This type of pony weighs between 300 and 500 pounds (136.1-226.8). Shetland ponies stand no taller than 11.2 hands (46 inches/116.8 cm) at the withers (shoulders). What is the weight limit for riding a Shetland pony? What is the maximum Read more…
Absolutely, if they weigh less than a fifth the pony’s weight. Shetland’s are stocky things, so at a pinch someone weighing a quarter what the pony does wouldn’t do any harm at least for short rides. In practise, that gives Read more…
between 300 and 500 pounds. Size: This type of pony weighs between 300 and 500 pounds (136.1-226.8). Shetland ponies stand no taller than 11.2 hands (46 inches/116.8 cm) at the withers (shoulders). How heavy is too heavy for a Shetland Read more…
According to guidelines established by the Arabian Horse Association, purebred Arabians are judged on seven criteria during show competitions. With regard to appearance, they are judged in four categories — the look of the head; the neck and shoulder; the Read more…
In the United States, the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing, commonly known as the Triple Crown, is a series of horse races for three-year-old Thoroughbreds, consisting of the Kentucky Derby, Kentucky Derby, and Belmont Stakes. What are the major 3 Read more…
Yearlings should be a fed high-quality hay and a grain ration, spread out into smaller meals throughout the day. Since yearlings don’t have their adult teeth yet, it is best to feed processed grains or pellets instead of whole grains Read more…
Use the time on the lunge to train your horse to your voice. Simple commands such as Walk, Trot, Canter, Steady and Whoa, will go a long way to helping him understand your new seat and leg aids when you Read more…
In cold and wet weather a good quality and well-fitting rug can help the horse to maintain condition, as a cold, wet horse will burn a lot of energy keeping warm. Keep in mind though that if your horse is Read more…
The Appaloosa is an American horse breed best known for its colorful spotted coat pattern. Is an Appaloosa a breed or a Colour? Appaloosa, colour breed of horse popular in the United States. The breed is said to have descended Read more…
There are several American horse breeds with leopard coloring and Appaloosa ancestry. These include the Pony of the Americas and the Colorado Ranger. Appaloosas are crossbred with gaited horse breeds in an attempt to create a leopard-spotted ambling horse. What Read more…