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Horse Breeds

The American Saddlebred

Photo courtesy American Saddlebred Horse Association   You may think of the American Saddlebred as a high-stepping show-ring mount—a pretty…

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Photographing Icelandic Horses

Martina Gates got her first camera at age 6, and fell in love with horses soon after. The Icelandic horse…

8 years ago

Discover the Arabian Horse

If you know anything about horses, you know the story of the Arabian horse: It’s one of the oldest horse…

8 years ago

Taking a Spin on a Spanish Mustang

I recently had the opportunity to take my first ride on a Spanish Mustang. Actually, it was my first ride…

8 years ago

5 Fun Facts About Miniature Horses

Of all the horse breeds in the world, perhaps none are quite as cute and unique as Miniature Horses, which…

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Horses in History: Figure

Sometimes horse breeds are influenced by several prominent foundation stallions. One example is the Thoroughbred, for example, which was heavily…

8 years ago

8 Horses of the World

It’s a big world of horses out there! And while you may be familiar with the origins of certain common…

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The Gypsy Horse

Photo: Judy Woods/Courtesy North Fork Gypsy Cobs The horses we know as Gypsy horses trace their origins to the cobs…

9 years ago

Small But Mighty Shetland Ponies

What if you don’t want to ride but you still want to be an equestrian? You probably don’t need, or…

9 years ago

A Field Guide to Appaloosa Coat Patterns

There's no mistaking an Appaloosa when you see one; the spots they sport stand out in an amazingly colorful way.…

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