Archive for ‘Horse Basics’

Rarest Ponies in the World F - K

Wednesday, July 16th, 2008

The second installment of the rarest ponies in the world series, this post is dedicated to the Fell pony all the way to the Kerry Bog ponies.
Breeds You Don’t See Everyday
Fell Pony

The Rarest Ponies in the World A-E

Saturday, July 5th, 2008

Ponies have long been a big part of agricultural communities because they don’t eat too much and they tend to be hardy and strong.
Over the years our need for animals has changed considerably. Now we breed them for specific traits, many of which are more suited for the show ring than they are for [...]

Rare Horses of the World P - W

Wednesday, June 25th, 2008

The fourth installment of rare equine breeds, this addition is dedicated to Przewalski’s Horse all the way to the Welsh Cob.
Breeds You Don’t See Everyday
Przewalski’s Horse

Anatomy of A Horse

Friday, June 20th, 2008

Image from Roundpenmagic.com
In order to be a true horse lover you must fully understand all of their working parts. Anatomy is closely linked to horse health and understanding the basic lingo is a must.
Understanding these definitions will make speaking with your vet easier than ever before.
Horse Anatomy Defined
You see the picture, now learn [...]

Rare Horses of the World K - O

Sunday, June 15th, 2008

The third installment of rare equine breeds, this addition is dedicated to the Kaimanawa Wild Horse all the way to the Orlov Trotter.
Breeds You Don’t See Everyday
Kaimanawa Wild Horse

Rare Horses of the World F - K

Thursday, June 5th, 2008

The second installment of rare equine breeds, this addition is dedicated to Florida Cracker Horses all the way to the Irish Draught.
Breeds You Don’t See Everyday
Florida Cracker Horse

Rare Horses of the World A - D

Sunday, May 25th, 2008

There are hundreds of horse breeds across the globe, some we see every day and some are far more elusive. In fact, some of them are rare enough to be considered endangered.
Take a look at a selection of the rarest horses in the world, there might even be one or two in here you’ve [...]

Learn Your Horse Colors

Tuesday, May 20th, 2008

Horse coloring is confusing and often misunderstood. In my research I found many color charts that offer misleading information.
Essentially horse color boils down to genetics, whether horses are specifically bred for certain colors or they have been left to naturally reproduce.