War Horse. In medieval times, Percheron-type horses were used by knights in battle. They also carried crusaders from Europe to the Middle East. What were Percherons used for? Past and Present Uses of the Percheron Horse Originally bred for use Read more…
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A Rare Breed of European Origin The Percheron heavy horse, originally known as the Norman Percheron, is one of the best-known European horse breeds. It originated in the district of Perche, to the north and west of Normandy in France. Read more…
Secretariat – Maybe the most well-known racehorse of all time was the first in racing history to be awarded the Horse of the Year Award. His US Triple Crown performances ingrained his place in history. He became the first racehorse Read more…
The term “thro-bred” to describe horses was first used in 1713. Under Charles II, a keen racegoer and owner, and Anne, royal support was given to racing and the breeding of race horses. Why do they call it a Thoroughbred? Read more…
The Ford Mustang is a series of American automobiles manufactured by Ford. In continuous production since 1964, the Mustang is currently the longest-produced Ford car nameplate. Currently in its sixth generation, it is the fifth-best selling Ford car nameplate. Is Read more…
Originally bred for use as war horses, Percherons were later used for pulling large stagecoaches and, later still, for work in agriculture and for hauling heavy goods. The Percheron is the most notable and populous of all the French draft Read more…
1. : a purebred or pedigreed animal. capitalized : any of an English breed of light speedy horses kept chiefly for racing that originated from crosses between English mares of uncertain ancestry and Arabian stallions. 3. : a thoroughly educated Read more…
America was built by utilizing horse power and colonists were quick to realize the value of Arabian bloodstock. Nathan Harrison of Virginia imported the first Arabian stallion in 1725. Are there Arabian horses in America? Development of purebred breeding in Read more…
With a distinctive head shape and high tail carriage, the Arabian is one of the most easily recognizable horse breeds in the world. It is also one of the oldest breeds, with archaeological evidence of horses in the Middle East Read more…