The truth is that some draught horses, such as the Percheron and Friesian, were developed from war-horse stock. However, over the years the Percheron was bred to be heavier for farm work, and later for meat; while the Friesian was Read more…
Thoroughbreds and performance horses are the most commonly diagnosed cases. Kissing spines are likely acquired. They can be the result of a variety of factors, including poor saddle fit and improper training that allows the horse to carry itself with Read more…
Thoroughbreds are classified as “hot-blooded” horses, or horses that tend to be spirited, bold, intelligent, and athletic. It’s a demeanor not every equestrian can handle, but it does make for a magnificent horse. What is the temperament of a Thoroughbred Read more…
With their steady movement and docile nature, Ardennais horses make ideal mounts for both pleasure riding and therapeutic riding. Their influence can also be seen in several other breeds, including the Swedish Ardennes, Baltic Ardennes, Dutch Draft, Russian Heavy Draft, Read more…
Every individual horse will have its own specific nutrition needs, but generally speaking, Saddlebreds do well on a diet of grass, hay, and a feed concentrate. How long do Saddlebred horses live? between 30-and-35 years oldThe American Saddlebred, who often Read more…
Traditionally seen as a symbol of chivalry, nobility and pride, Arabian horses happen to be one of the most popular breeds in the world. Considered to be one of the oldest and purest horse breeds in the world, Arabian horses Read more…
To compete in either of these demanding rides requires a horse to be sound, fit, and enthusiastic about their “work”. These characteristics make Morgans an indisputable candidate for enjoyment of competitive trail or endurance riding. Are Morgans good for endurance? Read more…
Thoroughbred, to mean a breed of horse, was first used around the turn of the nineteenth century. Purebred describes an animal of pure breeding stock, consisting of two parents that are of the same breed. Usually, purebred refers to animals Read more…
Arabians are not gaited horses, but their shoeing requires their farriers to understand many of the gaited-shoeing techniques for enhancing action, but they must, at the same time, maintain the two-beat symmetry of the trot and compensate for varying degrees Read more…
Today the Trakehner is considered a sport-horse, bred for competition in the Olympic disciplines of Eventing, Dressage and Show Jumping. Are Trakehner horses good dressage? Breeding and Uses Today’s Trakehner is a talented athletic horse that has made its mark Read more…