Horse Basics Category

Writing about so many different breeds has been a real education, not just about horses but about the road we’ve traveled on their back. In doing that I’ve earned an even larger appreciation for an animal I’ve loved my entire life.

Is Your Horse a Threatened Breed?

Every single breed is important for the contributions they have made and we have a responsibility to these animals whose numbers are so low. Be sure to take a look at animals with even lower numbers from the critical list as well.
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Hitting H feels like a big accomplishment, the horse breed alphabet is heavy in the first half and right now I’m almost half way through.

If you haven’t met the rest of the alphabet, be sure to do so A | B | C | D | E | F | G. Today we’ll take a look at notable breeds that begin the letter H, from the lively stepping Hackney Horse the quintessential carriage horse from England, to the golden colored Hungarian Dun an aboriginal horse of Hungary.
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As I’ve spent the last few months researching & writing my breeds section I’ve come to care about each & every one of them. Not only for their contribution to life as we know it, but for their continued patience and understanding with us as a species.

Is Your Horse a Rare Breed?

Because each one is so precious to us for their unique contribution, we have to take care of those that carry low numbers. There are a number of breeds that are in very real trouble and each one listed on this page is in critical danger of becoming extinct.
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After getting through the first 3 letters of the horse breed alphabet I felt like I was over the hump and the letters started to get themselves written at a far more rapid pace.

If you haven’t been following the series, be sure to take a look at earlier letters A | B | C | D | E | E. Today it’s about breeds that start with the letter G, from the tough as nails Galiceño a Mexican breed of Spanish ancestry, to the flashy Gypsy Vanner in all it’s glorious technicolor.
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As I get older, I’ve become more focused on leaving the world a better place than I found it. A large part of that is using & consuming environmentally conscious products and allowing that to overflow into the lives of our animals.

A Growing Trend

Natural horse care options are gaining in popularity, as they should because horses are natural too. Feeding GM-free is as important as using products that don’t pollute your (& your animal’s) surroundings.
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Each letter of the horse breed alphabet we visit gets them one step closer to being finished. (I’ll have to keep writing the pages if I want to keep writing these posts).

If you haven’t seen some of the earlier letters of the alphabet be sure to check them out too A | B | C | D | E. Today we take a closer look at the breeds that begin with the letter F, from the pure blooded Faroe Pony who live remote enough to be almost untouched by outside blood to the elegant Furioso named for it’s flagship stud.
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There is a great deal of debate in the horse world surrounding albino horses. From everything I’ve read & everyone I’ve talked to it seems evident that albinism does not exist in the equine world.

It’s A Common Misconception

Generally what people think is albino is actually a double dose of the cream dilution gene which dilutes the coat to a shiny white color with light skin and light, clear eyes. However that’s not the only white horse type that can cause mistaken identity.

There is a surprising list of genetic types which may produce an animal that can be mistaken for an albino. They are listed below from the most likely suspect to least.

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After the earlier horse breed letters, E brought a big Whew! They get smaller for a little while & that makes me feel like I’m going faster.

If you haven’t already checked out A’s, B’s, C’s & the D’s, they represent a huge chunk of the World’s breeds. Today it’s all about those that begin with E, from the relatively new East Bulgarian bred as a versatile work/recreational horse to the ancient Exmoor Pony whose looks have barely changed over thousands of years.
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Reaching horse breeds that begin with D was almost a relief, as the earlier letters are all rather large categories (although D isn’t a small one by any means).

If you haven’t already checked out the A’s, the B’s & the C’s they are worth a look. For today we will focus on breeds that begin with D, from the mysterious Dagestan Pony from the coastal plains of Russia to the athletic Dutch Warmblood known worldwide for their superior jumping ability.
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The never ending parade of horse breeds is always a source of entertainment. Each one has a story to tell and they all coincide with our own story of life on this planet.

If you haven’t already checked out the A’s & the B’s, be sure to meet them. Today we are going to take a look at breeds that begin with C, from the elegant Calabrese to the hardy Czech Warmblood.
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Still writing those breed pages and finding a new favorite every day. The needs of mankind are a large part of the development of the equine species & each breed plays a large part of history itself.

If you haven’t already checked out the A’s, be sure to meet them. But today it’s all about breeds that begin with B, from the to the Baguales to the Byelorussian Harness Horse.
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