Intro
The Hispano-Árabe or Aralusian is a relatively new breed achieved by crossing the high energy Arabians with the noble Andalusians, creating a beautiful, intelligent and versatile cross.
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The Hispano-Árabe or Aralusian is a relatively new breed achieved by crossing the high energy Arabians with the noble Andalusians, creating a beautiful, intelligent and versatile cross.
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An Appendix Quarter (or American Appendix Horse) is a first generation cross between a registered Thoroughbred and an American Quarter Horse. They are registered as appendix, but not initially eligible for a full AQHA registration.
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The first Thoroughbred horse imported to the American colonies was Bulle Rock in 1730. From that point the colonies began a grand love affair with horse racing and its robust athletes.
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This is a breed that actually earns its name, trotters and pacers are required to meet speed requirements prior to registration with their respective breed associations. Also called American Trotters, the Standardbred name comes from the qualifying standard time these animals must pass to register (a mile in under 3 minutes).
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Sport ponies have been enjoyed for hundreds of years in Europe and it was inevitable that their stock would gradually make its way to North America.
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Through selective imports and good breeding practices, the American Shetland pony has made a name for itself in North America as a smart, handsome and versatile pony.
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Also known as the Kentucky Saddler, this breed was developed in Kentucky as a stylish utility horse for plantation owners of the south. Their easy gait made hours in the saddle easier and their mild temperament made them easy to manage.
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Perhaps most well known for their association with Cowboys of the wild west (although the breed began on the Eastern Seaboard) the Quarter horse is a symbol of American horsemanship and the oldest North American breed.
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The American mustang is said to symbolize the freedom of the wild west of the Americas. The word mustang comes from the Spanish word, mestena which is roughly translated as a group of wild horses.
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