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Horse Breeds

American Shetland Pony – Breed Spotlight

Originally Shetland Ponies come from the Shetland Islands of Scotland, where they have roamed for millennia. They were imported to North America during the late 19th century for work in coal mines.
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Calculate Your Horse’s Daily Feed Requirements with The Equinest’s Feeding Calculator

Determining the right amount of feed for your horse doesn’t have to be guesswork! Read more →

FESA Taps Dressage Star Athena Hepburn to Help Shape the Future of Equestrian Sport

The Future of Equestrian Sport Alliance (FESA) has announced an exciting new collaboration with international dressage rider Athena A. M. Hepburn. Read more →

New Research Shows Horses Can Smell Our Emotions, Particularly Fear

A fascinating new study adds to what equestrians have suspected for years, horses don’t just read our body language, they can detect human emotions through scent too. Read more →

The Wild-Horse Hunter – Chapter 1

This story comes from The Boy Scouts Book of Campfire Stories edited by Franklin K. Mathiews, the story was written by Zane Grey.
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The Equinest Horse Gestation Calculator: Plan with Confidence

The Equinest Horse Gestation Calculator is a helpful tool for breeders, owners and equine caretakers looking to estimate when a pregnant mare is likely to foal. Read more →

The Equinest Horse Color Calculator – Decode Your Foal’s Coat Before It’s Born

Our new horse color calculator is a nifty online tool that helps horse owners, breeders and enthusiasts explore equine coat color genetics in an intuitive way. Read more →

Disney Celebrates Year of the Horse with Special Sourdough Bread

Disney California Adventure is welcoming the Year of the Horse in equine style with a special horse-shaped sourdough bread for the 2026 Lunar New Year. Read more →