Are Shire Horses Friendly?

In their native country of England, Shire horses – the world’s largest horses – are also known as gentle giants. In contrast to their impressive appearance, they are a very gentle breed. They have a well-balanced nature, they are highly reliable and form close relationships with their owner or rider. Read more…

Do Standardbreds Have Tattoos?

Tattoo Characteristics A standardbred tattoo always has five characters, either a letter and four numbers or two letters and three numbers. The first letter in the tattoo indicates the year of birth. Are standardbreds faster than thoroughbreds? In regards to the actual speeds that these horses achieve during races, Thoroughbreds Read more…