The Brumby, Australia's Horse - Horses
Australia has no native breeds of horse. Instead, it has imported stock which, over time, became uniquely Australian horses. They are: the Australian Pony, the Australian Stock Horse, and the Brumby. The Brumby originated from equine stock ... [... more]
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Pony of the Americas - Horses
I have recently been introduced to an amazing horse - the Pony of the Americas. Ranging from 46 to 56 inches tall, these versatile mounts are a relatively new breed. However, their ability to compete in so many events -- from gymkhana to ... [... more]
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The Arabian Horse - Horses
Sprung from the sands of the fertile crescent that marks the Garden of Eden comes one of the most amazing horse breeds known to man. Light and fast and extraordinarily beautiful, the Arabian is an ancient breed of horse. Tamed since at least 1500 ... [... more]
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Clydesdale Horse - Horses
The Clydesdale is a breed of draft horse, large and heavy-boned, that hails from Scotland. The draft horses of the world originated in the northern areas of Europe, where their strength and size made them eminently suitable for hauling and ... [... more]
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Paint and Pinto Horses - Horses
Both Pintos and Paints are distinctively American breeds of horse. Founded from stock brought to the continent by Spanish conquistadors, the horse's splotchy color pattern was highly prized by Native Americans for the animal's ability to provide ... [... more]
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The Connemara Pony - Horses
The Connemara Pony is the native pony of Ireland. Legend has it that horses from the wrecks of the Spanish Armada were rescued or made it to shore and these were the originators of the breed. However, native moor ponies existed for thousands of ... [... more]
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The Quarter Horse - Horses
It is difficult to conceive of a greater benchmark for popularity than sheer numbers. 3.7 million Quarter Horses are registered worldwide with the American Quarter Horse Association ("AQHA"). What is it that makes this American-bred horse so [... more]
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