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Horse Breeds

Learn about your favorite horse breeds (including draft horses, warmbloods, light horses, and ponies), including their history, characteristics, personality, equestrian sports and disciplines they each excel in, and more, along with stories about individual horses from common and rare breeds and the people who love them.Some examples of those covered include American Quarter Horses, Morgans, Arabians, Saddlebreds, Thoroughbreds, and more rare ones like the Suffolk Punches, Dales Ponies, and more. Whether you already know your favorite type of equine, or you're wanting to determine what kind is best for you, Horse Illustrated's archives have all the information you need to learn about all kinds of horses.

Mangalarga Marchador The Mangalarga Marchador’s origins can be traced back to 1807, when the king of Portugal fled his country to escape capture by Napoleon’s armies. The king chose Brazil for his exile, taking his family and several of his...
Much of South America’s culture is strongly rooted in tradition and heritage, and horses have played a significant role in that culture. The South American continent is home to four beautiful and unique breeds: the Criollo, the Peruvian Horse,...
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The Mustang Mind

It’s the dream of many horse lovers: to have their own Mustang. And it’s no wonder. The recent popularity of programs like the Extreme Mustang Makeover has brought Mustangs into the limelight and shown what wonderful mounts they can...
I recently met the perfect guy. Confidently cool, charming, even-tempered and agreeable, Vidur had me at hello, as they say. I can get over the fact that he is shorter than me and has fuller hair than I do....
The sport of driving is all about horse power, which can come in all different shapes, sizes and colors. "The beauty of this sport is that a good driving horse can be any breed, but what sets a successful driving...
For generations, Welsh Ponies have helped farmers herd sheep and wild ponies. Infused by Thoroughbred blood in the early 1900s, today’s Section B Welsh Ponies are known for their long, low, ground-covering strides, while Section A Welsh Ponies and...
One of the oldest breeds in existence, the Norwegian Fjord is easy to recognize with its characteristic dun color, dorsal stripe, primitive markings, and flaxen mane trimmed in an upright crescent. It’s no wonder these horses have been intentionally...
PVF Peace of MindMorgans were favored in 18th and 19th century America for pulling carriages and plows, and serving as Pony Express mounts. Today, the refined yet strong, muscular Morgan excels in western and English disciplines as well as...
Flashy by nature with its shiny black coat, rippling mane and charismatic gaits, the majestic Friesian has served as both mount and muse since the Middle Ages, when knights rode these noble horses into battle. Intelligent, warm-hearted and born...
For centuries, people have adored Austria’s native Haflinger. This versatile, athletic and family-friendly breed originated in medieval times in the Southern Tyrolean Mountains of today’s Austria and Italy. These horses can be found pulling carriages all over the world. MAX...
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