There are approximately 60,000 Andalusian/Lusitano horses in the world, and only 16,000 in the United States. How much is a Lusitano horse? How much does a Lusitano horse cost? An adult Lusitano can cost between $1,000 to $30,000. What kind Read more…
First bred in the 12th century by the Rathores, the rulers of the Marwar region, Marwari horses were used as cavalry horses and were renowned for their hardiness and bravery in battle. What are Marwari horses best at? The Marwari Read more…
Shetlands are ridden by small children at horse shows, in riding schools and stables as well as for pleasure. They are seen working in commercial settings such as fairs or carnivals to provide short rides for visitors. They are also Read more…
You need about one acre of land to keep a Shetland pony, that’s over 4,000 square metres and is a bigger space than many gardens. How much grazing does a Shetland pony need? Ponies need 1 – 1.5 lbs of Read more…
Popular breeds of hotblood horse Hotbloods may be the smallest group of horses, as the category refers to Arabs, Barbs, thoroughbreds, and Akhal- tekes. Arabs, thoroughbreds, and their crosses (Anglo-Arabs) are probably the best known. What is the most hot-blooded Read more…
While Akhal-Teke horses of course excel at endurance riding, they are tremendous all-around athletes. In addition to Thoroughbred-style flat racing, Akhal-Tekes have had great success in other disciplines, including Dressage, Jumping, and naturally, Eventing. Can Akhal-Teke horses jump? The Akhal-Tekes Read more…
20 years. Akhal-Tekes have a shoulder height of 14-16 hands (56”-64” | 142-163 cm), an overall weight in the range of 900-1000 lb (408-454 kg) and a typical lifespan of 20 years. How long do Akhal-Teke live? Quick Facts about Read more…
between $7,000 to $40,000. Akhal-Teke horses on average cost between $7,000 to $40,000 in America, but on the international market, they can go for much more. Highly trained show horses and stallions may cost $50,000 to $100,000, and upwards. What Read more…
Ponies need 1 – 1.5 lbs of forage per 100 lbs of body weight each day. So, a 400 lb Shetland pony would require 4-6 lbs of forage per day (this could be hay or pasture). How much pasture does Read more…
Quarter Horses should have access to hay or pasture all the time. Forage, which includes hay, chaff and pasture, should be the foundation for all equine feeding programs. The feed you select should complement the forage that you have available Read more…