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 … [Read more...]
The Irish Sport Horse, a Wonderfully Adapted Crossbreed
The Irish Sport Horse is also known as the Irish hunter, the ISH and the Irish Draft Sport Horse. No matter what it is called, it is a superlative cross-country jumper and equine athlete. The Irish Sport Horse gets its name from being the result of a cross between an Irish Draft Horse and a Thoroughbred. In modern times, an ISH may have two parents or one parent that is also an ISH instead of … [Read more...]
The Top Cute Horse Names to Choose From
Merriam-Webster defines the word cute in two ways. The first meaning is "attractive or pretty especially in a childish, youthful or delicate way" which is the most common meaning for cute. The second meaning is "clever or shrewd – often in an underhanded manner." Sometimes one needs to be clever or shrewd in order to find good cute horse names for their equine companions. Like the word cute, … [Read more...]
Meet the Black Forest Horse, a Rare and Famous German Breed
Also known as the Swartzwalder Fucshe, the Black Forest Coldbood and the Black Forest Chestnut, the Black Forest horse is a striking small draft horse breed slowly climbing back from near-extinction during the second World War. This is a breed so rarely seen in North America that it does not have a North American breed society. The only published stud book is in its home country of Germany. The … [Read more...]
The Rocky Mountain Horse, a Proud American Breed
When a horse breed is not so few as to be classified as "rare" but is not numbered in the hundreds of thousands, it's officially listed as "uncommon". The Rocky Mountain Horse or Rocky Mountain Pony is uncommon, but not just because there aren't as many of them around as Quarter Horses or Arabians. They sport an uncommon color, uncommon gaits all in an uncommonly attractive little … [Read more...]