Horse Breeds

One of my favorite draft breeds is the Shire Horse. A gentle giant, easy to train, wonderfully sociable, and as robust as they come, this breed is an all-around great that I could write about all day! In this guide, you’ll learn why I love this breed so much, and all the fabulous things you […]

Imagine, for a second, that you were settling your family in hard to reach and utterly wild section of Vermont. The west was not even a flickering thought in the back of your mind. The majority of the east coast of what would be the United States was as wild (in your eyes) as anywhere

If you’re looking for a horse that will make every other rider’s jaw drop when entering the ring, look no further than the Andalusian. Advanced equestrians perfected this ancient Spanish breed before many breeds even existed. Andalusians remind us that the horse was once a weapon with equal stamina, strength, intelligence, and size. Don’t let

No horse on the planet looks more at home on sweeping desert vistas, dry arroyos, or dusty cattle pens than a buckskin or dun. The buckskin color is an all-American symbol and conjures notions of a hardy cowboy companion when painted on a Quarter Horse or mustang. When the color displays on a Paso Fino

As a breeding assistant on Thoroughbred stud farms, I’ve worked with some of the most expensive horses in the world, but it was the Friesian horse which stole my heart. The first time I saw a Friesian, it was love at first sight. It’s hard not to be captivated by the Frisians’ striking appearance and

Welcome Equestrian lovers – Have you ever wanted to learn about one of the fastest horse breeds in the world? Or are you just looking for another majestic breed to add to your stable? Well, you’re in luck because, in this Thoroughbred guide, I will be sharing everything there is to know about this breed

Like most little girls, I would dream of having a horse to call my best friend. And the Palomino Horse Breed? This is precisely the beautiful kind of horse that my daydreams were made of – after the shiny hue of the Black Beauty story wore off, of course. Have you ever seen a palomino

Hi equestrian lovers, have you ever wondered about the origins of an American Quarter horse? Or maybe you are curious to know everything there is about this breed. Well, you are in the right place. This American Quarter Horse guide will let you discover the famous American Quarter Horse and learn what makes it an

Bay horses have been around for some 42,000 years, yet they’re often mistaken for other horses today. Could you confidently identify a bay horse? It can be harder than you may think! Trust me, I know! If I had a dollar for the number of times, people have asked me. In this guide, you will

Horse racing is one of the oldest equestrian performance sports with a history that dates back to 4,500 BCE. The purpose of horse racing (other than to gamble and win money) is to test the stamina or speed of horses over a distance. A horse’s owner also wants to earn the title “one of the