The Equinest archives

Common Breed Confirmation Quiz

Common Breed Confirmation QuizThere are some breeds out there that most horse lovers can identify with just a single glance, others are far more difficult to decipher without further investigations.

The Ones You Know…Or Do You?

Today I wanted to focus on some of the more commonly found breeds and see just how fast my readers are on the draw when it comes to recognizing them. Instead of just showing pictures I thought I’d make it more fun by turning it into a quiz. There are 10 images of mystery breeds, guess each one and check your answers at the bottom of the post…no peeking.
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Horse Breeds From France

France FlagIt’s Friday again and time to visit another country of the world and see all of the amazing horse breeds it’s given rise to. Looking at each breed in the context of their origins is absolutely an interesting ride. Today a look at the breeds from France.

Prehistoric Grey

The Camargue in France is home to one of the oldest horse breeds on the planet. They are though to be the ancestors of prehistoric animals that posed for ancient cave painters in southern France. These animals have, for the most part, left to let nature take its course. Although they’ve had outside influence over the centuries, strong bloodlines persist and natural conditions persistently adapt strong mammals.
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The Horse’s Mouth – Episode 1

Click to see VideoToday’s video is episode one of a series that I just recently ran across. The Horse’s Mouth tells the inspirational stories of horses & their people.

Series Premere

Each episode is dedicated to a different horse lover, their equestrian facilities and their horsey friends. The first episode interviews trail guide & rancher Mac Makenny and his wife Dr. Susan Lea-Makenny on location at Homeplace Ranch in the Calgary, Alberta foothills of the Rocky Mountains.
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Appaloosa Horse Breeds

Appaloosa BreedsAlthough I say this about almost every horse color out there, I think appaloosa is one of my favorites. Their sheer stubbornness and overall strength of character can only be matched by their glorious spotted coats.

Spot of Another Color

Although often attributed to horses of the Native tribes in the wild wild west, appaloosa genetics have a much longer and even more distinguished lineage. Long before their arrival in the Americas on Spanish, Portuguese or French vessels, spotted equines were prized on the Iberian peninsula. Not only were they rare, but they were thought to be ancestors to spotted Asian animals found on ancient Chinese art.
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Horse Breeds From Finland

Finland FlagIt’s Friday again and we are visiting another country of the world to see all of the fantastic horse breeds it’s given rise to. Looking at each breed in the context of their origins is absolutely an interesting ride. Today a look at the breeds from Finland.

Northern Star

Finland is the northernmost country in the European continent, with about a third of the country above the Arctic Circle. Much of the landscape was shaped by ancient glaciers which left behind a variety of interesting geography including an enormous lake district and vast forest lands. It stands to reason that there aren’t many breeds that come from this climate as it is largely inhospitable to the equine animal.
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Animal People – The Humane Movement in America

Click to see VideoToday the video is a little more serious in tone than I generally post and it’s not solely about horses, it’s about all animals. It’s United Action for Animals comprehensive history and overview of the animal protection movement in America.

Keeping Them Safe

As we have domesticated so many species, bred & trained out their instincts and bent them to our will, it is also our job to protect them. The Americans are perhaps the most protective over their pets, however I find there is a strange dichotomy at work in this way of thinking. How can we be so protective of our pets, and at the same turn a blind eye when agribusiness blatantly tortures the animals we eat?
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