American saddlebred’s are a true warm blood. Competition doesn’t determine whether a horse is a hot blood, warm blood, or cold blood. Remember that thoroughbreds used to be the breed of choice and the jumper ring as well as the Read more…
Friesian Horse Temperament and Behaviour Considered to be a warm blooded breed, the Friesian is willing to learn, intelligent, energetic, and calm. They do not spook easily, and their desire to please makes them great for competition such as dressage: Read more…
Trakehners are typically used for dressage, show jumping and eventing, where they are capable of reaching the upper levels. The Trakehner is the oldest warmblood breed in the world, dating back 300 years to the foundation of the main stud Read more…
14. Kimberly Kardashian-West did not get that memo, and went ahead and tweeted about her 14 “Friesian” horses (she also misspelled “Friesian,” but that’s another story) that she has on her ranch in Wyoming. “Meet North’s Friesian horse. What kind Read more…
Arabian horses require non-irrigated pasture and grass hay to forage in. However, you can supplement your horse’s diet with a grain like barley, corn, and oats. Feed your horse grain according to the package instructions or per your vet’s orders. Read more…
While Tennessee Walking Horses are known for having a gentle disposition, Trimble and Kramedjian both say they prefer to shoe the horses in a very routine manner. Do Tennessee walkers need shoes? No, horses don’t need shoes, pavement or not. Read more…
Native to Great Britain, Welsh ponies and cobs are believed to have existed in Wales for thousands of years. They likely developed from crossing native ponies with Arabian, thoroughbred, and hackney bloodlines. Where is the Welsh cob from? WalesThe Welsh Read more…
Clydesdale horses have an impressive high-stepping action. This means that the horse picks up its feet high as it walks. “Action” refers to a particular movement that a horse performs, such as the Tennessee Walking Horse’s running walk. Are Clydesdale Read more…
Although thoroughbred horses are a result of inbreeding, they are not actually very purebred at all. Genetically, they are reasonably different and therefore do not breed true. Heavily inbred animals are more likely to inherit negative genetic characteristics from their Read more…
There is no better partner on the trails than a Missouri Fox Trotter. The breed’s calm disposition, sound conformation, and surefooted gait provide riders of all ages a willing companion in any terrain. In fact, the Missouri Fox Trotting Horse Read more…