Where Did Ferghana Horses Come From?

Central Asia. Ferghana horses (Chinese: 大宛馬 / 宛馬; pinyin: dàyuānmǎ / yuānmǎ; Wade–Giles: ta-yüan-ma / yüan-ma) were one of China’s earliest major imports, originating in an area in Central Asia. How did Ferghana horse go extinct? The modern Akhal-Teke is also thought to be the descendant of the Ferghana horse. Read more…

Why Do Horses Establish A Hierarchy?

Horses in the wild live together in bands as a means of defense against predators. This communal living arrangement necessitates that “rules” be established to govern social interactions between members of the herd in order to reduce the likelihood of serious aggressive conflicts within the group. Why do horses have Read more…

Can A Beginner Own A Horse?

The horse must be experienced As a novice rider, learning how to ride is already difficult, buying a young horse will only make the challenge bigger and potentially more daunting. As a ball-park figure, for your first horse, stick to eight years old and up. Experience isn’t just about age. Read more…