There is no breed standard for the French Trotter. Is a Standardbred a trotter? With the sport of harness racing still going strong, the Standardbred horse is still bred primarily for use in racing as trotters and pacers. Where did Read more…
A Missouri Fox Trotter, with rider, can maintain a speed of 5 to 8 miles per hour (8.0 to 12.9 km/h) while using the fox trot, and can cover short distances at up to 10 miles per hour (16 km/h). Read more…
The Piber Federal Stud Farm is dedicated to the breeding of Lipizzan horses. It is located at the village of Piber in western Austria. They have 360 horses on the property, which is located in a beautiful region of the Read more…
Clydesdales often have a quiet demeanor that beginners enjoy. These horses tend to be forgiving of a beginner’s mistakes and are generally calm and steady. Their biggest downside is their size. Sometimes saddle fit and tack sizing can be tricky Read more…
Ramsey: Speaking of horses did you ever see those Lipizzaner stallions. Hunter: What? Capt. Ramsey: From Portugal. Are Lipizzaner stallions from Spain? The name, “Lipizzaner”, comes from the original breeding farm that started with Spanish horses, in Lipica (Lipizza in Read more…
An important feature of the Gallops of India is the promotion of the Marwari Horses – the indigenous breed of Rajasthan. Explaining more about the horses co-organizer of the event, Angad Deo Mandawa said that Marwari horses are hot blooded Read more…
In addition to Thoroughbred-style flat racing, Akhal-Tekes have had great success in other disciplines, including Dressage, Jumping, and naturally, Eventing. Are Akhal-Teke horses good jumpers? The Akhal-Teke, due to its natural athleticism, can be a sport horse, good at dressage, Read more…
The Lipizzan breed dates back to the 16th century. Its name derives from one of the earliest stud farms established, which was located near Lipica (spelled “Lipizza” in Italian), then part of Austria-Hungary and today a village in Slovenia and Read more…
The Lipizzaner stallions and their Riders will then visit Denmark and Norway in December 2022 followed by France and Switzerland in January 2023. Where can I see the Lipizzaner stallions? The Piber Federal Stud Farm is dedicated to the breeding Read more…
70-minute. The 18th-century winter riding school hosts the formal 70-minute standard, 70-minute classic and 90-minute gala performances, where the stallions show off the full extent of their skills. How long is the Lipizzaner horse show? This atmosphere and the accompanying Read more…