The Quarter Horse – An American Classic
The Quarter Horse is a breed from the USA that is best known as a sprinter that can run short distances. This is one of the most preferred breeds of…
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The Arabian Horse – Strong and Elegant
The Arabian horse is one of the earliest breeds on the planet. It is the object of much fascination and attention from equine enthusiasts. As suggested by their name, these…
The Andalusian Horse – A Spanish Beauty
One of the oldest breeds of equine in the world today is the Andalusian horse. Also known as the Spanish horse, this breed is closely related to the Portuguese Lusitano…
Characteristics of the Appaloosa Horse
The Appaloosa horse is best known for its distinctive and beautiful spotted coat. This breed of horse is associated with the Nez Perce Native American tribe. This tribe was instrumental…
Therapeutic Horse Riding Is Great For The Soul
Therapeutic horse riding can bring healing powers to people afflicted with different ailments. Therapeutic horse riding is not new for many people who have recognized the healing powers of riding…
9 Top Tips For Veteran Horse Riders
Take time to get to know your horse, on the ground. Spend time with her, invest in the bond. Talk to her. Find out just what sort of horse she…
Trot
Once you’ve got an idea of how to sit on a horse, and have begun to walk, the next step is the trot. In some ways, this is the most…
Walk
The walk would seem to be the obvious starting place for horse riding. But if you want to walk on a horse, first of all, you have to know how…
How To Use Careful Planning To Keep Costs Down
Can careful planning and budgeting help to keep down the cost of keeping a horse? Keeping a horse is always going to be expensive. If you are really short of…
Could You Lead A Horse To Slaughter?
Horses being slaughtered for meat is nothing new in many countries. But for those of us who keep horses because we enjoy riding and just being around then, it’s very…