Medieval war horse breeds were crucial to early civilizations. They traversed the continents, trying to help their riders secure resources and expand their reigns. Many breeds we know and love today started out as war horses,and…
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The Falabella family started breeding small horses around 200 years ago in the pampas, or plains region of Argentina. They strove to maintain the highest quality type and conformation in a perpetually smaller frame through selective…
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Draft horses were once a mainstay of our civilization. Tractors, automobiles, and other forms of mechanization replaced them. Many of the popular draft horse breeds suffered a population decline before a renaissance in popularity secured their…
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The fate of draft horses has risen and fallen like the tides of the ocean, and luckily, seems to be on an upward swell again. Belgian Horses are the most popular draft horse breed in the…
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Horses are revered animals in the Lord of the Rings, even more so in the books than in the movies. The stunning scenes in the movies depict noble and beautiful horses faithfully serving the characters, and…
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The Appendix Quarter Horse is the best of both worlds. They are a cross between the Quarter Horse and the Thoroughbred. A strict registration and verification process ensures the purity and quality of the breed are…
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The German Riding Pony, known as Deutsches Reitpony in their homeland is a pony bred specifically to serve young riders and provide an alternative to the larger Warmbloods. Their unique blend of characteristics makes them a…