Whether you're a rider, breeder, or just an admirer from afar, horses have a rich and interesting history alongside humankind. Before the motorized engine, horses were our main source of power — the bigger and stronger the better. However, many people don't know the true answer to, "What is the largest horse breed?" Quick Navigation What Is the Largest Horse Breed?The History of the Shire … [Read more...]
Horseback Riding Or Stamp Collecting…Choose Wisely
Image by Laila Klinsmann via Pixabay.com All you need to know to finally get in the saddle The very first time you see a horse you will think one of two things: You like them You don't like themIf you don't like horses, that's ok. You can now save yourself a lot of money and take up another hobby.How do you feel about stamp collecting?Image by CC0 … [Read more...]
Mustang Horses: Everything You Need to Know about Them
Mustangs are feral horses, and their name comes from a Spanish word for “stray or ownerless horse.” They are found mainly in the western United States. A well-trained mustang can make a good horse for a beginner. Mustangs are very good at reading people and situations and can thus tell if a novice rider is uncomfortable. If the rider is nervous about jumping a fence, for example, the mustang … [Read more...]
Meet the Mongolian Horse – A Time Capsule Breed
The Mongolian horse, also known as the Mongolian pony is perhaps the oldest breed of horse. It is a tough and hearty breed, reserved in a time capsule that has changed very little over thousands of years. Although categorized as a horse, this sturdy beast is of pony size and comes in all different colors. There are about 3,000,000 Mongolian horses in the Mongolian steppe and most of them roam … [Read more...]
Top 8 Foundations to Adopt a Horse From
There are many thousands of unwanted horses in the world. America alone has between 92,000 and 138,000 unwanted horses, according to a 2005 estimate by the American Horse Council. People fortunate enough to have the time and resources to own a horse should not purchase one from a breeder or auction. But they should adopt a horse from one of the many fine horse rescue associations described … [Read more...]
Miniature Horse Breeds & All You Need to Know about Them
Imagine a horse smaller than a full-grown Great Dane. At first they were considered as a novelty pet for royalty or the royally rich. But the miniature horse breeds have caught on in many countries, especially in America. They have spawned a loyal following devoted to horses that most owners would never be able to ride. This is although some are strong enough to carry very small children, pull … [Read more...]
Famous Horse Names and the Horses that Made Them Popular
Science estimates that horses became domesticated about 5,500 years ago. No animal except the dog have shared and suffered so much together with mankind. In all that time, some horses have become so famous that they are talked about today with admiration from all who love horses. Some horse owners hope their steeds emulate famous ones by giving them famous horse names.Horses and ponies win fame in … [Read more...]
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