Breed of the Day

The breed of the day is the dutch Warmblood! Dutch Warmbloods are some of the most successful horses developed in postwar Europe. They have been shifted from a riding horse to specialising in dressage and showjumping. Eventing is not a priority, but there have been a few Dutch Warmbloods in the international eventing scene.
Recent Dutch Warmblood Olympic medal winners include; Royal Kaliber, Montender, and Hickstead.

Happy Summer!

In the summer, you can spend all the time you want with your horse! You don't have to worry about school projects or making sure to get home early enough from the barn to get ready for class. Enjoy your sumner with your equine friends!

Breed of the Day

Clydesdale is the breed of the day. They are a breed of draught horse. They come from Clydesdale, Scotland and were named after the region. This breed was originally used for agriculture and haulage, they are still used as draught horses today. Some of the most famous of this breed are the Budweiser Clydesdale's. Other members of this breed are used in the British Household Cavalry as drum horses and others are used to create and improve other breeds of draught horses.
Distinguishing features of  the Clydesdale are that they are generally bay with significant white markings, and extensive feathering. They stand at about 16-18 hands high on average.

Breed of the Day

American Quarter Horses are today's breed. It is the most popular breed in the U.S having over five million registries, the quarter horse has the most registries in the world. They are used in rodeos, horse shows and for ranch work and are known for their ability to excel at sprints of short distances. Some examples of their capabilities are reining, cutting, barrel racing, calf roping, and driving.
Distinguishing features of the American Quarter Horse are a short refined head, a strong well muscled body with a broad chest and well rounded hindquarters. Common nicknames for this breed are "American Horse" and "Worlds Fastest Athlete."

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This quote shows the kind of connection that is developed between a horse and rider.

Breed Of The Day

Shetland ponies are the breed for today! The Shetland pony originated in the Shetland isles. Their height ranges from about 28 inches or 71 centimetres to 11 hands or 107 centimetres. Shetland ponies were influenced by the Celtic ponies. They were first used for pulling carts. During the industrial revolution thousands of Shetland ponies were shipped to Britain to be "pit ponies" to work underground in coal mines. They were also used in the United States for mining, the last mine using Shetland ponies in the United States closed in 1971.
Today, Shetland ponies are used as riding ponies for harness classes and for pleasure driving, and often seen at fairs and carnivals providing short rides for customers. They are also used in petting zoos, therapeutic riding,junior harness racing, and can also be trained as guide horses. (Taking the place of guide dogs.)
Distinguishing features of the Shetland pony are high intelligence, small in size, sturdy build, and a thick coat. These ponies are compact and strong. Today's American Shetland ponies are more refined with longer legs and a thinner coat.

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This is so true! Sometimes I think that I'm wasting time if I'm NOT in the saddle or with my horse.