Developed from a base of spotted horses with Quarter Horse and Thoroughbred bloodlines, the American Paint Horse Association (APHA) breed registry is now one of the largest in North America. What are the 3 types of American Paint horses? There Read more…
Turkmenistan. There are currently about 6,600 Akhal-Tekes in the world, mostly in Turkmenistan, although they are also found throughout Europe and North America. Akhal is the name of the line of oases along the north slope of the Kopet Dag Read more…
However the rising use of machinery to carry out agricultural and industrial work left the Shire horse out of a job, and the breed’s numbers dwindled. Today, the breed is considered “at risk” by the Rare Breeds Survival Trust, which Read more…
They can be any color, quality and conformation are primary breeding goals, not color. However, the most common Falabella horse colors are bay, chestnut, palomino, brown, black, and pintos. What color are Falabella horses? Bay (or a variant of bay, Read more…
The Akhal-Tekes are energetic horses with a high grade of workability. They are friendly to people, with an exceptional ability to bond with their trainers and quick and observant learners. The Akhal-Teke is an athletic all round horse and is Read more…
2,000 years ago. The ponies are thought to have first arrived in Shetland more than 2,000 years ago after trekking from southern Europe over the ice fields. Shetland Ponies are now one of Scotland’s most loved and recognisable breeds having Read more…
There are Shire Horse Races Watching these gentle giants galloping down the course is certainly something else! Is a Shire Horse good for riding? As well as being a working horse, Shire horses can also be ridden by all levels Read more…
The magnificent and rare shire horse is best known for its height and strength, holding records for being the tallest horse in the world. Appearing similar to a Clydesdale, these horses are absolutely massive with large hooves and feathering on Read more…
The real gentle giant of the horse world, the Shire Horse is known for its docile temperament and hardy work ethic. Are Shire horses good for the cold? Shire horses are very hardy as well, partially due to their size, Read more…
A Shetland 3 feet in height was able to carry a full grown man on his back for long distances (not exactly our idea of how a small pony deserves to be treated) –however this was common practice and still Read more…