American Quarter Horse. The American Quarter Horse was the breed most commonly used by cowboys in the old west. However, they also rode horses of many different breeds. Other notable types were Appaloosa, American Saddlebred, Missouri Fox Trotter, Morgan, American Read more…
Arabian-Hambletonian horse. Beautiful Jim Key was an Arabian-Hambletonian horse who performed for nine years around the country to large crowds at expositions, world’s fairs, schools, and other venues. Who was the worlds smartest horse? Bill Key, born a slave, overcame Read more…
Fetlock or Sock: white marking that extends over the fetlock, occasionally called a “boot.” Pastern: white marking that extends above the top of the hoof, but stops below the fetlock. What are horse leg markings called? White markings on the Read more…
Presley’s co-star in Live A Little, Love A Little Celeste Yarnall told the Sky Arts film: “Elvis was a Star Trek fan. He even had a horse named Star Trek.” Did Elvis Presley like Star Trek? Presley loved comic books Read more…
Horse Betting: How to Key a Horse When you feel that one of your selections will finish in a certain position, either first, second, third or fourth, the horse you select to finish in a certain position is your “key” Read more…
The show’s stars are, of course, the horses! Most horses on Free Rein are owned and trained by stunt coordinator Steve Dent and his team. Is Raven from Free Rein a real horse? Raven from Free Rein is played by Read more…
Tony the Horse. Tony the Horse was an acting horse and the companion of Western-star Tom Mix. What was Tom Mix’s horses name? TonyOne of the first horses to ever be referred to as ‘The Wonder Horse‘, Tony was the Read more…
Rising Sun died in 1986 and was buried at Graceland facing the east, in the direction of the rising sun. Elvis bought a black horse named Bear who is often called a Tennessee Walker, but there is evidence that he Read more…
Thoroughbreds. It turns out that they were Thoroughbreds, not Mustangs. In fact, Beauty primarily was played by four off-track Thoroughbred mares — Jenny, Rosie, Spirit and Awards — and one gelding — Indiana. Is the horse in Black Beauty a Read more…
Watery eyes are often caused by blocked tear ducts, which can be remedied with a simple veterinary procedure. A painful, squinty, swollen eye is an obvious cause for concern, as is an eye with thick or discolored discharge. How do Read more…