All Fjord horses are a shade of dun in one of five accepted variations: Brown dun (brunblakk in Norwegian), the most common colour, a pale yellow-brown ranging from cream to chestnut, with a cream or white mane and tail. Red dun (rødblakk), a pale golden hue, with a cream or Read more…
northern Scotland. Shetland ponies come from the Shetland Islands, off the coast of northern Scotland. While the exact origin of these ponies is unknown, ponies have roamed these islands for approximately 4,000 years. The island’s harsh winters and limited grazing has resulted in ponies that have evolved to be small Read more…
Fjords’ manes are cut short so that they stand straight up. Many Fjords also have lighter colored muzzle and belly hair. While all Fjords are dun, five different dun shades are recognized: Brown dun, red dun, grey, white dun, and yellow dun. Why do Fjord horses have short manes? One Read more…
White or flesh-colored markings are very seldom seen on the Fjord Horse; but a white star on the forehead has existed as far back as we have written records. The white markings are inherited as a recessive gene and that both parents must have these genes for the offspring to Read more…
It’s a classic bag but also has an edgy feel with the chunky chain hardware. The bag can be worn two ways; carried by the top handles or folded into a clutch. What is Falabella bag? Our iconic Falabella is the original vegan luxury tote bag; characterised by its slouchy Read more…
The Shetland pony is a Scottish breed of pony originating in the Shetland Isles in the north of Scotland. It may stand up to 107 cm (42 in) at the withers. It has a heavy coat and short legs, is strong for its size, and is used for riding, driving, Read more…
Lipizzans were bred to be light riding horses, trained for use by royalty. Slovenian stud farms still send Lipizzan horses to the Spanish Riding School to be trained in the art of classical dressage. What are Lipizzan horses used for? Uses: While the Lipizzan can be used for driving and Read more…
Appaloosa. A gaited Appaloosa has a lateral gait, which is when the legs on the same side of the horse move together. It’s often referred to as the Appaloosa shuffle. This four-beat gait resembles a pace, though it’s smoother. Which breeds are gaited? In most “gaited” breeds, an ambling gait Read more…
People remember not the defeat of Maharana Pratap but the courage and loyalty of his men and his horse. Chetak, for that was the name of his horse, proved to be a marwari horse and more. What breed was Chetak horse? Chetak Maharana Pratap on Chetak, commemorative statue in Moti Read more…
“They don’t spook easily,” explained de Santis. “When they see new things, Fjord horses want to check them out, but they don’t tend to get excited about anything. They’re not stubborn unless you work them too hard.” These small, pleasant horses are also easy keepers. Are Fjords good beginner horses? Read more…