The first thing most people think of as a defining characteristic of a pony is its size, and that’s a very good way to distinguish them! By definition, a pony stands no taller than 14.2 hands high.
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The levels and tests in the equestrian sport of Dressage are based on a pyramid of training principles that was originally developed by the German military as a way to maintain consistency in their riders. All of the basic fundamentals in the horse training pyramid work together to produce good-quality dressage, but the degree to which they are judged varies.
The levels and tests in the equestrian sport of Dressage are b…
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Percheron horses are known for their intelligence and their willingness to work and capacity for learning. They naturally bond with and want to please their owners and they enjoy learning new things
The Dutch Warmblood is known as one of the best sport horses in the world. Bred for speed, stamina, agility, and talent, the Dutch Warmblood can excel at nearly every equestrian discipline. They consistently perform in top levels of jumping and dressage competitions, including the Olympics.
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Introducing your horse to obstacles is a great way to help them become calmer, braver horses. These 5 ideas are either FREE or less than $1 and great for desensitizing your horse. Build your own horse obstacle course with these DIY course ideas. Mix them up by adding tires, water, pool noodles or even making bridges!
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The Fjord horse has a long history, and still keeps its ancient characteristics and distinctive dun coloring. Small and stocky with an excellent temperament, the Fjord makes an excellent and versatile working or riding horse. #horse #pony #mare
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Horses in paddock paradises can interact with other horses in a more natural way, allowing not only their bodies to stay healthy, but their minds as well. In large, squared-off pastures, horses just roam around grazing constantly.
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Also known as the “White Marble Horse” and “Europe’s noblest draft horse”, these fine animals are large, strong, but have an elegant way of moving. They are mostly used in their native homeland of France, where they’ve been pulling carts and providing meat to the people of Normandy for hundreds of years.
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Originally, Shire horses were bred for war. Their sturdy nature made them choice mounts for carrying knights wearing heavy loads of armor. They were also handy for pulling large equipment into battle.
Originally, Shire horses were bred for war. Their sturdy natur…
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Percherons have come a long way from their original war horse roots. Not only are they excellent beginners’ horses and pleasure horses, they still have a role in the working world as well.
Percherons have come a long way from their original war horse…
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Did you know that horses can come in hundreds of different colors and coat patterns? The most common colors are bay, chestnut, and gray. Other less common colors include black, buckskin, cremello, dun, leopard, palomino, perlino, pinto, roan, and white (and nearly everything in between!).
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It is a good idea to keep the animals separated by a fence for at least a week or two to see how they respond to one another. More often than not, female goats tend to be more friendly and get along better with a horse than a buck or even a wether (a male goat that has been castrated) will.
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Even though they are all from the same species, horses and ponies can look quite different from one another in size and type. Horses and ponies can mate but that doesn't mean they should.
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As is typical of any draft horse, the Percheron is a powerful and majestic animal. Though often overlooked for the similar yet more widely known Clydesdale.
As is typical of any draft horse, the Percheron is a powerful…
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Spotted Drafts may not contain any Gypsy Vanner blood in their pedigrees, despite their colorful similarities. There is also a lot more variation in the Spotted Draft type, due to crossbreeding with several different breeds. Purebred Gypsy Vanners tend tohttps://www.helpfulhorsehints.com/north-american-spotted-draft-horse/ have the same relative build and appearance.
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Nurse mare foals are a by-product of horse breeding when valuable foals need a surrogate mother. Those mares are developed by foaling the 'nurse mare foal', which then needs to be raised by hand.
Nurse mare foals are a by-product of horse breeding when valua…
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One of the most dangerous horse sports in the world, this traditional game comes from the nomadic tribes of Central Asia. It’s sort of like rugby on horseback, except a headless goat is used as the ball. The goal looks like a large round well, and riders are often falling off their horses into it.
These majestic black horses also hail from Holland, where stri…
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Who doesn’t love something sweet! If your buckskin horse is as sweat as a caramel apple, why not name him after one! Buckskin horses range in shade from a light, milky tan color much like milk chocolate, to a dark brown, rich chocolate color. This makes naming your horse after sweets kind of a great idea!
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Healthy senior horses that have excellent teeth and do not suffer from any metabolic disorders or HYPP can safely eat watermelon treats in moderation. As with any new foods, just keep an eye on your senior horse after its first few watermelon treats and make sure that it does not have any adverse reactions.
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Shire horses have a relatively short back (one that does not dip) and strong, powerful shoulders and chest. Though muscular, their hindquarters are leaner than a Clydesdale’s legs. Their hooves, as expected, are quite massive.
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