There’s no doubt about the mystic of horses. They seem to capture our imagination and are a symbol of strength and freedom. But some things that we believe about horses just aren’t true. 1. Horses are Just Like Dogs Someone asked me, ‘aren’t horses just like dogs’. My answer was no. Your dog and you [...]
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Horses are non-ruminant herbivores of a type known as a “hindgut fermenter.” This means that horses have only one stomach, as do humans. However, unlike humans, they also have to digest plant fiber (largely cellulose) that comes from grass and hay. Therefore, unlike ruminants, which digest fiber in plant matter by use of a multichambered [...]
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Equestrianism more often known as riding, horseback riding refers to the skill of riding, driving, or vaulting with horses. This broad description includes the use of horses for practical working purposes, transportation, recreational activities, artistic or cultural exercises, and competitive sport. Overview of Equestrian Activities Horses are trained and ridden for practical working purposes such [...]
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Yeguada Monserrate has sold two magnificent specimens in February. Breeds: Lusitano and Pure Spanish Horse (PRE). Dunga: Male // Breed: Lusitano Bilbaino: Male // Breed: Pure Spanish Horse (PRE)
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Therapeutic horseback riding (also known as equine-assisted activity or adaptive riding) is used to teach riding skills to people with disabilities. Therapeutic riding is beneficial for children and adults who present with any of a wide range of cognitive, physical, and emotional conditions. Equine-assisted activities A therapeutic riding program are often taught by a nationally-certified [...]
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The Lusitano is a Portuguese horse breed, closely related to the Spanish Andalusian horse. Both are sometimes called Iberian horses, as the breeds both developed on the Iberian peninsula, and until the 1960s they were considered one breed, under the Andalusian name. Horses were known to be present on the Iberian Peninsula as far back [...]
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The American Quarter Horse is an American breed of horse that excels at sprinting short distances. Its name came from its ability to outdistance other breeds of horses in races of a quarter mile or less; some individuals have been clocked at speeds up to 55 mph (88.5 km/h). The American Quarter Horse is the [...]
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The Appaloosa is a horse breed best known for its colorful leopard-spotted coat pattern. There is a wide range of body types within the breed, stemming from the influence of multiple breeds of horses throughout its history. Each horse’s color pattern is genetically the result of various spotting patterns overlaid on top of one of [...]
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The Andalusian, also known as the Pure Spanish Horse or PRE (Pura Raza Española), is a horse breed developed in the Iberian Peninsula. Its ancestors have been present on the Iberian Peninsula for thousands of years. The Andalusian has been recognized as an individual breed since the 15th century, and its conformation has changed very [...]
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No horse owner wants to think about their horse becoming injured, but thinking about it now can help save your horse’s life in the future. Accidents and injuries happen. The better prepared you are for these events, the better chance your horse has of recovering. However, never think of first aid as a substitute for [...]
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