I love learning about different horse breeds, do you? Each of these articles explores a different breed of horse in-depth, with photos, history, and information about how each breed is used today. I hope you enjoy!
Cremello horses are a striking color that is rare. It’s often confused with other colors, and susceptible to sunburn. The astute equestrian can discern between a Cremello horse and another color though, by the subtle differences…
The Morgan horse is a distinctly American breed with a unique origin story centered on one famous stallion, Figure, and the life and legacy he built in Vermont. Today, Morgan horses are found throughout the world,…
The Racking Horse is an old breed and a young breed at the same time. They developed on southern plantations in the 1800s, but it wasn’t until 1971 that a breed registry was formed to promote…
Over 300 years of breeding make Hanoverian horses one of the Olympic disciplines’ most beloved, athletic choices. The breed originates in northern Germany. Although originally bred as cavalry horses, they were later refined and transformed into…
The history of Trakehner horses is as dramatic as the European region where they originate. However, this breed has survived the ups and downs and population numbers are increasing again. They are popular horses for eventing,…
Fell Ponies are intricately woven into the history of England. They remain popular and well-known today because of their connections to the Royal Family. This hardy pony breed is strikingly uniform with their black coats, abundant…
The Hackney was the sports car of the late 1800s with their high-stepping, piston-like motion, speed, endurance, and proud carriage. The breed has two distinct branches, the Hackney Horse and Pony, with the horse on many…