Horse Culture Category

Horses From Around the World

Learn a little about global horse culture. Countries are listed in alphabetical order, click on a flag to view images of horses in that country.

Horses By Country

Afghanistan

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Horse Pictures From Egypt

Most people think of the pyramids, the Sphinx and Cleopatra when they think of Egypt. However, horses are a large part of the lifestyle there, for pleasure, tourism, transportation and heavy work.

Horse Pictures From Scotland

A place home to several native breeds (even with the weather!) Scotland actually has a rich equine history & is the home of some pretty ancient breeds.

The animals must withstand severe weather conditions and they are built to suit with shaggy hair and strong, bulky limbs.
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Horse Pictures From Morocco

A big change from some of the larger, heavier animals of the horse world. The horses of Morocco are small & slight built by nature for hot weather and few resources.

Horse Pictures From Portugal

With bloodlines closely tied to Spanish horses, the Lusitano is the Portuguese answer to the mighty Andalusian (they are basically brothers).

Another country noted for their horses, Portugal produces some beautiful animals many of which are bred for use in the bull ring.
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Horse Pictures From England

A look at the horses and horse culture of the lovely English countryside…where the constant drizzle provides heaven on earth for grazers.

Proud home to the bloodlines of the Shire horse and pioneers in the equestrian showing population, England has it’s fair share of horses.
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Horse Pictures From France

Another installment of horses from around the world, today it is a country that neighbors Spain, today we focus on France. Noted for the lovely white horses of Camargue in the south as well as breathtaking vistas in the French Countryside and along the Mediterranean coast.

Horses are used in this country for work and play
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Horse Pictures From Spain

The next installation of horses from around the world, Spain has made a name for it’s fine horseflesh, namely the Andalusian horse.

The Spaniards have always loved their horses, in fact the Conquistadors took them wherever they traveled. As a result, many of today’s breeds have Spanish blood in their veins.
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Horse Pictures From America

The first of my horses around the world series, I choose America first simply because I’m American and I love horses.

This series will offer a (romanticized) peek into the equestrian lifestyles of many different cultures and places. I have been looking high and low to find quality examples of horses in many nations.

Without further ado, here are some shots of horses in America…

Image from L-ines