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American Mammoth – Breed Of The Week
Image from Diamondback Mules American Mammoth is the largest breed of ass and was developed through the need for larger & stronger animals in the US. How It Happened Breeding began by the selective crossing of imported European breeds to local Native American & Mexican animals. Informal breeding of the mammoth began more than 100 […]
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Altwurttemberg – Horse Breed Of The Week
The Altwurttemberg is a recent add to the breeds list. Unfortunately there isn’t much information online about them (in English anyway). Fortunately I had some help & here is what we know. How It Began The breed comes from Germany and was started by the Wurttemberg Prince House. Normandy horses were crossed with English Thoroughbreds, […]
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Abstang – Horse Breed Of The Week
Images from ~ K ! M ~ & Reynaldo The Abstang is a relatively new breed and one that doesn’t have much published information available. However the mix of Arabian & Mustang blood is an interesting one indeed. Both bloodlines have incredibly old roots which have been shaped over hundreds of years, one by environment […]
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Adopting A Horse
This started out as a guest post and blossomed into an interview. Thanks to Juli & Elle over at HorseNet Horse Rescue for answering my adoption questions & allowing me to share them. How soon after you rescue are the animals available for adoption? Adoption of the horses depends on their condition when they come […]
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Updated Horse Anatomy
*Click on image for a larger view Recently I delved into the exciting world of public domain and found some great images to modify and make my own. So I wanted to write a quick post to let everyone know that I’ve updated the horse anatomy page with a clearer image & additional parts.
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Western Terminology – Roping
There is a lot of lingo & terminology dedicated to the world of western horse shows. We’ve broken the show world down into smaller sub-categories to cover it in finer detail. Here is a list of common terminology used in the world of roping. Bridle Catch A catch where the rope hangs in the steers […]
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American Miniature – Horse Breed of The Week
Image from extrasida The blood of the American Miniature Horse comes from England & the Netherlands where they were used as mine horses. Their ancestors were brought to North America in the 19th century for use in the Appalachian coal mines. The Blood of Many The original miniature horse bloodlines come mainly from Shetland & […]
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Western Terminology – Cutting
There is a lot of lingo and terminology dedicated to the world of western horse shows. We’ve broken the show world down into smaller sub-categories to cover it in finer detail. Here is a list of common terminology used in the world of cutting. Adjusted Monitor System Should there be a discrepancy, the judges will […]
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What Color is Comanchee?
Recently I received a comment from Juli over at HorseNet Horse Rescue asking for help determining the color of one of their rescues. So I told her I’d post pictures of him to see if any of my readers could help her pinpoint Comanchee’s coloring. Not Easy To Eyeball I realize that color genetics isn’t […]
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American Indian – Horse Breed of The Week
Image from Northern Dream Spanish Mustang The American Indian Horse is known by many names, including Indian Pony, Cayuse, Buffalo Horse and Cow Pony. The ancestors of these animals were brought to the US by the Spanish during their colonization of the west. The Spanish were smart horsemen and only brought their strongest mounts on […]
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American Drum – Horse Breed of The Week
The American Drum Horse is a relatively new breed, however their lineage is part of what makes them so special. Royal Duties Drum horses were originally used by the Queen of England as part of her ceremonial band. They had to be sturdy and calm enough to carry a rider with large kettle drums through […]
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American Cream Draft – Horse Breed of The Week
Image from ICH Registry The American Cream Draft Horse has the honor of being the only draft breed native to the US. The roots of this breed only date back to 1905 and come from the bloodlines of a foundation mare in Iowa named Old Granny.