War Horse. In medieval times, Percheron-type horses were used by knights in battle. They also carried crusaders from Europe to the Middle East. What were Percherons used for? Past and Present Uses of the Percheron Horse Originally bred for use as war horses, Percherons were later used for pulling large Read more…
A Rare Breed of European Origin The Percheron heavy horse, originally known as the Norman Percheron, is one of the best-known European horse breeds. It originated in the district of Perche, to the north and west of Normandy in France. Are Percheron horses endangered? 3. Percherons Were Endangered On Two Read more…
Secretariat – Maybe the most well-known racehorse of all time was the first in racing history to be awarded the Horse of the Year Award. His US Triple Crown performances ingrained his place in history. He became the first racehorse to win the Kentucky Derby – starting from last place Read more…
The Ford Mustang is a series of American automobiles manufactured by Ford. In continuous production since 1964, the Mustang is currently the longest-produced Ford car nameplate. Currently in its sixth generation, it is the fifth-best selling Ford car nameplate. Is Mustang Ford or Dodge? The Ford Mustang does not rank Read more…
America was built by utilizing horse power and colonists were quick to realize the value of Arabian bloodstock. Nathan Harrison of Virginia imported the first Arabian stallion in 1725. Are there Arabian horses in America? Development of purebred breeding in America In 1908, the Arabian Horse Registry of America was Read more…
Racehorses can be either male or female. Mares (female horses) compete against their male counterparts and often win. Some of the world’s best racehorses have been female. What is a female thoroughbred? There are two specific definitions in use: In most cases, a filly is a female horse under four Read more…
Irish Sport Horse Conformation This breed can be found in just about every colour, save for skewbald and piebald. Most commonly, black, grey, chestnut, brown, and roan horses are seen, but there are Irish Sport Horses with more exotic champagne, cremello, and perlino coats too. What makes an Irish Sport Read more…
between 25-30 years. Percherons, on average, live between 25-30 years, this is substantially longer than most large draft breeds. Percherons are hardy horses and not prone to any specific health conditions. A lifespan of 25-30 years for a horse is typical for light horse breeds but high for heavy horses. Read more…
Winning Brew. The Guinness Book of World Records recognizes a Thoroughbred named Winning Brew as the fastest horse of all time, with a top speed of 43.97mph. However, other breeds have been clocked at higher speeds over shorter distances. Sometimes people confuse the name Thoroughbred with the term “purebred”. Who Read more…
$1,000 to $10,000. Percherons range from $1,000 to $10,000; the price varies based on the horse’s age, level of training, and pedigree. Which is the most expensive horse breed? thoroughbredsBecause of its almost assured spot at the top of any competition, thoroughbreds are the most expensive horse breed in the Read more…