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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Not all of the types listed below are officially recognized and some of them overlap. However they are used within the various industries in the horse world and are a different way of categorizing the equine animal.
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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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Lately I’ve been hard at work on my breeds section, so it’s on my mind. Which means I’ll be writing about them from time to time, I’m not joking when I say there are a lot of them. Plus I’m growing proud of how comprehensive the list has become.
As I’m adding them by letter I decided to share them the same way & dedicate a post to each letter of the alphabet. I’ve already profiled a few of the breeds that begin with A, but the list seems to take a life of it’s own and keeps growing.
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There are a lot of horse breeds in this world of ours and I’m determined to catalogue and find images of them all. I’ve been hard at work on the task and am slowly trudging my way through the alphabet. (Who knew there were so many?)
It’s pretty amazing how essential the horse has been in the building of civilization, whether it’s working the land to provide food, carrying our stuff or simply giving us a ride into town.
Our history is inextricably entertained and our needs have shaped almost every breed on the planet.
Horses have to watch what they eat, not to maintain a slender figure, but because there are so many plants out there that are toxic to them.
When I started writing my toxic plants section it quickly became comical as I started recognizing (& photographing) the many plants I was writing about in my daily life. I chose the pics below mainly because they are so common.
Horses are smart and will generally avoid plants that are toxic to them, however they can become a problem during drought circumstances, when natural forage is limited.
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While I’m all for giving treats to your loving equine, but it’s important to make sure you are feeding them clean. The best way to do that is to make treats yourself (psst, it may even save you money).
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Have you ever wondered what it is that makes some horse coats shine with an almost metallic shine? Well, in most cases it is due to a champagne dilution gene which in essence lightens & brightens base coat colors.
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Luckily there are a number of online services dedicated to helping owners find their animals and bring them home safely. Here is a handy list that will help in your time of need should the unthinkable happen and your horse go missing. Be sure to bookmark it and share it with your horse friends.
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