As all of us know, horses are one of the few animals who are domesticated massively all over the world. If we take the millions of species that are out there, there is an insignificant percentage of animals who have been domesticated. Not only one of the few, but horses are also one of the…
Icelandic horses are some of the most excellent and unique horses in the world. They have deep, furry coats, dense manes, and they are also very strong and energetic horses. They are directly descended from the horses the Vikings bred in Iceland in the 9th and 10th centuries. Iceland horses are some of the horses…
It’s always very interesting to learn interesting facts about horses know and we never get tired of hearing new things about them. Horses have developed from the small wild animals they once were, and throughout history, as people learned how to use them for more and more duties, the more variation in sizes we got,…
The Falabella is one of the most unusual horse breeds in the world because they are considered the smallest breed in the world – standing over 8hh (32 inches). This horse was developed from the horses (Andalusian and Iberian) that the Spanish gave up in Argentina after a list of failed attempts to surmount the…
Akhal Teke horses look just like they are photoshopped due to their incredible beauty. Their coat is very shimmering and their lines are so smooth. Akhal Tekes are some beautiful horses whose origins come from Turkmenistan. They are the strong, rebellious and spirited horse. The earlier ancestors of Akhal-Teke were golden, but now these amazing…
A lot of people know the thoroughbred horse because they are the most commonly used breed in horse racing, but not many people know that Thoroughbred horses can be used in many disciplines besides horse racing. Thoroughbreds are marked as “hot-blooded” horses but there is so much more to this breed that we didn’t know….
Tennessee Walking Horse is recognized all over the world for their fantastic gaits and they are the ideal breed for many horse enthusiasts who are looking for a soft ride. They have proved their amazing skills on various trails and on the show ring. It doesn’t matter where they are, on tracks or in the…
Belgian Draft horses are one of the biggest draft horse breeds that still exist in the world. This is not the first time we’ve talked about Belgian horses and how easy it is to identify them due to their signature look which includes large hooves, huge body, and of course, their docile disposition. Their enthusiasm…
Whenever we see a Percheron horse, we get scared and are afraid to go near them but as soon as we got near them, we realize that there is nothing to worry about because these noble creatures are very friendly and gentle. The Percheron horse was first produced in the Perche province of France’s Normandy…
Fjord Horse is definitely one of the purest breeds that still exist nowadays. You can definitely spot this breed from a long distance only by looking at his excellent small figure and his creamy coat color. Its natural habitat may play a part in its size as it originates from the mountain regions of Scandinavia….