The Equine Blog for Every Rider!

   Hello equestrians of the world!  Today we will learn about Paint Horses.  They are sturdy, beautiful, and they were prized by Native Americans.  Let's begin!      Sturdy    Many Paints are used around farms in the US.  With their stocky build, muscular legs, and unique markings, they sometimes earn extra points for their classic breed in rodeos.  However, occasionally you can lose points in show jumping because some picky judges prefer solid colors.     Beautiful   Paint Horses have a two classes for their coloration.  Skewbalds have any color with white markings. Piebalds have black and white markings.     History   Paints were prized by Native Americans for their camouflage coat.  The natives could defend their tribes and surprise enemies on horseback since a Paint can blend in with the natural environment.                                                           Paint Horse                                                                That's all we&

Hello fellow equestrians!  As I mentioned earlier, I will do a blog post every Friday.  This week's post will be about Morgan horses.  They are good at dressage, driving, and they have an upbeat personality.      Dressage    This form of competitive riding is often called "horse ballet" when the horses perform tricks to of the best form to win.  Morgan horses are very graceful and do well with this type of riding.      Driving    Driving is an equine creature pulling a horse drawn vehicle.  Morgan horses are exceptional at pulling carriages because of their strength, agility, and style.      Personality    Morgan horses have a reputation for their courage and intelligence.  No wonder they were one of the first working horse breeds in the United States!    I hope you liked this post!  The next post will be about Paint horses. Morgan Horse  

   Hello fellow equestrians!  Sorry the post is a little late.  I want to inform you that my posting date will change to every Friday.  Today we will discuss Tennessee Walkers and their professions.  Tennessee Walkers have awesome trustworthiness, gaits, and intelligence.      Trustworthiness Tennessee Walkers are very careful mounts.  One time, when a few potentially dangerous cows walked up, my friend's old Tennessee Walker put herself between my friend and the cows until they left her alone.      Gait Tennessee Walkers have a special gait called the "running walk" which is a very gentle gait about the same speed as a canter.  It is very easy to ride them in this gait and it is a more comfortable speed for long trail rides.     Intelligence This breed is so smart, they have been used in television shows, parades, movies, and other performing events.    Well, I hope you liked this week's post!  I can't wait to teach you about Morgan horses, but I'l

   Hello fellow equestrians!  Today I will teach you the basic characteristics of Thoroughbreds.  They are an awesome breed that does not cease to excite me when watching them.  They have remarkable speed, stamina, and strength. Image Link:  Thoroughbred      Speed    Thoroughbreds are the fastest long-distance racers in the world.  Their top speed is around 40 mph. I have never actually been to any of the Triple Crown races (an American horse race) , but I do watch them on television and it is incredible to see how athletic they are!      Stamina This breed can keep a 40 mph dash going for 1 and 1/4 miles.  The Quarter Horse is a tough competitor in the speed category, but the Thoroughbred takes the cake in the long distance area of riding.      Strength    The heart of Thoroughbred horses have to be quite large to keep blood flowing in their muscular body.  It takes a quite healthy and energetic horse to be able to handle the stress of the Kentucky Derby.  Although

   Hello fellow equestrians!  Today I will teach you about Quater Horses.  They are an amazing breed with spectacular speed, strength, and devotion.      Speed   Quartet Horses are the fastest breed in the world when it comes to short distance sprints.  They even surpass the famous Thoroughbred when it comes to quickness.  Their top speed is 10 to 20 mph.      Brawn    This breed is known for their great strength.  Quater Horses weight averages to about 1,000 pounds. They are one solid mount!      Devotion    Quarter Horses are a very dependable breed.  In my years of experience, I have seen for myself their willingness to listen to their owner and trust them with all they've got.  One of my close friends owns two of them.  They are very affectionate  to her and me, and they don't know me that well! Quarter Horse Image: picture

  Hello fellow equestrians!  Today I will teach you about Arabian Horses.  You will learn about their history, their features, and their strengths and weaknesses.           The History of the Arabian Breed    Arabian horses inhabited the Middle East before they spread across the world.  They were ancient warhorses seemingly built for long distance running.  The mares were the most prized, because they could keep their cool better than stallions in the heat of battle.  Some soldiers even let Arabian mares sleep in their tents with them!                  Key Features of the Arabian Horse    ~ a delicately dished face with wide intelligent eyes and an   arching neck      ~ Arabians have a high tail carriage and flowing gaits      ~ They are quick learners, alert, and sensitive    ~ Arabian horses have one less vertebrae than other breeds of horses        Strengths and Weaknesses of the Arabian Breed                        Arabian Horses are incredibly fast.  They can