Rarest Ponies in the World N-W
Thursday, August 21st, 2008
The final installment of the rarest ponies in the world series, this post is dedicated to the New Forest pony all the way to the Welsh pony.
Archive for ‘Horse breeds’
Popular Olympic Jumper Horse Breeds
Thursday, August 14th, 2008
Some breeds are better suited to jumping competition than others, here I’ve compiled a list of some of the most popular breeds used in olympics equestrian jumping this year.
For more information about the equestrian games in Hong Kong see the 2008 cheatsheet.
Belgian Warmblood
Image from Ludo Philippaerts
The Belgians have long been known for their draft horses, however the Belgian Warmblood sport horse has become increasingly popular due to their affinity for big fences and charming personality.
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Popular Olympic Dressage Horse Breeds
Thursday, August 14th, 2008
Some breeds are better suited to dressage competition than others, here I’ve compiled a list of some of the most popular breeds used in olympics equestrian dressage this year.
For more information about the equestrian games in Hong Kong see the 2008 cheatsheet.
Andalusian
Image from Miriam Frenk
Also called Pura Raza, the Andalusian breed dates back to the 15th century and was influenced by the Barb during Moorish invasions. Since then a dramatic effort has been made to keep their bloodlines 100% pure.
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Popular Olympic Eventing Horse Breeds
Thursday, August 14th, 2008
Some breeds are better suited to eventing competition than others, here I’ve compiled a list of some of the most popular breeds used in olympics equestrian eventing this year.
For more information about the equestrian games in Hong Kong see the 2008 cheatsheet.
Anglo-Arabian
Image from Nicole Emanuel
Combines attractive traits from both the Arabian (refinement and stamina) and Thoroughbreds (size and speed) bloodlines.
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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 the family farm.
The first in a series, this installment is dedicated to the Chincoteague Ponies all the way to the Exmoor pony.
Breeds You Don’t See Everyday
Chincoteague Pony
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
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 never seen before.
