The Irish sport horse is an incredibly versatile breed that excels in many situations. It is commonly used for eventing, dressage, show jumping, fox hunting, and leisure riding. It is also well-suited to life on a farm, thanks to its Irish draught horse lineage. What are Irish sports horses used Read more…
The traditional Irish Sport Horse is a cross between the Irish Draught horse and the Thoroughbred. The Irish Sport Horse is known for its versatility, athleticism, and courage and is considered to be one of the best horse breeds in the world. Are Irish sport horses good? Like its forbear Read more…
Thoroughbreds are considered the fastest horses in the world and dominate the horse racing industry, while Arabian horses are known to be intelligent and excel in endurance riding. Take a look at some of the horse breeds used in racing, dressage and general riding. What horse is faster than a Read more…
Percheron History and Origins Many experts believe the earliest Percherons might have been crosses between the hardy Barb horses of the Moors and large Flemish draft breeds. Arabian bloodlines eventually were introduced to add athleticism and refinement. Where do Percheron horses come from? PercheronOriginThe Percheron is a breed of draft Read more…
Generally, Thoroughbreds don’t make good trail riding horses, especially for beginner riders. They spook easily, are high-strung, and aren’t surefooted. A typical Thoroughbred is athletic, intelligent, and a willing horse, but it’s also high-strung and sensitive to the slightest pressure. Are Thoroughbreds good for beginners? Largely bred for racing, a Read more…
The Thoroughbred is considered the fastest horse, especially on a racecourse. The Arabian is slower than both the Thoroughbred and the Quarter Horse, but they have excellent stamina and can keep going for many miles without tiring or needing to rest or drink, so they dominate in endurance riding. Are Read more…
During the Middle Ages, Friesians were commonly used as war horses because of their sturdy build and intrepid nature. Contact between the Netherlands and Spain during the 16th and 17th centuries introduced Andalusian blood, which gave the Friesian a higher knee and more craning neck. What is the purpose of Read more…
After their racing careers are over, many of the best horses will be retired to stud to breed the next generation of racehorses. However, thoroughbreds are versatile, highly intelligent creatures that can adapt well to retraining outside racing. What do they do with race horses? A proportion of healthy retired Read more…
The truth is that some draught horses, such as the Percheron and Friesian, were developed from war-horse stock. However, over the years the Percheron was bred to be heavier for farm work, and later for meat; while the Friesian was bred to be a carriage-horse with flashy knee action and Read more…
Thoroughbreds are classified as “hot-blooded” horses, or horses that tend to be spirited, bold, intelligent, and athletic. It’s a demeanor not every equestrian can handle, but it does make for a magnificent horse. What is the temperament of a Thoroughbred horse? Thoroughbred Horse Temperament and Behaviour As a breed, Thoroughbred Read more…