Named for the Marwar (now Jodhpur) region of northwest India, the Marwari horse as we know it today is the outcrossing of Akhal-Teke, Nisean (an extinct breed once native to Iran), and imported breeds from Arabia that came into...
The world is full of rare and beautiful equines. From far-flung corners of the globe come some of the most fascinating breeds, with distinctive features and colorful histories. Expand your horizons and discover four of these unique horses. Reflecting...
Quarter Horse owners are passionate about their horses, and the reason behind their passion is no mystery. The breed’s success in various disciplines speaks for itself.The American Quarter Horse has been famous for years for many things, including its...
The Peruvian Horse, previously known as the Peruvian Paso, was developed for one reason: to provide riders with the smoothest and most comfortable ride as they covered miles of expansive haciendas (plantations). While the distinctive lateral four-beat gait was...
Photos courtesy Connemara Equestrian EscapesFor centuries, the Irish have held an enviable reputation as top breeders of horses and ponies, known the world over for producing talented, athletic Thoroughbreds and sport horses, as well as Irish Draughts. However, there...
The Connemara Pony is said to date back some 2,500 years to when Celtic warriors brought their dun-colored ponies onto the island of Ireland and used them to draw war chariots and carts along the beaches and river plains.One...
You don’t need the luck o’ the Irish to appreciate the talent, athleticism, and overall appeal of Ireland’s superlative Connemara Pony. But are you familiar with some of the most famous Connemaras? Here are a handful of legendary ponies...
The lure of Ireland and its horses draws visitors from around the globe every year for pony trekking, fox hunting, cross-country schooling, and gallops along the sandy beaches. It also attracts breeders, horse enthusiasts and world-class competitors looking for...
The Norwegian Fjord horse is one of the oldest and most recognizable breeds in the world. For centuries, the pony-sized but powerful Fjord was used for farming and light draft work, originally by the Vikings in Norway and other...
Around 1750, French breeders began crossing their Thoroughbred mares with Arabian and Turkish stallions. Through the early 1800s, selective breeding resulted in a recognized standard, and the Anglo-Arabian breed requirements were formally established in 1880.The Anglo-Arabian gained a foothold...
