By 55 million years ago, the first members of the horse family, the dog-sized Hyracotherium, were scampering through the forests that covered North America. What were the first horses in America? The oldest oldest-known species of the genus Equus is Read more…
Horses and other equines (e.g. donkeys, mules) are bred and kept in Canada for many reasons, including companionship; personal recreation; commercial recreation such as racing, rodeo, and equestrian sports; working purposes such as ranching and logging; and meat production. Why Read more…
Based on fossil records, the genus appears to have originated in North America about 4 million years ago and spread to Eurasia (presumably by crossing the Bering land bridge) 2 to 3 million years ago. Who originated wild horses? the Read more…
The Canadian horse breeds are the Newfoundland Pony, Canadian Horse, Sable Island Horse, Lac La Croix Indian Pony, and Canadian Rustic Pony. Canada is also home to two Warmblood registries, the Candian Warmblood and the Canadian Sport Horse. Are horse Read more…
Horseback riding in Canada is a great way to escape the chaos of city life and reconnect with nature. Whether it’s for a few hours, a day, or for a full week, traversing the backcountry astride a horse will introduce Read more…
The Big Summit Wild Horse Territory is located approximately 25 miles east of Prineville, Oregon, and totals about 25,434 acres entirely within the Ochoco National Forest (herd management area map). It is the only wild horse population in the Pacific Read more…
Feral horse populations have established themselves in at least 10 conservation areas across NSW, including Australia’s iconic Kosciuszko National Park and world heritage-listed areas of the Blue Mountains, Barrington Tops, Guy Fawkes and Oxley Wild Rivers national parks. Where do Read more…
Feral horses only occur in two Victorian parks – the Alpine National Park and Barmah National Park. Where can you see Brumbies in Victoria? Brumbies are only found in two Victorian parks – Barmah National Park, on the New South Read more…
Wild horses have been a part of the Canadian west for hundreds of years. There are currently wild horses living in the Chilcotin region of British Columbia and parts of Saskatchewan, including a population of protected wild horses in the Read more…
Today, most Canadian horses are used as riding and driving horses, and are known for their jumping ability. They are seen in competition in almost every discipline, as well as for leisure riding. Are Canadian horses fast? Not only were Read more…