
The Wishing Horse of Oz was written by Ruth Plumly Thompson and L. Frank Baum and follows more of Dorothy’s exciting adventures. This time, there’s horses.
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The Equinest archives
American Clydesdale Horse – Breed Spotlight

The Clydesdale horse is recognizable to so many Americans that some may not even realize the breed comes from far away in the emerald green lands of Scotland. In truth, American Clydesdale remains quite faithful to their Scottish roots.
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The Wishing Horse of Oz – Chapter 10. The Witch of the Black Forest

The Wishing Horse of Oz was written by Ruth Plumly Thompson and L. Frank Baum and follows more of Dorothy’s exciting adventures. This time, there’s horses.
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American Cleveland Bay Horse – Breed Spotlight

Traditionally the Cleveland Bay is so English it’s almost symbolic of horses found in the country. With their robust nature and handsome bearing, it stands to reason that the Americans would love them too. The American strain of Cleveland Bay doesn’t stray far from their foundation.
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The Wishing Horse of Oz – Chapter 9. The Journey Begins

The Wishing Horse of Oz was written by Ruth Plumly Thompson and L. Frank Baum and follows more of Dorothy’s exciting adventures. This time, there’s horses.
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American Curly Horse – Breed Spotlight

Like poodles, the American Curly Horse is hypoallergenic, those allergic to pet dander are not typically bothered by this type of coat. Interestingly enough, there are two types, one of which sheds it’s curls out for the summer.
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The Wishing Horse of Oz – Chapter 8. Way for the Emperor!

The Wishing Horse of Oz was written by Ruth Plumly Thompson and L. Frank Baum and follows more of Dorothy’s exciting adventures. This time, there’s horses.
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American Albino Horse – Breed Spotlight

The lovely American Albino (more recently called American Cream and White) horses are white, they are not technically albino (albinism it doesn’t exist in horses). This misnomer is probably why they have moved away from the albino name.
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The Wishing Horse of Oz – Chapter 7. What Wizard?

The Wishing Horse of Oz was written by Ruth Plumly Thompson and L. Frank Baum and follows more of Dorothy’s exciting adventures. This time, there’s horses.
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Altwurttemberg Horse – Breed Spotlight

Heavy warmbloods are almost a thing of the past in most European countries. Their popularity waning when trotting and heavy coach horses fell out of favor. The Altwurttemberg breed was carefully but not purposely bred and without a purpose they were eventually phased out.
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The Wishing Horse of Oz – Chapter 6. A Strange Warning

The Wishing Horse of Oz was written by Ruth Plumly Thompson and L. Frank Baum and follows more of Dorothy’s exciting adventures. This time, there’s horses.
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Altmärkisches Kaltblut Horse – Breed Spotlight

The handsome Altmärkisches Kaltblut (or Altmark Coldblood) horse is extremely rare German breed which comes from Saxony-Anhalt.
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