The car began to popularize very early in the 1900’s, with many or most horses displaced by 1920, first in cities, later in rural areas. When did the car replace the horse? 1910When Did the Horse and Buggy Era Decline? Most experts believe the horse and buggy days started to Read more…
Minis were imported to America in the 1930s to work in the coal mines. The Mini’s foundation breed is the Shetland pony. Where did miniature horses get its beginnings? EuropeMiniature horses originated in Europe, where there is written and iconographic documentation of them from the late eighteenth century. In the Read more…
So when our horses exhibit toe-first landings, it’s often a subtle sign that something isn’t quite right. It could be discomfort or pain in the hoof or somewhere else in the body, poor saddle fit, a restrictive riding/training style, or the horse traveling with a hollow (inverted) back for whatever Read more…
The Trojans believed the horse was a peace offering and dragged it inside their city. However, hidden inside the horse was a group of Greek warriors. While the Trojans slept, the Greeks crept out. What was hidden inside of the gift that was given to the Trojans? After pretending to Read more…
They both have similar skull features such as, shape, space between front and back teeth. 2. The horse got larger over time. What species is the modern horse? The modern horse, Equus caballus, became widespread from central Asia to most of Europe. Local types of horses, all breeds of this Read more…
Zebras are closely related to horses but they’re not the same species. They’re both in the Equidae family and they can even breed with each other. Did zebras evolve from horses? Although horses, assess and zebra all evolved from a common ancestor (Hyracotherium) which lived in Europe and North America Read more…
Hippos are known for their rotund bodies. While the name “hippopotamus” comes from a Greek word meaning “river horse,” hippos are not actually related to horses. Their closest living relatives may be pigs or whales and dolphins. What animal is most related to hippos? whalesHippos and whales may look different Read more…
What is a Hunter Derby? Most hunter derbies are run as a two-round competition. Both rounds typically include natural fences reminiscent of the hunt field, such as stone walls, logs, brush jumps, white board fences, post-and-rail jumps, gates, coops, banks and ditches. What’s the difference between a hunter and a Read more…
Saddle Hunter be it horse, or pony must be capable of carrying weight for long distances over varied country. A well-schooled quality workmanlike horse, with more bone and substance than the show hack. Should be a quality, bold upstanding type with a good length of rein, standing well over the Read more…
Hunter classes were originally designed to test the qualities necessary in a field hunter: excellent manners, efficient and comfortable gaits and a good, safe jumping style. They represent the more artistic side of the industry and thus attract more “artsy” horse people. What are hunters in equine? Hunters: Where the Read more…