They arrived with the Spanish Bloodlines from the Andalusian, the Barb, and the Jennet (now extinct) were combined to form what we now know as the Peruvian Paso. The Peruvian Paso, coming from the Spanish word paso for “step,” is often confused with another horse of Spanish origin, the Paso Read more…
Spanish Arabian. The Spanish Arabian is considered the rarest type of Arabian horse, making up roughly 1% of the breed. Who is the most famous Arabian horse? legend Marwan Al ShaqabEquine legend Marwan Al Shaqab is the most famous Arabian horse in the world. It is no secret that Arabian Read more…
In Spanish, Criollo means ‘of local origin’. This is a very high quality cocoa bean and is very aromatic and lacks bitterness. The Criollo is used in luxury chocolate but rarely alone since it is very scarce and expensive. Becoming less and less available. What does Criollo taste like? Criollo Read more…
To make Domori chocolate featuring a wealth of unique aromas, criollo cacao is grown directly in our plantations in Venezuela and processed every day in our factory in None, Turin, using the shortest and purest recipe in the world. Where do cacao trees grow? The Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Cameroon and Read more…
BASIC HORSE CARE RULES: Check on horse’s at least twice a day. Make sure grazing is free of danger and poisonous plants. Make sure stables are suitable/safe/kept clean. Always have fresh water available. Feed appropriately for the horse’s type and workload. Have regular health checks and farrier care. How hard Read more…
Indoors, outdoors, during work or during leisure, this masterpiece of felt, cork and rubber will make sure that neither your feet nor the cold will be a bother. Stand easy, because foot health is at the core of the Haflinger slippers philosophy. Are Haflingers good for your feet? Haflingers provide Read more…
Depending on the future use of the horse, they will be broken in between 2.5 and 3.5 years old. How long does it take to break in a pony? The goal is to teach the animal to accept haltering, walking, and following basic commands. Therefore, most equestrians consider a horse Read more…
Thoroughbreds can go barefoot, and it’s a good practice for many horses retired from the race track to remove their shoes and turn them out in a pasture. What horses can go barefoot? Some horses can perform soundly and happily while barefoot. For example, a number of Arabians participate in Read more…
The Godolphin Arabian (c. 1724–1753), also known as the Godolphin Barb, was an Arabian horse who was one of three stallions that founded the modern Thoroughbred (the others were the Darley Arabian and the Byerley Turk). Who bred the first Arabian horse? The exact origins of the Arabian horse are Read more…
Austria. The Noriker is considered indigenous to the central Alpine region of Europe, and is believed to have originated around the highest mountain of Austria, the Grossglockner. This region was once known as the Roman province of Noricum. Where do Noriker horses come from? Breed origin: The Noriker is a Read more…