The father of ALL racehorses: Scientists discover majority of modern thoroughbreds are descended from the British stallion Eclipse. Modern racehorses are virtually all descended from a legendary British stallion called Eclipse, a new study has confirmed. Do all thoroughbred horses Read more…
Developed from light horses taken to the Ozarks by settlers, the fox-trotting horse was originally a general utility horse but now is a show and riding horse. Sorrel is the usual colour; height varies from 14 to 16 hands (56 Read more…
Missouri Fox Trotters are used extensively by trail riders, who appreciate their gaits, stamina and weight-carrying abilities. They are also used in handicapped riding programs, and their smooth gait has proven useful for riders with minor physical disabilities. What are Read more…
Arabian horses require the same standards of care as any other horse—access to shelter, clean water, hay, and grain as appropriate for body weight, adequate exercise, and regular veterinary care. Are Arabian horses easy keepers? Shagya-Arabians are generally considered easy Read more…
Marwari horses are found in a wide range of colours: Dark brown. Bay. Dark bay. Piebald. Skewbald. Chestnut. Dun. Blue roan. What is special Marwari horse? The Marwari horse is a riding horse; it may also be used for shows, Read more…
The breed, as expected, excels at endurance competition, but it is also popular in India for trail riding, polo, and lower level dressage, where its somewhat reduced extension is less of a detriment. Additionally, Marwari horses are still sometimes used Read more…
Habitat of the Arabian Horse The deserts that they inhabited had sandy soil, hot temperatures with cool nights, and arid, dry conditions. Nowadays, humans have moved this breed into many different habitats across the world, from grasslands and meadows to Read more…
The term Thoroughbred describes a breed of horse whose ancestry traces back to three foundation sires — the Darley Arabian, the Godolphin Arabian and the Byerly Turk. Does Thoroughbred mean inbred? Although thoroughbred horses are a result of inbreeding, they Read more…
The act of biting is natural part of herd behavior and survival. Horses use their teeth to eat, ward off threats, battle for resources, groom their friends, and discipline herd mates. They also rely heavily on their mouth and nibbling Read more…
mare. A mare is an adult female horse or other equine. In most cases, a mare is a female horse over the age of three, and a filly is a female horse three and younger. In Thoroughbred horse racing, a Read more…