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Horseology
Horseology
Akhal-Teke Horse – Breed Spotlight
Most horse lovers know the distinctly sleek Akhal-Teke profile and signature gleaming coat. They are the greyhounds of the horse world and have a long, distinguished history.
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Ainos Pony – Breed Spotlight
An incredibly rare pony breed, the few remaining Ainos Ponies can only be found on the island of Cephalonia in Greece. Descendants of the Pindos Pony, which are a small, sturdy mountainous breed.
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Aegidienberger Horse – Breed Spotlight
A relatively new breed, Aegidienberger horses are a cross between the smooth-gaits of Peruvian Pasos with the tölt of hardy little Icelandic Horses. The resulting cross is a stout-but-handsome, gaited animal which is hardy in almost any climate.
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Adaev Horse – Breed Spotlight
The hardy Adaev Horse breed is a small strain of the Kazakh family, found specifically in the Caspian depression.
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Abyssinian Horse – Breed Spotlight
The Abyssinian horse breed is typically found along the Semien Mountains in northern Ethiopia, however this is an old breed and they have been in the region for a very long time.
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Abtenauer Horse – Breed Spotlight
The Abtenauer is a strain of Noriker Horse and generally considered the smallest within the type. They are a rather mysterious breed and rarely found outside of their cradle in the Abtenau Valley.
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Abstang Horse – Breed Spotlight
The American Mustang owes their genetics to the tough animals brought by boat to the Americas for Spanish explorers. Arabian horses are famed the world over for their hardy nature and lovely distinct features. They might be perfect for each other and the Abstang aims to prove it.
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Abaco Barb Horse – Breed Spotlight
Unfortunately as of 2015 the Abaco Barb became extinct. A noble bloodline that managed to survive for centuries in the Bahamas, this is doubly sad because their genetics were incredibly pure.
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Stunning Splashed White
Today we are taking a look at splashed white pinto patterns and there are eight different mutations in two different genes that cause these patterns. In other words, there is quite a range and not all of them are obviously pinto.
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Sensational Sabino
Today we are taking a look at sabino pinto patterns, a group of similar looking patterns found in most breeds that carry spotted genetics.
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Outstanding Overo
Today we are taking a look at overo frame pinto patterns. Named so because their white spots are framed by base color along the topline and legs. This is the only pinto pattern that can have four solid colored legs.
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Roan, The Pastel Horse Maker
There is something interesting about a roan horse, the dark points are almost mesmerizing against soft pastel coats. Lovely bay and brown animals are the most colorful, usually framed by deep black.