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!
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…
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…
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…
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…
Striking colorful coat patterns and beauty make Pinto horses easily recognized. But these horses have more than just a pretty face. They are highly respected for their athleticism and quality as riding and driving horses. Horse…
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…