When Meriwether Lewis, the famed second half of the Lewis and Clark expedition of the American West, crossed the Bitterroot Mountains into eastern Idaho in 1805, he noted in his journal that the Nez Percé tribe had very grand...
The flashy, multi-toned coat of the American Paint Horse traces back to the horses brought to North America by Spanish explorers. When Native Americans acquired horses, they preferred the spotted color, and settlers later bred their own horses to...
Cave drawings have proven that the Appaloosa’s spotted coloration has existed since pre-historic times. Spotted horses brought over the Pyrenees to Spain by the Visigoths were used to create the Spanish Jennet, which accompanied New World explorers on their...
The Nokota Horse developed in the rugged Little Missouri badlands of southwestern North Dakota. DNA evidence has shown that the Nokota is descended from early 20th century ranch and Indian stock, which had all but disappeared since the 1950s."These...
The Spanish Mustang is the original Native American breed. It descends from the horses of the Conquistadors and Native Americans, and developed on the plains of the American West, growing stronger and thriftier through natural selection. The breed differs...
The American Indian Horse Registry (AIHR) considers all horses of native legacy as American Indian Horses, regardless of their breed. To the AIHR, their history and origins link each one together. "There are different strains of the American Indian...
The image of a Native American warrior galloping bareback on his horse toward a herd of buffalo is an iconic one, but historically speaking, native peoples existed without horses for 10,000 years. In fact, horses were only part of...
The rich heritage and the Arabian horse’s incredible influence have been celebrated in a comprehensive exhibit at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky. The Al-Marah Arabian Horse Galleries is a permanent two-story exhibit that opened at the International...
Let’s face it: Ponies are undeniably endearing. They’re a delight to the eye and a joy to have around the barn. But unfortunately for our diminutive equine friends, misconceptions abound, so let’s explore four things that you might not...
You have to admit that the Friesian is a pretty good-looking horse. Who doesn’t admire the sleek black coat and the long, thick waves of mane, tail and feathers? And he demands attention with his proud, noble air. That...
