their diet. How much food should I feed a Shetland pony? Horses, minis and Read more…
Black-type indicates a runner has won or placed in a select race of importance. When a horse wins a stakes race, the information is added to the racing databases of The Jockey Club, Equibase, BrisNet and other companies that produce racing and breeding reports for their clients. What does black Read more…
Appaloosas excel in western pleasure classes as well as other events like reining, cutting, roping and barrel racing. They’re also fine ranch horses. And of course, the Appaloosa wouldn’t be a true western breed unless it made a great trail horse—which it does! Are Appaloosa horses used for Western riding? Read more…
Most racehorses are born between January and April in the Northern hemisphere. All racehorses are considered to turn a year older on the 1st January each year. How can you tell the age of a thoroughbred horse? One piece of information you can find out right away is what year Read more…
Knabstrupper. Similarly to Appaloosas, Knabstruppers originate from prehistoric spotted horses. The Knabstrupper is native to Denmark and exists since 1812. The breed soon spread across Europe and later to North America, Australia, and New Zealand. What is an Appaloosa pony called? The Appaloosa is also known as the Nez Perce Read more…
The breed’s gaits are agile and elevated, but generally comfortable to ride. The Lusitano differs from the Andalusian through having a more sloped croup, a lower-set tail, and a more convex head profile. The mane and tail are extremely thick in both breeds. Whats the difference between an Andalusian and Read more…