Today the Trakehner is considered a sport-horse, bred for competition in the Olympic disciplines of Eventing, Dressage and Show Jumping. What are Trakehner horses good for? Trakehners are typically used for dressage, show jumping and eventing, where they are capable Read more…
Owing to its Thoroughbred ancestry, the Trakehner is of rectangular build, with a long sloping shoulder, good hindquarters, short cannons, and a medium-long, crested and well-set neck. What breeds make a Trakehner? The Trakehnen stud was a mix of English, Read more…
Most Dutch Warmbloods are solid colours with black, bay, grey and chestnut with or without white markings being the most common. Tobiano colours are also possible. Can you get Coloured warmbloods? have made it our business to breed world class Read more…
Friesians are a very old breed of horse, having been developed in the north province of Friesland, in the Netherlands centuries ago. Used as draft animals, as well as cultivated to become the wealthy owner’s high stepping carriage “Sunday Horse”, Read more…
We feed our Percherons 2 or 3 flakes of small bale hay twice a day, and about 8 pounds of grain. The grain will have minerals, diatomaceous earth and oil as required. Some horses are poor keepers and take half Read more…
Thoroughbreds range in height from around 15 hands (60 inches) to 17 hands (68 inches). Most stand at roughly 16 hands (64 inches) tall. They typically weigh between 1,000 and 1,200 pounds. What are the 3 most common injuries in Read more…
What’s the new breed? The updated Haflinger! Where can I get it? One horse is available in Fort Pinta and the rest can be found at the Riding Hall. Where are the Gen 3 Haflinger SSO? The Gen 3 Haflinger Read more…
There is no reason, however, why even a pure bred Arab or Thoroughbred cannot live out all year round with appropriate care. By providing a field shelter, a good quality winter rug and a well thought out diet, the balance Read more…
A typical Thoroughbred is athletic, intelligent, and a willing horse, but it’s also high-strung and sensitive to the slightest pressure. Are Thoroughbred horses high strung? Thoroughbreds weigh less than many other breeds of horse and stand out because of their Read more…
Key things to look for in a racehorse Pedigree. Both the Sire and Dam’s side of the breeding contribute to a horse’s ability. Bone Structure. The conformation of a horse is very important. Muscle Tone. Muscle is a sign of Read more…