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Horseology
Horseology
The 10 Rarest Horse Breeds in the World (Some Have Fewer Than 100 Left)
Ten horse and pony breeds that are down to a few hundred animals or fewer, with the latest counts from the people who keep the studbooks. Four of them have fewer than 100 left.
Horse Basics
Do Horses Sleep Standing Up? (Yes, But There’s a Catch)
Horses doze on their feet thanks to a locking system in their legs, but they can only get REM sleep lying down. A horse that never lies down ends up sleep deprived, and it shows.
Horseology
American Shetland Pony – Breed Spotlight
Originally Shetland Ponies come from the Shetland Islands of Scotland, where they have roamed for millennia. They were imported to North America during the late 19th century for work in coal mines.
Horse News
Disney Celebrates Year of the Horse with Special Sourdough Bread
Disney California Adventure is welcoming the Year of the Horse in equine style with a special horse-shaped sourdough bread for the 2026 Lunar New Year.
Horseology
American Saddlebred Horse – Breed Spotlight
The handsome bearing and smooth strides of American Saddlebred Horses is a product purely of the American South. Developed as a stylish-but-comfy mount for plantation owners and later for the show ring.
Horse Basics
Keeping Your Equine Companion Healthy Year-Round
Caring for a horse is a year round commitment and each season presents its own set of challenges.
Horse Culture
Horse Vet Prepares for Historic Andes Equestrian Expedition
An equine veterinarian is prepping for an extraordinary challenge, she is joining a pioneering horseback journey across the Andes.
Horseology
American Paint Horse – Breed Spotlight
There is perhaps nothing prettier than a spotted horse and it’s no surprise that they are a breeder favorite. The American Paint Horse is bred in part for their striking pinto white patterns, but also for performance.
Horseology
American Mustang Horse – Breed Spotlight
A large percentage of horses that historically run wild in the United States owe their bloodlines to animals imported during the 16th century by the Spanish for exploring. American Mustangs are ancestors of this hardy working stock.
Horseology
American Miniature Horse – Breed Spotlight
There is something incredibly cute about a well-bred mini horse. American Miniature horses are no exception, the goal of breeding being an animal under 38″ or 9.5 hands tall with proportions similar to a horse. Essentially a miniaturized horse to scale, without typical pony characteristics.
Horseology
American Mammoth Jack – Breed Spotlight
We know they are not horses, but how could anyone resist that face? The American Mammoth Jack has been bred in the US since the 18th century. Their strength, robust nature and sheer bulk made them extremely useful for agriculture and transporting loads.
Horseology
American Indian Horse – Breed Spotlight
Known by a large variety of different names, the American Indian Horse is a broad term that encompasses a variety of different types. Most of them based on animals left behind during the initial exploration and colonization of the American continents.