As mentioned, the Missouri Fox Trotter is known to have originated in the Ozark Mountains in Arkansas. Mountain settlers, who wanted horses that could take on the challenge of mountain living, bred and developed Missouri Fox Trotters during the 1800s. Read more…
30-35 year. — The Lipizzan is a long-lived horse with a 30-35 year average life span. — They’re usually born black, then change slowly over 6 to 10 years to their trademark white color. Occasionally a Lipizzaner colt is born Read more…
Many people think of Lipizzans as an exotic horse of the past, famous for its performances at the Spanish Riding School. The truth is that purebred Lipizzans are alive and well in today’s horse world, with more than 900 registered Read more…
In terms of behavior, Shetland ponies are typically friendly and gentle. But they can be a bit headstrong and uncooperative, especially if they aren’t trained. What are the characteristics of a Shetland pony? The Shetland Pony is hardy and strong, Read more…
Decorated by nature, the origins of the Paint Horse in North America can be traced back to the two-toned horses introduced by the Spanish explorers, descendants of horses from North Africa and Asia Minor. Inevitably, some of these colorful equines Read more…
Quick Facts about Paint Horses Species Name: Equus caballus Lifespan: 30 years Size: 14-16 hands Diet: Herbivore Minimum Enclosure Size: 1.5 acres Which breed of horse lives the longest? 5 Hardy Horse Breeds with the Longest Lifespans Arabians. Appaloosas. Icelandic Read more…
They are unique creatures Shetland Ponies have been lived in Shetland for over 4,000 years and it is that unique island environment that have made them as robust as they are. They are the smallest of the pony breeds found Read more…
Their Coat Colors Are Unique. The possible combinations of colors and shapes on a paint make this impossible. The American paint horse comes in 3 main patterns including tobiano, overo, and tovero. There are some exceptions and yes, they can Read more…
In the case of an Appaloosa, this can be black, bay, chestnut, dark bay/brown, palomino, dun, black, cremello/perlino, buckskin or grulla. The Appaloosa Horse Club also recognizes gray, bay roan, blue roan, and red roan as base colors. What is Read more…
The American Paint Horse is another great candidate for a beginner. These horses are docile and loyal to their owners. In fact, it’s for this reason that they were used by Native Americans, as they are smart and able to Read more…