horse breeds

I personally do not think that Arabian horses need any special introduction, as even non horse people know that Arabians are one of the most popular horse breeds in the world, due to their incredible athleticism and superior intellect. As I mentioned above, this phenomenal breed is as athletic as they come! Show jumping, dressage, pleasure...

For the first time in several decades on Daufuskie Island, a Marsh Tacky filly was welcomed into the world! This is a major event, as less than 450 Marsh Tackies are believed to exist today. The breed is exclusive to South Carolina, and boasts a colorful, rich history, “The Marsh Tacky is a unique strain/breed of...

Though miniature horses have been bred for at least 400 years, it is often misunderstood just what defines these diminutive charmers other than their small stature. Miniature equines come in a variety of coat colors and patterns. In fact, some can be cross-registered as a Miniature Appaloosa or Miniature American Paint Horse. Like all horses,...

The Percheron, a fascinating breed of draft horse, is the perfect combination of strength, beauty, and grace, effortlessly capturing the attention of anyone whose path they cross. While not as common in the United States as other horse breeds that I have covered in previous blogs, Percheron horses are likely to be more familiar to you than you...

Dramatically spotted horses (appropriately called leopard Appaloosas), and solid horses whose rumps sport white “blankets” (with or without spots) can be found throughout history. Appaloosas have enhanced the art and armies of many kingdoms, from the paintings and tapestries of medieval France (both Louis XIV and Louis XV demanded to be portrayed on spotted horses)...

  A storm of hoof beats and flying clods of earth erupt as a field of quarter horses explodes off the start, propelled forward by strong, stocky legs and incredibly powerful hindquarters. The high gloss of exertion defines a jumble of cut, brown shoulders and sculpted equine flanks for only a few moments, it seems,...

A Palomino can be any type of horse featuring a buttery, caramel colored body and a platinum mane and tail. The historical “Golden Dorado,” of Spain, however, was considered a true breed, likely developed from horses of Arabic and Moorish descent. Her Majesty, Ysabella de Bourbon, famous for pawning her crown jewels to finance the...

If one were to select a single type of horse that epitomizes the American West, a buckskin or dun colored mount ridden by an authentic cowboy or cowgirl would be a good choice. With hides that mimic the varying colors of desert sands, and manes, tails and legs of deep chocolate or black, buckskins and...