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!
The Haflinger horse breed originated from Folie, a stallion born in the village of Hafling. This village is in the foothills of the Tyrolean Mountains of the Alps, in present-day Italy. They’re known for their light…
The Ardennes Horse is a draft breed that originated thousands of years ago in the Ardennes region of western Europe. These stocky and kind horses remain relatively unchanged through centuries of breeding and continue serving people…
The Kentucky Mountain Saddle Horse is a breed that has existed for nearly 200 years, but only people in eastern Kentucky knew about them. Their popularity soared once the rest of the world discovered the breed,…
Gaited horses, from the Paso Fino to the Icelandic, and the Saddlebred to the Tennessee Walking Horse, provide equestrians with a smooth ride and an outstanding partner. Riders enjoy carrying a glass of water on a…
The Shetland Isles are located north of Scotland in the northern Atlantic Ocean. It’s a cold and challenging climate, yet ponies have survived and thrived here since the Bronze Age. Shetland Ponies developed from these original…
Dales Ponies are noble, kind, and energetic ponies that hail from the mountains, dales, and moors of northern England, along the Pennine range that includes parts of Derbyshire and Yorkshire. Horses have been present in England…
The Marwari horses of India have a dramatic history filled with battles, royal breeding, near extinction, and a surprising rebound in their circumstances. The unique ears best identify these horses. They curve inwards to the point…