The foundation stock of the Belgian Warmblood included jumping horses from France and the Netherlands, as well as Hanoverians and Holsteiners from Germany. The first stallion show for riding horses in Belgium took place, illegally, in 1953. What makes a Belgian Warmblood? Spotting the distinctive horse-head pinwheel brand on an Read more…
Quick Information Temperamental Characteristics Moderate, tenacious, mild, gentle, loyal, intelligent Lifespan/Expectancy 25-30 years Weight 1,300 pounds Height (size) 17 hands Health Problems Generally healthy, no known breed-specific diseases What is the average lifespan of a Belgian horse? about eighteen yearsBelgians usually live for about eighteen years. Most heavy draft breeds Read more…
Despite being a very popular eventing horse, purebred Irish Sports Horses are quite rare with only 2,000 registered purebreds in existence. Are Irish sports horses good? The traditional Irish Sport Horse is a cross between the Irish Draught horse and the Thoroughbred. The Irish Sport Horse is known for its Read more…
Personality and Temperament The American Bashkir Curly has an amiable nature and is highly trainable. It is alert and moves at a brisk pace, ideal for horse jumping, roping, and other types of equine events. Are curly horses good jumpers? Getting their name for their curly coats, this breed is Read more…
Missouri Fox Trotters are succeeding in open breed competitions in many areas: trail, endurance, roping, ranch horse, field trial, jumping and dressage. Many compete in barrel racing, cowboy mounted shooting and many other exciting events, even mounted archery! Can a gaited horse barrel race? Gaited horses have smooth moves and Read more…
Breed origin: The Fell Pony originally lived in the fells of northwest England, specifically Northumberland, Cumberland and Westmorland (Cumbria). The name ‘fell’ comes from the Norse word for hills, and these ponies’ ancestors lived in the area long before the Romans came to England in the first century AD. What Read more…
According to WAHO there is now a total of more than one million Arabian horses in 62 countries. More than half of them (663,833) are registered in the USA, followed by Canada (48.010). Where are Arabian horses mostly found? They are one of the top ten most popular horse breeds Read more…
By claiming loyalty to the defeated King Ferdinand, the criollos aimed to establish Mexico as an independent nation within King Ferdinand’s Spanish empire. Why did the criollos want independence? Answer and Explanation: The Creoles wanted independence from Spain due to several factors: (1) second class citizen status, (2) Bourbon rule, Read more…
Morgan Horse History and Origins No one knows for certain what Figure’s pedigree was, but it’s generally accepted that it was the offspring of horses with Arabian, thoroughbred, and perhaps Welsh cob or Friesian bloodlines. Do all horses have Arabian in them? Today, Arabian bloodlines are found in almost every Read more…
The Holsteiner is a breed of horse originating in the Schleswig-Holstein region of northern Germany. It is thought to be the oldest of warmblood breeds, tracing back to the 13th century. Is a Holsteiner a warmblood? Powerful elegance. The Holsteiner horse breed is the oldest warm-blooded breed in Germany. It Read more…