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><channel><title>The Equinest &#187; Horse Basics</title> <atom:link href="http://www.theequinest.com/category/horse-basics/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><link>http://www.theequinest.com</link> <description>100% Horse Crap!</description> <lastBuildDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:56:59 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en</language> <sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency> <generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1</generator> <item><title>Horse Breeds Beginning With G</title><link>http://www.theequinest.com/breeds-g/</link> <comments>http://www.theequinest.com/breeds-g/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:56:59 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Paige</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Horse Basics]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.theequinest.com/?p=19746</guid> <description><![CDATA[After getting through the first 3 letters of the horse breed alphabet I felt like I was over the hump and the letters started to get themselves written at a far more rapid pace. If you haven&#8217;t been following the series, be sure to take a look at earlier letters A &#124; B &#124; C [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img
src="http://www.theequinest.com/images/g-breeds.jpg" alt="Horse breeds that start with G" title="Horse breeds that start with G" width="250" height="159" class="imgright" /><strong>After getting through the first 3 letters of the <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/">horse breed</a> alphabet I felt like I was over the hump and the letters started to get themselves written at a far more rapid pace.</strong></p><p>If you haven&#8217;t been following the series, be sure to take a look at earlier letters <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds-a/">A</a> | <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds-b/">B</a> | <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds-c/">C</a> | <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds-d/">D</a> | <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds-e/">E</a> | <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds-e/">E</a>. Today it&#8217;s about breeds that start with the letter G, from the tough as nails <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/galiceno/">Galiceño</a> a Mexican breed of Spanish ancestry, to the flashy <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/gypsy-vanner/">Gypsy Vanner</a> in all it&#8217;s glorious technicolor.<br
/> <span
id="more-19746"></span></p><blockquote><p>The G&#8217;s are a slightly larger collection of breeds and some of them have an amazing story to tell.</p></blockquote><h3>Big Daddy G&#8217;s</h3><p>As always the granddaddy&#8217;s of the breeds get first respect and the G&#8217;s have some old ones. There is the prehistoric <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/garrano/">Garrano</a> who has been in Portugal since the Paleolithic era &#038; the fascinating <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/giara/">Giara</a> only found on the Italian island of Sardinia where horses have been domesticated since close to 6000 BC.</p><p><a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/garrano/"><img
src="http://www.theequinest.com/images/garrano-2.jpg" alt="Garrano Horse" title="Garrano Horse" width="500" height="312" class="imgcenter" /></a></p><div
class="credit">Image from <a
href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/vilarsuente/2411567960/">Domingos Xavier</a></div><h3>Personal Favorite G&#8217;s</h3><p>It&#8217;s true, I base a lot of my breed favoritism on looks, I&#8217;m just shallow that way. So sometimes the oldest or the most interesting don&#8217;t make the cut. For G I like the mysterious <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/ghazi/">Ghazi</a> for which I was able to find an image &#038; a video but no information; the lovely <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/golden-saddlebred/">Golden Saddlebred</a> because I&#8217;m a sucker for blondes; the long eared <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/noir-berry/">Grand Noir du Berry Donkey</a> (I know it&#8217;s not a horse) but it&#8217;s name translates to <em>Great Black Berry Ass</em>; and last the showy <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/gypsy-vanner/">Gypsy Vanner</a> they are just a blur of vibrant color and feathers.</p><h3>The Whole List</h3><p>Here it is, the full list of breeds that begin with G. If I&#8217;m missing something, let me know and I&#8217;ll add it to my list (don&#8217;t want to forget anybody).</p><p><strong><a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/galiceno/">Galiceño Pony</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/galician-pony/">Galician Pony | Gallego | Galaga</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/galloway-pony/">Galloway Pony</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/galshar/">Galshar</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/garrano/">Garrano | Garrano do Minho</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/gayoe-pony/">Gayoe Pony</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/gelderland/">Gelderlander | Gelderland</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/georgian-grande/">Geogrgian Grand</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/oldenburger/">German Coach Horse</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/german-cold-blooded/">German Cold-Blooded</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/german-riding-pony/">German Riding Pony</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/gharbaui/">Gharbaui</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/ghazi/">Ghazi</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/giara/">Giara</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/gidran/">Gidran</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/glasinacki/">Glasinacki</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/goklan/">Goklan</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/golden-saddlebred/">Golden American Saddlebred</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/kinsky/">Golden Horse of Bohemia</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/gotland-pony/">Gotland Pony</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/noir-berry/">Grand Noir du Berry Donkey | Great Black Berry Ass</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/andravida/">Greek Pony</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/greyson-highland/">Greyson Highlands Ponies</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/groningen/">Groningen Horse | Groninger</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/guangxi/">Guangxi Horse | Guanxi</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/guanzhong/">Guanzhong</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/azerbaijan/">Guba</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/guizhou-pony/">Guizhou Pony</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/guoxia-pony/">Guoxia Pony</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/carpathian-pony/">Gutsul | Guculs | Guzuls</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/gypsy-vanner/">Gypsy Vanner</a></strong></p><h3>What&#8217;s Your Favorite G?</h3><p>It&#8217;s the donkey isn&#8217;t it? If a funny name isn&#8217;t enough to earn favorite status there are plenty more G&#8217;s to choose from. Feel free to leave your favorite in the comments below, then go check out the rest of the alphabet <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds-a/">A</a> | <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds-b/">B</a> | <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds-c/">C</a> | <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds-d/">D</a> | <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds-e/">E</a> | <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds-f/">F</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.theequinest.com/breeds-g/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Natural Horse Magazines</title><link>http://www.theequinest.com/natural-mag/</link> <comments>http://www.theequinest.com/natural-mag/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Paige</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Horse Basics]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.theequinest.com/?p=467</guid> <description><![CDATA[As I get older, I&#8217;ve become more focused on leaving the world a better place than I found it. A large part of that is using &#038; consuming environmentally conscious products and allowing that to overflow into the lives of our animals. A Growing Trend Natural horse care options are gaining in popularity, as they [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img
src="http://www.theequinest.com/images/flower-foal.jpg" alt="Natural Horse Magazines" title="Natural Horse Magazines" width="200" height="191" id="imgright" /><strong>As I get older, I&#8217;ve become more focused on leaving the world a better place than I found it. A large part of that is using &#038; consuming environmentally conscious products and allowing that to overflow into the lives of our animals. </strong></p><h3>A Growing Trend</h3><p>Natural horse care options are gaining in popularity, as they should because horses are natural too. Feeding GM-free is as important as using products that don&#8217;t pollute your (&#038; your animal&#8217;s) surroundings.<br
/> <span
id="more-467"></span></p><blockquote><p>While it&#8217;s not always an easy lifestyle, it is an infinitely rewarding one &#038; your animals deserve your vigilance. Read the ingredients on everything you use!</p></blockquote><h3>Keeping It Real</h3><p>There are a number of resources online (&#038; off) for those who want to learn how to ensure that their animal remain as natural &#038; green as they can be. Some offer print copies, some offer online subscription &#038; some offer both&#8230;I say stick with the online subscription &#8211; paper mags aren&#8217;t very environmentally friendly <em>and</em> they cost more.</p><div
class="captiontop">Equine Wellness Magazine</div><p><img
src="http://www.theequinest.com/images/natural-mag-4.jpg" alt="Equine Wellness Magazine" title="Equine Wellness Magazine" width="600" height="110" class="imgcenter" /><br
/> <strong><a
href="http://www.equinewellnessmagazine.com/">Equine Wellness Magazine</strong>e</a> This is a large wellness magazine developed by Redstone Media Group who runs several wellness mags. They offer online &#038; print subscriptions as well as a variety of online resources for non-subscribers.</p><div
class="captiontop">Holistic Horse Magazine</div><p><img
src="http://www.theequinest.com/images/natural-mag-1.jpg" alt="Holistic Horse Magazine" title="Holistic Horse Magazine" width="600" height="110" class="imgcenter" /><br
/> <strong><a
href="http://www.holistichorse.com/">Holistic Horse Magazine</a></strong> was started by equine professionals with the intention of educating the public about more natural &#038; holistic options for horse care &#038; nutrition. They offer a variety of tips, expert opinions &#038; product reviews to non-subscription holders as well.</p><div
class="captiontop">Natural Horse Magazine</div><p><img
src="http://www.theequinest.com/images/natural-mag.jpg" alt="Natural Horse Magazine" title="Natural Horse Magazine" width="600" height="110" class="imgcenter" /><br
/> <strong><a
href="http://www.naturalhorse.com/">Natural Horse Magazine</a></strong> is a family owned, private company and developed by their personal experience with an ailing animal. A holistic treatment approach was so beneficial to their animal they decided to share what they&#8217;d discovered with the world.</p><div
class="captiontop">Natural Horse Planet Magazine</div><p><img
src="http://www.theequinest.com/images/natural-mag-2.jpg" alt="Natural Horse Planet Magazine" title="Natural Horse Planet Magazine" width="600" height="110" class="imgcenter" /><br
/> <strong><a
href="http://www.naturalhorseplanet.com/">Natural Horse Planet Magazine</a></strong> is a magazine that boldly states <em>&#8220;It&#8217;s time to put the horse before the rider!&#8221;</em> and they offer editions in both English &#038; French in the hopes of teaching people to do just that. Unfortunately this one looks like it&#8217;s a print only quarterly mag.</p><div
class="captiontop">Natural Horsemanship Magazine</div><p><img
src="http://www.theequinest.com/images/natural-mag-3.jpg" alt="Natural Horsemanship Magazine" title="Natural Horsemanship Magazine" width="600" height="110" class="imgcenter" /><br
/> <strong><a
href="http://www.nhmag.co.uk/">Natural Horsemanship Magazine</a></strong> provides practical info to horse owners &#038; lovers with a strong focus on a natural methods &#038; products. They&#8217;ve been providing said advice for 10 years and offer both online &#038; print versions.</p><h3>The Short List</h3><p>This list isn&#8217;t very long &#038; I&#8217;m quite sure I haven&#8217;t found them all. If you know of or write a natural horse magazine (online or off) I hope you&#8217;ll leave it in the comments below so I can add it. Also be sure to check out the <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/green-horse/">green horse guide</a> for some quick ideas &#038; tips.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.theequinest.com/natural-mag/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Horse Breeds Beginning With F</title><link>http://www.theequinest.com/breeds-f/</link> <comments>http://www.theequinest.com/breeds-f/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:56:30 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Paige</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Horse Basics]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.theequinest.com/?p=19742</guid> <description><![CDATA[Each letter of the horse breed alphabet we visit gets them one step closer to being finished. (I&#8217;ll have to keep writing the pages if I want to keep writing these posts). If you haven&#8217;t seen some of the earlier letters of the alphabet be sure to check them out too A &#124; B &#124; [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img
src="http://www.theequinest.com/images/f-breeds.jpg" alt="Horse breeds that start with F" title="Horse breeds that start with F" width="250" height="159" class="imgright" /><strong>Each letter of the <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/">horse breed</a> alphabet we visit gets them one step closer to being finished. (I&#8217;ll have to keep writing the pages if I want to keep writing these posts). </strong></p><p>If you haven&#8217;t seen some of the earlier letters of the alphabet be sure to check them out too <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds-a/">A</a> | <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds-b/">B</a> | <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds-c/">C</a> | <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds-d/">D</a> | <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds-e/">E</a>. Today we take a closer look at the breeds that begin with the letter F, from the  pure blooded <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/faroe-pony/">Faroe Pony</a> who live remote enough to be almost untouched by outside blood to the elegant <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/furioso/">Furioso</a> named for it&#8217;s flagship stud.<br
/> <span
id="more-19742"></span></p><blockquote><p>The F&#8217;s are a fun category, they contain one of the widest varieties so far. From one of the smallest to one of the biggest.</p></blockquote><h3>Big Daddy F&#8217;s</h3><p>The ancient breeds are among the most interesting and many of the northern animals have retained their bloodlines &#038; characteristics. The handsome <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/fell-pony/">Fell Pony</a> who carries Tarpan blood, &#038; the hardy <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/norwegian-fjord/">Fjord Pony</a> that still retains many of the physical characteristics of it&#8217;s ancient ancestors.</p><p><a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/finnhorse/"><img
src="http://www.theequinest.com/images/finnhorse.jpg" alt="Finnhorse" title="Finnhorse" width="500" height="366" class="imgcenter" /></a></p><div
class="credit">Image from <a
href="http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Johanna_Rautio">Johanna_Rautio</a></div><h3>Personal Favorite F&#8217;s</h3><p>Today some of my favorites are among the oldest in the letter, but who can blame me? My favorites are the tiny <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/falabella/">Falabella</a> the living dream of a single Irishman; the lively <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/finnhorse/">Finnhorse</a> whose name sounds as perky as they look; the spry <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/florida-cracker/">Florida Cracker</a> considered the perfect cowpony until cows got too big; &#038; the majestic <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/friesian/">Friesian</a> perhaps the handsomest guy in town.</p><h3>The Whole List</h3><p>Here it is, the full list of breeds that begin with F. If I&#8217;m missing something, let me know and I&#8217;ll add it to my list (don&#8217;t want to forget anybody).</p><p><strong><a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/faroe-pony/">Faroe Pony | Faeroes Pony | Faeroe Island Horse</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/galician-pony/">Faca Galizana</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/falabella/">Falabella</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/fell-pony/">Fell Pony</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/finnhorse/">Finnhorse | Finnish Universal</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/finnish-warmblood/">Finnish Warmblood</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/norwegian-fjord/">Fjord horse</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/fleuve/">Fleuve</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/flores-pony/">Flores Pony</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/florida-cracker/">Florida Cracker Horse | Florida Horse | Florida Cow Pony</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/quarter-horse/">Foundation Quarter Horse</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/fouta/">Fouta Horse | Foutanké</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/frederiksborg/">Frederiksborg Horse</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/freiberg/">Freiberger horse | Franches Montagnes | Freiberger</a><br
/> <strong><a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/selle-francais/">French Saddlebred / Halfblood</a></strong><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/french-anglo-arab/">French Anglo Arab</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/french-ardennais/">French Ardennais</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/french-cob/">French Cob</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/french-saddle-pony/">French Saddle Pony</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/selle-francais/">French Sport Horse</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/french-trotter/">French Trotter</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/friesian/">Friesian</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/friesian-sporthorse/">Friesian Sporthorse</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/furioso/">Furioso Horse</a></strong></p><h3>What&#8217;s Your Favorite F?</h3><p>How can you ever pick one? I know I can&#8217;t, the more I learn about the longer my list grows. I hope you&#8217;ll let me know which E breed you like best in the comments below &#038; be sure to take a look at the rest of the alphabet so far <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds-a/">A</a> | <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds-b/">B</a> | <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds-c/">C</a> | <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds-d/">D</a> | <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds-e/">E</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.theequinest.com/breeds-f/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>What You Think is Albino is Probably Cremello</title><link>http://www.theequinest.com/albino/</link> <comments>http://www.theequinest.com/albino/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:33:16 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Paige</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Horse Basics]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.theequinest.com/?p=19855</guid> <description><![CDATA[Image from Kerri-Jo There is a great deal of debate in the horse world surrounding albino horses. From everything I&#8217;ve read &#038; everyone I&#8217;ve talked to it seems evident that albinism does not exist in the equine world. It&#8217;s A Common Misconception Generally what people think is albino is actually a double dose of the [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div
class="captionright"><img
src="http://www.theequinest.com/images/not-albino.jpg" alt="Not Albino" title="Not Albino" width="165" height="175"  /></p><p>Image from <a
href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kerri-jo/2759358827/">Kerri-Jo</a></div><p><strong>There is a great deal of debate in the horse world surrounding albino horses. From everything I&#8217;ve read &#038; everyone I&#8217;ve talked to it seems evident that albinism does not exist in the equine world. </strong></p><h3>It&#8217;s A Common Misconception</h3><p>Generally what people think is <em>albino</em> is actually a double dose of the <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/colors/dilution-genes/creme/">cream dilution gene</a> which dilutes the coat to a shiny white color with light skin and light, clear eyes. However that&#8217;s not the only white horse type that can cause mistaken identity.</p><blockquote><p>There is a surprising list of genetic types which may produce an animal that can be mistaken for an albino. They are listed below from the most likely suspect to least.</p></blockquote><p><span
id="more-19855"></span></p><h3>3 Creamy Shades</h3><p>There are three shades that come from a <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/colors/dilution-genes/creme/">double cream gene</a> &#8211; all of which can cause pink skin &#038; light colored eyes.</p><div
class="captiontop">Double Dilution Eye</div><p><img
src="http://www.theequinest.com/images/not-albino-1.jpg" alt="Double Dilute Eye" title="Double Dilute Eye" width="500" height="266" class="imgcenter"  /></p><div
class="credit">Image from <a
href="http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Rokvitt_oga.jpg">Ejnot</a></div><p><strong>Cremello</strong> &#8211; Double cream on a <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/colors/base/chestnut/">chestnut</a> animal &#038; perhaps the most likely to be mistaken for albino.</p><p><strong>Perlino</strong> &#8211; Double cream on a <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/colors/modifiers/bay/">bay</a> animal &#8211; often their mane &#038; tail is slightly reddish in color.</p><p><strong>Smoky Cream</strong> &#8211; Double cream on a <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/colors/base/black/">black</a> animal &#8211; are generally a creamier white in color.</p><div
class="captiontop">Cremello in a Sea of Color</div><p><img
src="http://www.theequinest.com/images/not-albino-2.jpg" alt="Cremello - Not Albino" title="Cremello - Not Albino" width="600" height="272" class="imgcenter"  /></p><div
class="credit">Image from <a
href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/omarrun/400130716/">omarrun</a></div><h3>Pinto Patterns</h3><p>Several of the <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/colors/white-patterns/pinto/">pinto white patterns</a> can create a totally white animal with light skin and blue eyes.</p><p><strong>Extreme Sabino</strong> &#8211; This is a pinto pattern that when extreme can create a white animal. However they generally retain a bit of coloring somewhere along their topline.</p><p><strong>Extreme Splash White</strong> &#8211; This is a pinto pattern that starts from the bottom up &#8211; like the horse was dipped feet first in white paint. In extreme form it can create a totally white animal. The color, if any stays along the topline.</p><p><strong>Occasionally Extreme Overos &#038; Tobianos</strong> &#8211; Both of  these patterns can be expressed in a white animal, however it happens less frequently than with the two patterns above.</p><div
class="captiontop">Dominant White</div><p><img
src="http://www.theequinest.com/images/not-albino-3.jpg" alt="Dominant White - Not Albino" title="Dominant White - Not Albino" width="600" height="391" class="imgcenter"  /></p><div
class="credit">Image from <a
href="http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Kersti_Nebelsiek">Kersti_Nebelsiek</a></div><h3>Dominant White</h3><p>The genetics behind color are not straightforward &#038; the dominant white gene is one I don&#8217;t understand. However I do know that it is controversial and requires someone with more knowledge than myself to explain it. (See the bottom of the post for some resources).</p><h3>Grey</h3><p>The <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/colors/modifiers/greying/">grey modifier</a> affects all coat colors and intensifies as the animal ages. They are generally born dark and slowly &#8216;grey out&#8217; with age &#8211; however their eyes and skin will remain dark.</p><h3>Few Spot Leopard</h3><p>The <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/colors/white-patterns/appaloosa/">appaloosa white pattern</a> is often less white than the base color, however when maximally expressed the animal can be left with little or no color. These animals will generally still display mottled skin &#038; other appaloosa traits.</p><div
class="captiontop">Few Spot Leopard</div><p><img
src="http://www.theequinest.com/images/not-albino-4.jpg" alt="Few Spot Leopard - Not Albino" title="Few Spot Leopard - Not Albino" width="480" height="310" class="imgcenter"  /></p><div
class="credit">Image from <a
href="http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Arsdelicata">Arsdelicata</a></div><h3>Lethal White Overo</h3><p>This is perhaps also often mistaken for albinism, (but I&#8217;ve added it at the bottom because no adult horses carry it). Again it&#8217;s too complicated for me to explain here but it is fatal. This gene affects digestive system development &#038; the foal does not generally survive more than 72 hours. Animals may be tested for probability of throwing a lethal white and careful breeding practices must be followed when breeding for the Frame Overo white patterns to avoid it.</p><h3>What&#8217;s Your Theory?</h3><p>It&#8217;s easy to see how people can be mistaken about albino animals, there are 6 or 7 different types of dilutions or patterns that can create an animal that <em>looks</em> albino.</p><p>Here are a few credible places to learn more in-depth information.</p><ul><li><a
href="http://www.vgl.ucdavis.edu/services/coatcolorhorse.php">UC Davis</a></li><li><a
href="http://www.whitehorseproductions.com/white.html">White Horse Productions</a></li><li><a
href="http://www.horsetesting.com/LWO.htm">Lethal White Overo Testing</a></li></ul> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.theequinest.com/albino/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>3</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Horse Breeds Beginning With E</title><link>http://www.theequinest.com/breeds-e/</link> <comments>http://www.theequinest.com/breeds-e/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 19 Aug 2010 13:56:04 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Paige</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Horse Basics]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.theequinest.com/?p=19738</guid> <description><![CDATA[After the earlier horse breed letters, E brought a big Whew! They get smaller for a little while &#038; that makes me feel like I&#8217;m going faster. If you haven&#8217;t already checked out A&#8217;s, B&#8217;s, C&#8217;s &#038; the D&#8217;s, they represent a huge chunk of the World&#8217;s breeds. Today it&#8217;s all about those that begin [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img
src="http://www.theequinest.com/images/e-breeds.jpg" alt="Horse breeds that start with E" title="Horse breeds that start with E" width="250" height="159" class="imgright" /><strong>After the earlier <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/">horse breed</a> letters, E brought a big <em>Whew</em>! They get smaller for a little while &#038; that makes me feel like I&#8217;m going faster. </strong></p><p>If you haven&#8217;t already checked out <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds-a/">A&#8217;s</a>, <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds-b/">B&#8217;s</a>, <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds-c/">C&#8217;s</a> &#038; the <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds-d/">D&#8217;s</a>, they represent a huge chunk of the World&#8217;s breeds. Today it&#8217;s all about those that begin with E, from the relatively new <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/east-bulgarian/">East Bulgarian</a> bred as a versatile work/recreational horse to the ancient <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/exmoor-pony/">Exmoor Pony</a> whose looks have barely changed over thousands of years.<br
/> <span
id="more-19738"></span></p><blockquote><p>Although the E&#8217;s are a smaller category, it contains a wide variety of animals. Each story a building block in the history of mankind.</p></blockquote><h3>Big Daddy E&#8217;s</h3><p>Each letter has it&#8217;s fair share of ancient bloodlines and E is no exception. First &#038; foremost the spirited <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/egyptian-arabian/">Egyptian Arabian</a> whose ancestors pulled the chariots of Egyptian Pharaohs, the elegant <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/english-thoroughbred/">English Thoroughbred</a> whose blood has contributed to breeds worldwide, &#038; the hardy <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/exmoor-pony/">Exmoor Pony</a> whose descendants roamed Bitain some 100,000 years ago.</p><p><a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/exmoor-pony/"><img
src="http://www.theequinest.com/images/exmoor-pony-5.jpg" alt="Exmoor Pony" title="Exmoor Pony" width="500" height="236" class="imgcenter" /></a></p><div
class="credit">Image from <a
href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/66176388@N00/2728920704/">me&#8217;nthedogs</a></div><h3>Personal Favorite E&#8217;s</h3><p>Although the ancient breeds are perhaps the most interesting to research, they aren&#8217;t always my favorites. I particularly like the (sadly now extinct) <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/east-friesian/">East Friesian</a> simply because they looked nothing like the Friesian we think of today; the adorable <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/haflinger/">Edelbluthaflinger</a> for their blonde locks; the golden <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/kinsky/">Equus Kinsky</a> bred to meet the specific needs of one Count Kinsky; &#038; the sturdy but handsome <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/estonian-native/">Estonian Native</a> which possesses dominant characteristics that have resisted cross breeding.</p><h3>The Whole List</h3><p>Here it is, the full list of breeds that begin with E. If I&#8217;m missing something, let me know and I&#8217;ll add it to my list (don&#8217;t want to forget anybody).</p><p><strong><a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/east-bulgarian/">East Bulgarian Horse</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/east-friesian/">East Friesian Horse &#8211; Old Type</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/east-friesian-warmblood/">East Friesian Warmblood</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/haflinger/">Edelbluthaflinger</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/egyptian-arabian/">Egyptian Arabian | Egyptian Horse</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/einsiedler/">Einsiedler</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/andravida/">Eleia</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/english-thoroughbred/">English Thoroughbred</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/kinsky/">Equus Kinsky</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/eriskay-pony/">Eriskay Pony</a><br
/> <a
href=" http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/erlenbach/">Erlanbach</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/erlunchun/">Erlunchun</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/esperia-pony/">Esperia Pony</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/estonian-draft/">Estonian Draft | Estonian Arden</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/estonian-native/">Estonian Native</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/exmoor-pony/">Exmoor Pony</a></strong></p><h3>What&#8217;s Your Favorite E?</h3><p>It&#8217;s a little easier to pick favorites from smaller letter categories and there are a lot of great E&#8217;s to choose from. I&#8217;d be interested in hearing everyone&#8217;s favorite E breed so feel free to comment with them below. Then go check out the <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds-a/">A&#8217;s</a>, <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds-b/">B&#8217;s</a>, <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds-c/">C&#8217;s</a> &#038; <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds-d/">D&#8217;s</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.theequinest.com/breeds-e/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Horse Breeds Beginning With D</title><link>http://www.theequinest.com/breeds-d/</link> <comments>http://www.theequinest.com/breeds-d/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 12 Aug 2010 13:55:30 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Paige</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Horse Basics]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.theequinest.com/?p=19729</guid> <description><![CDATA[Reaching horse breeds that begin with D was almost a relief, as the earlier letters are all rather large categories (although D isn&#8217;t a small one by any means). If you haven&#8217;t already checked out the A&#8217;s, the B&#8217;s &#038; the C&#8217;s they are worth a look. For today we will focus on breeds that [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img
src="http://www.theequinest.com/images/d-breeds.jpg" alt="Horse breeds that start with D" title="Horse breeds that start with D" width="250" height="159" class="imgright" /><strong>Reaching <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/">horse breeds</a> that begin with D was almost a relief, as the earlier letters are all rather large categories (although D isn&#8217;t a small one by any means). </strong></p><p>If you haven&#8217;t already checked out <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds-a/">the A&#8217;s</a>, <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds-b/">the B&#8217;s</a> &#038; <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds-c/">the C&#8217;s</a> they are worth a look. For today we will focus on breeds that begin with D, from the mysterious <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/dagestan-pony/">Dagestan Pony</a> from the coastal plains of Russia to the athletic <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/dutch-warmblood/">Dutch Warmblood</a> known worldwide for their superior jumping ability.<br
/> <span
id="more-19729"></span></p><blockquote><p>Writing the breeds by alphabetical order keeps things interesting and allows me to daydream about being on horseback in some pretty amazing places  worldwide</p></blockquote><h3>Big Daddy D&#8217;s</h3><p>There are some pretty old breeds that begin with the letter D. There is always the the hardy (and fuzzy) little <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/dartmoor-pony/">Dartmoor Pony</a> who has adapted perfectly to it&#8217;s difficult native climate &#038; the handsome <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/desert-norman/">Desert Norman</a> that is an early form of the modern day Percheron.</p><p><a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/drum-horse/"><img
src="http://www.theequinest.com/images/drum-horse.jpg" alt="Drum Horse" title="Drum Horse" width="500" height="327" class="imgcenter" /></a></p><div
class="credit">Image from <a
href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pistolpeet/62810448/">PistolPeet</a></div><h3>Personal Favorite D&#8217;s</h3><p>There seems to be a disproportionately large number of ponies in the D&#8217;s &#038; I do love the ponies of northern descent. There&#8217;s the high stepping <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/dales-pony/">Dales Pony</a> known for being handsome as well as tough; the lively little <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/dole/">Døle</a> which is one of the smallest coldblooded breeds; the majestic <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/drum-horse/">Drum Horse</a> with nerves of steel; and the natural <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/dulmen-pony/">Dülmen Pony</a> which has had very little human intervention in it&#8217;s development.</p><h3>The Whole List</h3><p>Here it is, the full list of breeds that begin with D. If I&#8217;m missing something, let me know and I&#8217;ll add it to my list (don&#8217;t want to forget anybody).</p><p><strong><a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/dagestan-pony/">Dagestan Pony</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/dahoman/">Dahoman</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/dales-pony/">Dales Pony</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/azerbaijan/">Daliboz Horse | Deliboz</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/deliorman/">Deliorman | Deliormanski</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/danish-sport-pony/">Danish Sport Pony</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/danish-warmblood/">Danish Wamblood</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/danube-delta/">Danube Delta Horse</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/danubian/">Danubian | Dunav</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/darashouri/">Darashouri | Darashouli</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/dartmoor-pony/">Dartmoor Pony</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/datong/">Datong Horse</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/debao-pony/">Debao Pony</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/deli-pony/">Deli Pony</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/desert-norman/">Desert Norman Horse</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/german-riding-pony/">Deutsches Reitpony</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/dilbaz/">Dilbaz | Deliboz | Daliboz | Delibozskaya</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/djamoi/">Djamoi | Djamonský Pony</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/djerma/">Djerma Horse</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/dole/">Døle Gudbrandsdal | Dølehest | Døle Trotter</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/dolny-iskar/">Dolny-Iskar</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/don/">Don | Donskaya</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/dongola/">Dongola | Dongolah | Dongolawi</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/dosanko/">Dosanko Horse</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/drum-horse/">Drum Horse</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/dulmen-pony/">Dülmen Pony</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/dutch-draft/">Dutch Draft</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/dutch-harness/">Dutch Harness Horse</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/dutch-warmblood/">Dutch Warmblood</a></strong></p><h3>What&#8217;s Your Favorite D?</h3><p>There are so many fantastic breeds that begin with D &#038; I&#8217;d love to hear your favorite. Be sure to leave it in the comments below before you head over to check out <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds-a/">the A&#8217;s</a>, <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds-b/">the B&#8217;s</a> &#038; <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds-c/">the C&#8217;s</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.theequinest.com/breeds-d/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Horse Types</title><link>http://www.theequinest.com/horse-types/</link> <comments>http://www.theequinest.com/horse-types/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sat, 07 Aug 2010 13:44:13 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Paige</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Horse Basics]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.theequinest.com/?p=20638</guid> <description><![CDATA[In the world of equines it is understood that there are a wide variety of horse breeds, however within the horse world (and even some breeds) there are a number of types. A Complete List Although all of the types listed below are not necessarily officially recognized, and some of them overlap. However they are [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img
src="http://www.theequinest.com/images/horse-types.jpg" alt="Horse Types" title="Horse Types" width="152"  height="200" id="imgright" /><strong>In the world of equines it is understood that there are a wide variety of <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/">horse breeds</a>, however within the horse world (and even some breeds) there are a number of types. </strong></p><h3>A Complete List</h3><p>Although all of the types listed below are not necessarily officially recognized, and some of them overlap. However they are used within the various industries in the horse world &#038; are a different way of categorizing breeds.</p><blockquote><p>In the coming weeks I&#8217;ll be exploring each type more in depth and providing examples as well as a list of breeds that fall under each one.</p></blockquote><p><small>*Thanks to my social media friends I&#8217;ll be adding to this list as people alert me to types I&#8217;m missing. I&#8217;ll add them and provide information for each new member once I&#8217;ve gotten a more complete list. </small><br
/> <span
id="more-20638"></span></p><h3>Baroque Horses</h3><p>Baroque animals tend to be handsome and showy, often with high action and arched necks. Almost all animals considered Baroque in type come from Iberian bloodlines and breeds include <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/andalusian-horse/">Andalusian</a>, <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/lipizzan/">Lipizzan</a>, <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/lusitano/">Lusitano</a> &#038; <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/friesian/">Friesians</a>.</p><h3>Cob Horses</h3><h3>Draft or Coldblooded Horses</h3><p>Coldblooded animals are larger, draft breeds who possess immense strength and robust size. Draft animals come from ancient European breeds used for agriculture &#038; war mounts and include <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/clydesdale/">Clydesdale</a>, <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/percheron/">Percheron</a>, <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/belgian-draft/">Belgian Draft</a> &#038; <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/ardennes/">Ardennes</a>.</p><h3>Forest Horses</h3><h3>Gaited Horses</h3><p>Gaited animals come in all shapes &#038; sizes and most likely originated with the Iberian animals. These breeds are known for their smooth, ridable gaits &#038; handsome demeanor and include <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/american-saddlebred/">American Saddlebred</a>, <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/bashkir/">Bashkir</a>, <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/icelandic-horse/">Icelandic Horse</a> &#038; <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/paso-fino/">Paso Fino</a>.</p><h3>Hotblooded Horses</h3><p>The term Hotblooded does not have anything to do with temperament, it is descriptive of smaller, leaner animals with thin coats. These breeds often come from the desert and include <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/akhal-teke/">Akhal-Teke</a>, <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/arabian-horse/">Arabian</a>, <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/barb/">Barb</a> &#038; <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/thoroughbred/">Thoroughbreds</a>.</p><h3>Miniature Horses</h3><p>Miniature horses are pony size in stature but retain horse-like characteristics, making them literally miniature horses. In many cases mini&#8217;s are man made breeds, like the <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/american-miniature/">American Miniature</a> however there are a few naturally occurring small animals with horse features including the <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/caspian/">Caspian</a> &#038; <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/falabella/">Falabella</a>.</p><h3>Pacers</h3><p>Pacers occur in several different breeds and are generally used for racing, they are fast &#038; move with a lateral two beat gait. This is a natural gait and many breeds prefer it to trotting including the <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/canadian-pacer/">Canadian Pacer</a>, <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/narragansett-pacer/">Narragansett Pacer</a>, <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/kathiawari/">Kathiawari</a> &#038; <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/american-standardbred/">Standardbred</a>.</p><h3>Ponies</h3><p>Ponies are all small in stature and tend to have rounded bodies, relatively short legs, specialized joints &#038; molars (that&#8217;s just a few characteristics). The confirmation of ponies will vary considerably as there are a wide variety of pony breeds including the <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/anadolu-pony/">Anadolu Pony</a>, <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/connemara-pony/">Connemara Pony</a>, <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/java-pony/">Java Pony</a> &#038; <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/padang-pony/">Padang Pony</a>.</p><h3>Riding Horses</h3><p>Riding horses aren&#8217;t a specific type per se, but they deserve a mention nonetheless because this has long been a popular mount. Riding animals are bred specifically for their mild temperament, and comfortable ride and include  the <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/russian-riding/">Russian Riding</a>, <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/selle-francais/">Selle Francais</a>, <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/romanian-saddle/">Romanian Saddle Horse</a> &#038; <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/irish-hobby/">Irish Hobby Horses</a>.</p><h3>Sport Horses</h3><p>Sport Horses have gained popularity in recent years and are generally used for eventing, competition &#038; showing. These animals tend to be large, athletic and intelligent and include the likes of the <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/brazilian-sport/">Brazilian Sport Horse</a>, <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/canadian-sport-horse/">Canadian Sport Horse</a>, <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/irish-sport/">Irish Sport Horse</a> &#038; <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/belgian-sport-horse/">Belgian Sport Horse</a>.</p><h3>Sport Ponies</h3><p>Under the same vein as the Sport Horses, the Sport Ponies are mainly used in the show ring &#038; can be found in various disciplines. These breeds generally display more horse-like characteristics and include the <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/danish-sport-pony/">Danish Sport Pony</a>, <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/american-sport-pony/">American Sport Pony</a>, <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/british-riding-pony/">British Riding Pony</a> &#038; <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/german-riding-pony/">German Riding Ponies</a>.</p><h3>Stock Horses</h3><p>Stock Horses serve a specific purpose and are built to show it, they are shorter, stockier animals who often have heavy hindquarters. They are generally used to work cattle and various other ranch or farm tasks, some stock breeds are the <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/quarter-horse/">Quarter Horse</a>, <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/australian-stock-horse/">Australian Stock Horse</a>, <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/florida-cracker/">Florida Cracker Horse</a> &#038; <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/canadian-cutting/">Canadian Cutting Horses</a>.</p><h3>Stock Ponies</h3><p>Stock Ponies serve much the same purpose as Stock Horses but for smaller cattle and a wider variety of work tasks. Built in a similar manner, these breeds are squat, stocky &#038; built to work. Stock pony breeds include the <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/quarter-pony/">Quarter Pony</a>, <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/dulmen-pony/">Dulmen Pony</a>, <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/galiceno/">Galiceno</a> &#038; <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/lac-la-croix/">Lac la Croix Ponies</a>.</p><h3>Trotters</h3><p>Most harness racing is run by trotters who are built long &#038; lean and can trot at high speeds. These tend to be rangy, robust animals and there are are both warm &#038; cold blooded trotting breeds including <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/dole/">Dole</a>, <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/italian-trotter/">Italian Trotter</a>, <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/russian-trotter/">Russian Trotter</a> &#038; <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/orlov-trotter/">Orlov Trotters</a>.</p><h3>Warmblood Horses</h3><p>Warmblood horses are in many cases saddle or riding horses whose development changed as equestrian sporting grew in popularity. These animals tend to be robust, athletic and mild mannered &#8211; often registered based on movement, temperament &#038; ability. Warmblood breeds include the <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/dutch-warmblood/">Dutch Warmblood</a>, <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/holsteiner/">Holsteiner</a>, <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/hanoverian/">Hanoverian</a> and <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/belgian-warmblood/">Belgian Warmblood Horses</a>.</p><h3>Are There More?</h3><p>This is the longest list of horse types I could find, but if anyone has a type to add I&#8217;d love to hear it. Stay tuned to learn more about each type in more detail in the weeks to come, until then why not check out the <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/">Breeds section</a> to learn more about all of them?</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.theequinest.com/horse-types/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>2</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Horse Breeds Beginning With C</title><link>http://www.theequinest.com/breeds-c/</link> <comments>http://www.theequinest.com/breeds-c/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 05 Aug 2010 13:54:57 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Paige</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Horse Basics]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.theequinest.com/?p=19722</guid> <description><![CDATA[The never ending parade of horse breeds is always a source of entertainment. Each one has a story to tell and they all coincide with our own story of life on this planet. If you haven&#8217;t already checked out the A&#8217;s &#038; the B&#8217;s, be sure to meet them. Today we are going to take [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img
src="http://www.theequinest.com/images/c-breeds.jpg" alt="Horse breeds that start with C" title="Horse breeds that start with C" width="250" height="159" class="imgright" /><strong>The never ending parade of <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/">horse breeds</a> is always a source of entertainment. Each one has a story to tell and they all coincide with our own story of life on this planet. </strong></p><p>If you haven&#8217;t already checked out <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds-a/">the A&#8217;s</a> &#038; <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds-b/">the B&#8217;s</a>, be sure to meet them. Today we are going to take a look at breeds that begin with C, from the elegant <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/calabrese/">Calabrese</a> to the hardy <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/czech-warmblood/">Czech Warmblood</a>.<br
/> <span
id="more-19722"></span></p><blockquote><p>It&#8217;s interesting to see how horse culture is established in different areas of the world. Even more so is tracing the lineage of each breed back to common ancestors.</p></blockquote><h3>Big Daddy C&#8217;s</h3><p>The letter C starts a wide variety of horse breeds across the planet, each one from a different place &#038; time. The lovely white <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/camargue-horse/">Camargue Horse</a> comes from the prehistoric animals of southern France, the tiny <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/caspian/">Caspian</a> represents the link between early Equus and modern desert breeds, and the mighty <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/criollo/">Criollo</a> is perhaps the most popular little tough guy in all of South America.</p><p><a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/caspian/"><img
src="http://www.theequinest.com/images/caspian-horse-5.jpg" alt="Caspian Horse" title="Caspian Horse" width="500" height="292" class="imgcenter" /></a></p><div
class="credit">Image from <a
href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kerri-jo/2647689395/">Kerri-Jo</a></div><h3>Personal Favorite C&#8217;s</h3><p>The oldest breeds are the basis for them all, &#038; some of my favorites are old guys too. The C&#8217;s I like best are the handsome <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/campolina/">Campolina</a> for their unique profile; the distinguished <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/cleveland-bay/">Cleveland Bay</a> because they are just a good looking animal; the mighty <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/clydesdale/">Clydesdale</a> because you have to love all those feathers; and the <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/connemara-pony/">Connemara Pony</a> for being so tough but looking so slick.</p><h3>The Whole List</h3><p>Here it is, the full list of breeds that begin with C. If I&#8217;m missing something, let me know and I&#8217;ll add it to my list (don&#8217;t want to forget anybody).</p><p><strong><a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/calabrese/">Calabrese</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/calvinia/">Calvinia Horse</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/camargue-horse/">Camargue Horse</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/camarillo-white/">Camarillo White Horse</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/campeiro/">Campeiro</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/campolina/">Campolina</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/canadian-cutting/">Canadian Cutting Horse</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/canadian-horse/">Canadian Horse</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/canadian-pacer/">Canadian Pacer</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/canadian-rustic-pony/">Canadian Rustic Pony</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/canadian-sport-horse/">Canadian Sport Horse / Canadian Hunter</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/canadian-warmblood/">Canadian Warmblood</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/canik/">Canik</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/calvinia/">Cape Harness</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/boerperd/">Cape Horse</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/carolina-marsh-tacky/">Carolina Marsh Tacky</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/carpathian-pony/">Carpathian Pony</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/carthusian-horse/">Carthusian Horse</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/caspian/">Caspian</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/castilian-horse/">Castilian Horse</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/catalan-donkey/">Catalan Donkey</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/catria-horse/">Catria Horse</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/cayuse-pony/">Cayuse Pony</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/exmoor-pony/">Celtic Pony</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/selle-francais/">Cheval Demi sang du Centre</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/cerbat-mustang/">Cerbat Mustang</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/certisino/">Certisino</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/chahou-post-pony/">Chahou Post Pony</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/chaidamu-pony/">Chaidamu Pony</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/chakouyi/">Chakouyi</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/chalosse-pony/">Chalosse Pony</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/champagne/">Champagne Horse</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/chamurthi/">Chamurthi</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/chapman-horse/">Chapman Horse</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/selle-francais/">Charentais</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/charollais/">Charollais</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/chara/">Charysh / Chara</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/cheju-pony/">Cheju Pony</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/auvergne-horse/">Cheval d&#8217;Auvergne</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/breton/">Cheval de Corlay</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/chickasaw/">Chickasaw Horse</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/florida-cracker/">Chicksaw Pony</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/chilean-corralero/">Chilean Corralero</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/chilkow/">Chilkow</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/chilote-pony/">Chilote Pony</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/assateague-chincoteague-pony/">Chincoteague Pony</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/choctaw/">Choctaw Horse</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/chumbivilcas/">Chumbivilcas Horse</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/chumysh/">Chumysh Horse</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/chyanta-pony/">Chyanta Pony</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/cimarron/">Cimarron Horse</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/cleveland-bay/">Cleveland Bay</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/clydesdale/">Clydesdale</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/cob/">Cob</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/coffin-bay-pony/">Coffin Bay Pony</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/colonial-spanish/">Colonial Spanish</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/colorado-ranger/">Colorado Ranger</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/comtois/">Comtois horse</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/conestoga-horse/">Conestoga Horse</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/connemara-pony/">Connemara Pony</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/courage-pony/">Corajoso / Courage Pony</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/cordobes-andaluz/">Cordobés-Andaluz Donkey</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/banker-pony/">Corolla Island Pony</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/corsican/">Corsican Horse | Corsica Horse</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/cossack/">Cossak Horse</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/costa-rican-saddle/">Costa Rican Saddle Horse</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/cotentin-donkey/">Cotentin Donkey</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/cretan/">Cretan Horse</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/criollo/">Criollo</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/crioulo/">Crioulo</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/hladnokrvnjak/">Croatian Hladnokrvnjak</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/posavac/">Croatian Posavac</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/cuban-paso/">Cuban Paso</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/cuban-pinto/">Cuban Pinto</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/cukurova/">Cukurova</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/bashkir/">Curly</a> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/american-bashkir/">Horse</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/curly-fox-trotter/">Curly Haired Fox Trotter</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/czech-coldblood/">Czech Coldblood</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/czech-sm-horse/">Czechoslovakian Small Riding Horse</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/czech-warmblood/">Czech Warmblood</a></strong></p><h3>What&#8217;s Your Favorite C?</h3><p>There are so many fantastic breeds that begin with C &#038; I&#8217;m all ears to hear you fave. Be sure to leave it in the comments below before you head over to check out <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds-a/">the A&#8217;s</a> &#038; <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds-b/">the B&#8217;s</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.theequinest.com/breeds-c/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Horse Breeds Beginning With B</title><link>http://www.theequinest.com/breeds-b/</link> <comments>http://www.theequinest.com/breeds-b/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:54:25 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Paige</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Horse Basics]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.theequinest.com/?p=19716</guid> <description><![CDATA[Still writing those breed pages and finding a new favorite every day. The needs of mankind are a large part of the development of the equine species &#038; each breed plays a large part of history itself. If you haven&#8217;t already checked out the A&#8217;s, be sure to meet them. But today it&#8217;s all about [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img
src="http://www.theequinest.com/images/b-breeds.jpg" alt="Horse breeds that start with B" title="Horse breeds that start with B" width="250" height="159" class="imgright" /><strong>Still writing those <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/">breed pages</a> and finding a new favorite every day. The needs of mankind are a large part of the development of the equine species &#038; each breed plays a large part of history itself.</strong></p><p>If you haven&#8217;t already checked out <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds-a/">the A&#8217;s</a>, be sure to meet them. But today it&#8217;s all about breeds that begin with B, from the to the <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/baguales/">Baguales</a> to the <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/byelorussian-harness/">Byelorussian Harness Horse</a>.<br
/> <span
id="more-19716"></span></p><blockquote><p>Each breed opens up a whole new layer of history, and the stories come from all corners of the earth. No matter where they come from, these breeds are all a unique reflection of ourselves.</p></blockquote><h3>Big Daddy B&#8217;s</h3><p>There are some pretty old guys that begin with B &#038; not all of them have made huge contributions to modern breeds, however their age speaks for itself. First &#038; perhaps the oldest is the robust little <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/basque-pony/">Basque Pony</a> who is thought to date back some 10,000 years. Then there is the mighty <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/barb/">Barb</a> whose blood flows through the likes of the Andalusian &#038; Thoroughbred. And we can&#8217;t forget the thick <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/belgian-draft/">Belgian Draft</a> who is the father of most modern draft breeds.</p><p><a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/barb/"><img
src="http://www.theequinest.com/images/barb-horse-5.jpg" alt="Barb Horse" title="Barb Horse" width="500" height="286" class="imgcenter" /></a></p><div
class="credit">Image from <a
href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/opusbey/2336702635/">Opusbey</a></div><h3>Personal Favorite B&#8217;s</h3><p>As always, the older breeds have a special place in my heart, but my favorite B&#8217;s aren&#8217;t all as old. I like the desert <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/baluchi-horse/">Baluchi Horse</a> because their ears turn in at the tip like the Marwari; the sturdy <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/ban-ei/">Ban-ei</a> because they race pulling some serious weighted sleds; the curly-haired <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/bashkir/">Bashkir</a> that has been bred by the Bashkari people since before the Mongolians invaded; and the lovely blonde <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/black-forest/">Black Forest Horse</a> just for their <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/colors/modifiers/flaxen/">flaxen</a> coloring.</p><h3>The Whole List</h3><p>Here it is, the full list of breeds that begin with B. If I&#8217;m missing something, let me know and I&#8217;ll add it to my list (don&#8217;t want to forget anybody).</p><p><strong><a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/baguales/">Baguales</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/baguio-light-horse/">Baguio Light Horse</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/baguio-pony/">Baguio Pony</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/bahr-el-ghazal/">Bahr-El-Ghazal</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/baikal/">Baikal</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/baise/">Baise</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/baixadeiro/">Baixadeiro Horse</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/bajau-pony/">Bajau Pony</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/bakhtiari/">Bakhtiari</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/baladi/">Baladi</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/balearic/">Balearic Horse</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/bali-pony/">Bali Pony</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/balikun/">Balikun Horse</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/baluchi-horse/">Baluchi Horse</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/beledougou/">Banamba</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/banat/">Banat</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/bandiagara/">Bandiagara</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/ban-ei/">Ban-ei</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/banker-pony/">Banker Pony</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/barb/">Barb</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/bardigiano/">Bardigiano</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/barra-pony/">Barra / Bara Pony</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/barthais-pony/">Barthais Pony</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/bashkir/">Bashkir Horse</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/basotho-pony/">Basotho Pony | Basuto Pony</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/basque-pony/">Basque Pony</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/batak-pony/">Batak Pony</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/bavarian-warmblood/">Bavarian Warmblood</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/beledougou/">Beledougou</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/belgian-ardennes/">Belgian Ardennais</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/belgian-draft/">Belgian Draft</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/belgian-sport-horse/">Belgian Sport Horse / Belgian Halfblood</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/belgian-warmblood/">Belgian Warmblood</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/bergmann-pony/">Bergmann Pony</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/bhirum-pony/">Bhorum Pony</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/bhotia-pony/">Bhotia Pony | Bhutia Pony</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/bidet-horse/">Bidet Horse</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/bigourdan/">Bigourdan Horse</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/bityug/">Bitcuk / Bityug</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/black-forest/">Black Forest Horse</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/black-sea/">Black Sea Horse</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/blazer-horse/">Blazer Horse</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/boerperd/">Boerperd</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/bolivian-pony/">Bolivian Pony</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/borneo-pony/">Borneo Pony</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/bose-pony/">Bose Pony</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/bosnian-pony/">Bosnian Pony</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/boulonnais/">Boulonnais</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/donkey-bourbonnais/">Bourbonnais Donkey</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/belgian-draft/">Brabant /  Barbancon</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/brandenburger/">Brandenburger</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/brazilian-pony/">Brazilian Pony</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/brazilian-sport/">Brazilian Sport Horse</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/breton/">Breton</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/british-appaloosa/">British Appaloosa</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/british-riding-pony/">British Riding Pony</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/british-shetland/">British Shetland</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/british-spotted-pony/">British Spotted Pony</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/english-thoroughbred/">British Thoroughbred</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/british-warmblood/">British Warmblood</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/australian-brumby/">Brumby</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/buckskin/">Buckskin</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/bucovina/">Bucovina</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/budyonny/">Budyonny</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/deliorman/">Bulgarian Native Horse</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/buohai/">Buohai</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/burmese-pony/">Burmese Pony</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/posavac/">Busak Posavec</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/buryat/">Buryat</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/byelorussian-harness/">Byelorussian Harness Horse</a></strong></p><p><3>What&#8217;s Your Favorite B?</h3><p>There are a lot of amazing breeds that begin with B &#038; I&#8217;d love to hear which one you like best. Be sure to leave your favorite B breed in the comments below and don&#8217;t forget to go check out <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds-a/">the A&#8217;s</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.theequinest.com/breeds-b/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Horse Breeds Beginning With A</title><link>http://www.theequinest.com/breeds-a/</link> <comments>http://www.theequinest.com/breeds-a/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2010 13:29:29 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Paige</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Horse Basics]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.theequinest.com/?p=19523</guid> <description><![CDATA[Lately I&#8217;ve been hard at work on my breeds section, so it&#8217;s on my mind. Which means I&#8217;ll be writing about them from time to time, I&#8217;m not joking when I say there are a lot of them. Plus I&#8217;m growing proud of how comprehensive the list has become. As I&#8217;m adding them by letter [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img
src="http://www.theequinest.com/images/a-breeds.jpg" alt="Horse breeds that start with A" title="Horse breeds that start with A" width="250" height="158" class="imgright" /><strong>Lately I&#8217;ve been hard at work on my <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/">breeds section</a>, so it&#8217;s on my mind. Which means I&#8217;ll be writing about them from time to time, I&#8217;m not joking when I say there are a lot of them. Plus I&#8217;m growing proud of how comprehensive the list has become.</strong></p><p>As I&#8217;m adding them by letter I decided to share them the same way &#038; dedicate a post to each letter of the alphabet. I&#8217;ve already profiled a few of the breeds that begin with A, but the list seems to take a life of it&#8217;s own and keeps growing.<br
/> <span
id="more-19523"></span></p><blockquote><p>Writing about each one has opened my eyes to an entirely new world of horses I&#8217;d never heard of. My favorite breed changes every time I sit down to write about the next one.</p></blockquote><h3>Big Daddy A&#8217;s</h3><p>In a section so large, it is really difficult to play favorites, they are all pretty amazing animals. However, first in line for respect has to be both the <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/andalusian-horse/">Andalusian</a> &#038; the <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/arabian-horse/">Arabian</a>, ancient breeds whose blood flows through almost every modern breed known today.</p><p><a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/andalusian-horse/"><img
src="http://www.theequinest.com/images/andalusian-1.jpg" alt="Andalusian Horse" title="Andalusian Horse" width="600" height="368" class="imgcenter" /></a></p><h3>Personal Favorite A&#8217;s</h3><p>While I love the two granddaddy&#8217;s above, I have a thing for <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/abaco-barb/">Abaco Barbs</a> (just love that Barb profile on a pinto); the glowing, showy <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/akhal-teke/">Akhal-Teke</a> uniquely built for the desert; the <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/american-mustang/">American Mustang</a> because let&#8217;s face it, they&#8217;ve had a rough go lately; the <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/ardennes/">Ardennes</a> because they are huge & ancient; and last the <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/asturcon/">Asturcón</a> because they were once referred to as Hobby Horses.</p><h3>The Whole List</h3><p>Here it is, the full list of breeds that begin with A. If I&#8217;m missing something, let me know and I&#8217;ll add it to my list (don&#8217;t want to forget anybody).</p><p><strong><a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/abaco-barb/">Abaco Barb</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/abstang/">Abstang</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/abtenauer/">Abtenauer</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/abyssinian/">Abyssinian Horse</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/adaev/">Adaev</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/aegidienberger/">Aegidienberger</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/african-wild-ass/">African Wild Ass</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/akhal-teke/">Akhal-Teke</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/albanian-horse/">Albanian Horse</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/altai/">Altai</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/alter-real/">Alter Real</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/altwurttemberg/">Altwurttemberg</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/american-albino/">American Albino</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/american-bashkir/">American Bashkir</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/american-cream-draft/">American Cream Draft</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/american-drum-horse/">American Drum Horse</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/american-indian-horse/">American Indian Horse</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/american-mammoth-jack/">American Mammoth Jack</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/american-miniature/">American Miniature Horse</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/american-mini-mediterranean-donkey/">American Miniature Mediterranean Donkey</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/american-mustang/">American Mustang</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/quarter-horse/">American Quarter Horse</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/american-paint/">American Paint Horse</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/american-saddlebred/">American Saddlebred</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/american-shetland/">American Shetland</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/american-sport-pony/">American Sport Pony</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/american-spotted-paso/">American Spotted Paso</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/american-standardbred/">American Standardbred</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/american-thoroughbred/">American Thoroughbred</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/american-walking-pony/">American Walking Pony</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/american-warmblood/">American Warmblood</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/amur/">Amur</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/anadolu-pony/">Anadolu Pony</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/andalusian-horse/">Andalusian</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/andean/">Andean</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/andravida/">Andravida</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/anglo-arabian/">Anglo-Arabian</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/anglo-kabarda/">Anglo-Kabarda</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/anglo-karachai/">Anglo-Karachai</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/anglo-luso/">Anglo-Luso</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/appaloosa/">Appaloosa</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/appaloosa-sport-horse/">Appaloosa Sport Horse</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/appendix-quarter-horse/">Appendix Quarter Horse</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/arappaloosa/">AraAppaloosa</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/arabian-horse/">Arabian</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/arabian-berber/">Arabian-Berber</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/arabo-friesian/">Arabo-Friesian</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/arab-haflinger/">Arabian-Haflinger</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/araboulonnais/">Araboulonnais</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/aralusian/">Aralusian</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/ardennes/">Ardennes</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/arenberg-nordkirchener/">Arenberg-Nordkirchener</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/argentine-anglo/">Argentine Anglo</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/argentine-criollo/">Argentine Criollo</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/argentine-polo-pony/">Argentine Polo Pony</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/bergmann-pony/">Argentinean Modepony</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/argentinian-ranch-horse/">Argentinian Ranch Horse</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/ariegeois/">Ariègeois Pony</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/arravani/">Arravani</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/asiatic-wild-ass/">Asiatic Wild Ass</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/asil/">Asil</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/assateague-chincoteague-pony/">Assateague Pony</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/astrakhan/">Astrakhan</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/asturcon/">Asturcón | Asturian</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/australian-brumby/">Australian Brumby</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/australian-draught/">Australian Draught</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/australian-pony/">Australian Pony</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/australian-stock-horse/">Australian Stock horse</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/australian-teamster-donkey/">Australian Teamster Donkey</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/australian-warmblood/">Australian Warmblood</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/autre-que-pur-sang/">Autre Que Pur Sang</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/auxois/">Auxois</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/avelignese/">Avelignese</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/azerbaijan/">Azerbaijan</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/azores/">Azores</a><br
/> <a
href="http://www.theequinest.com/breeds/azteca/">Azteca</a></strong></p><h3>Have A Favorite A?</h3><p>It&#8217;s a tough decision, but there are some heavy hitters that begin with A. I&#8217;d love to hear which one is your favorite &#038; feel free to leave it in the comments below. Next time we&#8217;ll take a look at breeds that begin with B, so stay tuned.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.theequinest.com/breeds-a/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>5</slash:comments> </item> </channel> </rss>
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