Facts on Mustangs
June 29, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Think you know everything there is to know about mustangs?
Quiz yourself and see with a bunch of great facts.
- The word Mustang is also the name for ‘wild horse.’
- Mustangs always try and dominate the herd and become “the leader.”
- 40,000 Mustangs were slaughtered in 1928 alone for pet food.
- The Mustangs ancestors were called Dawn Horses.
- These horses were highly prized by Native Indians.
- Experts agree that at the end of this century, Mustangs could very well be expected to be extinct.
Morgan
June 21, 2010 | Leave a Comment
This versatile horse is one of the earliest developed breeds of horses in the U.S.A. This began with Figure, later known as Justin Morgan who was foaled in 1789 in Randolph, Vermont. Figure was a different kind of horse, a Morgan, which started the Morgan breed.
The Morgan comes in a variety of colors such as: Bay, black, chestnut, gray, palomino and much more including even some pinto color patterns. The Morgan’s average height is 14.1-15.2 hh, and weighs about 950 lbs.
The Morgan is used nearly always for just a riding horse or a harness horse.
The Morgan is well-known for its stamina and bold personality.
Some of the Morgan’s notable features include: Well pronounced withers, an arched neck, and a clean-cut head with large eyes.
Haflinger
June 19, 2010 | Leave a Comment
This sturdy, small, and stocky horse also known as Avelignese is a breed that developed in Austria. These horses are quite energetic but have quite smooth gaits and are very strong and reliable. They are always a tawny
chestnut color and they are used for endurance riding, dressage, and more, but also can be used in draft and harness work. These horses are quite elegant, their strides are thorough and smooth despite their stockier build. The Haflinger breed is named after a small village in Italy called Hafling.
These horses have a good temperament and are hard workers. They are of good disposition and are quite easy keepers.
The height of these horses is about 13.4 hands and they weigh anywhere from 800 lbs. to 1300 lbs.
These horses have a noble and lean face and eyes that are positioned forward and large. They have well-pronounced withers that go far into their back and a medium-sized neck. Their legs have clean and clear distinctive joints with wide knees.
The Spanish Mustang
June 18, 2010 | Leave a Comment
This great horse was descended from horses that were introduced from Spain during the conquest of the Americas. Like many horses the Spanish Mustang is equipped to work in different fields such as, dressage, jumping, polo, and much, much more! These horses can also be used as stock horses.
The Spanish Mustang comes in a variety of colors such as buckskin, cremello, palomino, and a lot more. This horse is about medium-sized with a muzzle that is quite fine and narrow with crescent shaped, small nostrils. These horses are quite hardy, with strong feet and strong knees.
These horses stand about 13-15 hands and weigh anywhere from 700 to 1000 lbs. These horses live for about 23 years, sometimes longer if well domesticated. These horses have a lot of stamina and can run for a long time without injury.
The Most Distinctive Horse Breeds
June 16, 2010 | 1 Comment
There are so many distinctive horse breeds in the world of horses with each one having different traits and abilities. However, a few stand out from the rest with their extremely different appearance, history, abilities, and more!
Here are a few of what i consider to be the most distinctive horse breeds.
Enjoy!
1) The Miniature Horse
- The miniature horse is a scaled down image of a large-sized horse. The American miniature however can only stand 34-38 in. Though these “horses” are more considered small ponies they still share many characteristics with horses such as: they come in many coats and patterns. This “horse” can also be used as a service animal to help people with their disabilities. Though this horse is small, it can live past the average life span of a normal horse. It can live to anywhere between 25-35 years!
2) Clydesdale Horse
-The Clydesdale horse, unlike the miniature horse stands about 16-17 hands and can weigh up to 2,000 pounds, that’s one short ton! Though the Clydesdale is gigantic in size and height, it is also noted to be an incredibly energetic horse! The Clydesdale horses got their name from Clydesdale, Scotland; they were named after that region. The Clydesdale breed is believed to be over 300 years old. Today you can see Clydesdales in parades or festivals where they make their “big” appearance.
3) The Thoroughbred
-This horse is considered to be one of the most valued and most expensive horses in the world. This horse is a horse breed that has been best known for racing, they can also be found in show jumping, dressage, fox hunting, and even polo. A nickname these horses have received is “hot blooded.” They received this nickname because of their well-known agility, spirit, and speed!
4) Friesian Horse
- This horse has originated originally originated in a province in the Netherlands, it is believed that their ancestors were believed to be war horses in Europe. The Friesian is usually recognized by its beautiful glossy black coat and hair. The Friesian horse stands about 15.3 hands. These horses are popular in the United States and in Europe; they are often showed in films due to their pretty appearance.
Lipizzan
June 15, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Lipizzan’s usually have long slender heads and usually measure up to about 14.2-15.2 hands. They have an arched, yet sturdy strong neck and broad withers.
Their muscles are strong with broad joints and well-defined tendons. Their feet tend to be small but they are quite strong.
These unique horses are usually born bay or black and each year they go through “the graying process” in which they turn a lighter shade until about around 5-6 years of age they are completely white.
These horses have stared in books, TV shows, and movies.
Here are some more interesting facts about these horses:
· On the Slovenian euro you will see two Lipizzan horses. 
· Lipizzans are truly not a white colored horse.
· The ancestors of Lipizzan horses can be traced back to A.D. 800.
