Imagine Vermont in the late 1700s, where farming and logging provided sustenance to the first Americans. Horses were essential to their existence, and farmers and loggers used the same animals to ride from village to village, to pull their...
Life in Tudor England wasn’t easy. Most people worked hard and ate little, toiling in fields and struggling to grow enough food to survive. Some of these poor farmers were fortunate enough to own work animals such as oxen,...
The thoroughbred is a very popular breed within equestrians. Read on to learn more about the thoroughbred breed and why they are loved.In the late 1600s and early 1700s, three bay stallions of Middle Eastern descent stood at stud...
There are plenty of opportunities to find the pony that’s just right for you. Four of those choices fall under one breed: the Welsh Pony and Cob.The Section A Welsh Mountain Pony, Section B Welsh Pony, Section C Welsh...
Learn about the Paint horse breed and how they came to be, leading to why they are the second most popular horse in the united states.Once upon a time, all horses looked the same. Their coats were uniform, designed...
Over the past few months, we’ve explored the beauty of black horses, the allure of palominos, the delight of chestnuts, and the wonder of grays—and it goes without saying that we’re also extremely fond of buckskin horses. After all,...
The horse features prominently the Norse mythology that influences Icelandic history, culture and folklore. Because of this mythical heritage, the Icelandic Horse is often referred to as the horse of the gods.
It also holds a special place in...
Photo: kellygraphics.com/Courtesy Parkinson Quarter HorsesThe American Quarter Horse might be synonymous with cattle ranching, reining, barrel racing and many other western disciplines, but his list of talents doesn’t end there. From maintaining his namesake quarter-mile racing prowess to English...
Like its fellow British native ponies, the Fell Pony is known for being hardy and surefooted, a result of northern England’s rugged moors, or "fells,” where the breed developed. Add in a friendly, easygoing demeanor and it’s no surprise...
Have you ever spotted a chocolate brown horse with a beautiful flaxen mane and tail on your horsey adventures? If you have, it was probably a Rocky Mountain Horse.
This gaited breed originated in the hills of Eastern Kentucky...
