The Most Popular Horse Breeds for Kids!!
January 30, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Number One: Quarter Horse
Know for being docile and having a good nature the quarter horse is quite popular with the kids. The Quarter Horse can range in different colors like chestnut, bay, and more.
Number Two: Appaloosa
This spotted horsey is quiet and calm making it a great horse for kids for all ages. The Appaloosa is very distinct with its usually spotted coat and athletic abilities.
Number Three: Arabians
Arabians are great for children because they are smaller and more slender making them therefore less intimidating for children.
So here are the three most popular horse breeds for kids.
5 Things Kids Love About Horses
January 30, 2010 | Leave a Comment
- The fun of riding with a horse
- The calming sensation of riding a horse.
- The bonding between human and horse.
- Sense of freedom/power
- Horses teach them about ourselves.
Horse gifts for Kids
November 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment
A lot of kids will be asking for horse gifts for Christmas.
Please your horse lover with some of these great buys.
You can find a lot of great horse gifts for kids at places like Walmart, ToysRUS, Target, and other stores like that.
Here are some great horse gifts for kids that any horse lover will love.
Here is a list of great ideas:
- A set of horse books that will keep any horse lover occupied.
- Horse jewelry from pendants to necklaces to bracelets your horse lover is going to look stylish this year.
- Horse sheets/comforters.
- Webkinz horse. Let your horse lover enjoy a virtual horse without the real cleanup and caring a real horse needs.
- Horse statues to paint. Your horse lover can color their horse statue as wild as their imagination.
- Horse movies, watch horses and their owners in action.
Have fun with these gifts!!
The History of Horse Racing
November 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Known as the “Sport for Kings” horse racing is the second most popular sport in the U.S.A. after baseball.
The origins of modern racing lie in the 12th century where knights returned from great crusades with magnificent Arab horses.
Rich nobleman matched the two fastest animals, the Arab stallions and the English mares to produce a colt/filly that had great endurance and speed.
Wagering on the horses became popular and fun for the people with the money.
Horse Racing is still very popular today.
Horse Websites for Kids.
November 1, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Need a new place to go?
Somewhere that’s fun and has everything to do with horses?
Well you have come to the right place.
Here is a list of 4 great horse websites that are age appropriate and fun too!
enjoy!
www.howrse.com
www.horseisle.com
www.horseland.com
www.bellasara.com
Horse Books for all Ages
October 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Are you stumped on what to read next?
You love horses but you have seemed to run out of luck, searching for a great read?
Here are some a-mazing horse books for all ages.
These books can range from six year olds to young adults.
Pick up one of these great reads next time you’re at the mall and get reading.
5-7 years old:
Summer Pony (A Stepping Stone Book(TM)) (Paperback)
www.amazon.com $3.99
Mile 5: Ghost Horse (Mass Market Paperback)
www.amazon.com $4.99
8-10
Runaway Pony (Pony Pals #7) (Paperback)
www.amazon.com $3.99
The Horse Lover’s Book (We Both Read) (Hardcover)
www.amazon.com $9.95
9-12
Wild Thing (Winnie the Horse Gentler, Book 1) (Mass Market Paperback)
www.amazon.com $5.99
Coming Home (Heartland #1) (Paperback)
www.amazon.com $4.99
13-15
The Wild One (Phantom Stallion #1) (Paperback)
www.amazon.com $4.99
Take the Reins (Canterwood Crest) (Paperback)
www.amazon.com $5.99
Horse Books for Teens
September 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Love horses?
Love books?
Here is a great list of horse books for teens.
These books are great and keep you up reading for hours.
Here is the list.
Ride hard!
Enjoy!
A Season of Hope: No. 17 (Heartland)- www.amazon.com $0.83
This is one of my favorite horse series. One of my favorite things is that if you like the series then there are a whole lot more to read.
Phantom Stallion: Wild Horse Island #2: The Shining Stallion (Bk. 2) www.amazon.com $4.99
This is a great mysterious horse book that teens that love horses will love.
Eager Star (Winnie the Horse Gentler, Book 2) www.amazon $5.99
I loved these series for a long time and re-read them over and over again this is a great horse series.
Palomino Horse
July 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Palominos like paints and pintos are descended from the Spanish horses brought to America in the 16th century.
The typical Palomino horse has a goldish coat and a white or cream colored mane and tail.
Buckskins have the same gold coat as the Palomino’s do but instead of having a white mane and tail they have one in black.
Palominos are used for a lot of ranch work and are good for western riding activities.
Other then that Palomino horses are a pleasure to ride on a trail.
Is this beautiful talented horse for you?
American Saddlebred
July 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment
American Saddlebred breed developed from Kentucky by plantation owners.
You can always spot the American in the show ring winning the blue ribbon.
This horse is known for its steady tempermant and its comfortable gait.
They can also be spotted being ridden in parades.
American Saddlebred’s also have been spotted in movies like the original Zorro film or the classic, Gone With The Wind.
Is the beautiful American Saddlebred for you?
Shetland Pony
July 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment
These little tough stuff ponies originated in the Shetland Isles.
The Shetland ponies are anywhere in between 28-42 inches at the withers when full grown.
Shetland ponies have thick coats and are considered a very smart pony.
They are very strong and usually very muscular.
They are used for driving, riding, and pack purposes. These horses are good for giving rides to smaller children who are not yet able to ride a larger horse or pony. These ponies are also seen and fairs or festivals. Shetlands can also be spotted at horse shows.
These ponies are hardy and strong and can endure harsh weather because they originated from a very unpredictable climate.
Shetland Ponies can be almost every color. They can be black, bay, chestnut, skewbald, and many more. Shetlands are very good horses for younger children because they are very patient and friendly.
Is this fun frisky pony for you?
