When most Americans think of Brazil, they tend to picture soccer fanatics, elaborate Carnival celebrations and Rio de Janeiro’s famous beaches. But this massive country has much more to offer than surf and sports. For equestrians, Brazil is home...
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It’s almost time for the Super Bowl, the biggest event in football that draws two types of spectators: those who actually enjoy watching the game, and those who watch just for the commercials (or, nowadays, those who...
Herd in Iceland is a documentary about the annual round-up of the Icelandic horse, isolated for centuries by the country's oceanic borders.
Herd In Iceland began filming in the fall of 2010, when Lindsay Blatt and Paul Taggart traveled to...
Standardbreds are best known as harness racers. But when their trotting or pacing days are over, they’re forging new career paths in other equestrian sports.
The United States Trotting Association’s (USTA) Standardbred Equine Program works with national equestrian sport organizations...
When you consider famous draft horses, the Budweiser Clydesdales are probably the first to come to mind. In addition to making appearances in parades and at events across the country, they’re also the stars of the renowned Budweiser Super...
From the heather-dotted moors of Scotland to the lumber camps of the American Midwest, the draft horse has made its mark all over the world. For centuries, draft horses have completed the strenuous work of clearing and plowing fields,...
Bling. Nowadays it’s found everywhere, from oversized jewelry to bedazzled clothing and embellished manicures. It seems like human nature to be drawn to flashy objects. In the world of horses, the American Paint Horse fills the niche for a...
The Lipizzaner is known even to those outside the horse world as a result of the 1963 Walt Disney movie "Miracle of the White Stallions,” as well as the popularity of the highly trained Lipizzaners at the Spanish Riding...
Watch as trainer Anita Howe explains the Tennessee Walking Horse's flat foot walk. The flat-foot walk is an "I've got somewhere to be" kind of walk-with-purpose. The flat foot walk, also known as a the flat walk, averages from 3...
With the rising popularity of the Missouri Fox Trotting Horse Breed Association (MFTHBA) Versatility Program, many riders are seeking out ways to improve their performance. With 19 events to choose from, including gymkhana, speed events, jumping and more, there’s...
