Tag: Breeds

What Is Harness Racing? History, Rules, Breeds, Types, FAQs & More

Horse racing has long been a popular sport across the world. While people are familiar with the long-standing tradition of Thoroughbred racing, many know little about the world of harness racing. Though it may not be as popular as Thoroughbred horse racing, harness racing has a long, rich history. The origins of harness racing date back to 1500 BC when Assyrian kings used horses to drive chariots for both war and sport. In the 7th

7 Native Canadian Horse Breeds (With Pictures)

Canada is a vast country, home to busy cities, fierce wildlife, and beautiful, formidable landscapes. The Great White North is also home to some incredible horse breeds. The Canadian horse breeds are the Newfoundland Pony, Canadian Horse, Sable Island Horse, Lac La Croix Indian Pony, and Canadian Rustic Pony. Canada is also home to two Warmblood registries, the Candian Warmblood and the Canadian Sport Horse. Horses have a long history in Canada and these breeds

10 Best Horse Breeds in Every Category (Fastest, Strongest, etc.)

Any equestrian can appreciate how difficult it is to choose the 10 horse breeds in the world. It all depends on personal preference and a particular breed’s purpose. However, we have tried to bring you the best horse breeds in many categories. Most of these breeds result from centuries of selective breeding for a specific purpose, such as speed, endurance, versatility, or strength. While some horse breeds differ considerably, they are all part of the

8 Smartest Horse Breeds

Horses are incredible animals, as they make trusty, loyal partners. These intelligent creatures are capable of learning commands, tricks, patterns, cues, emotions, and much more. The smartest horse breeds include the Arabian, Morgan, Saddlebred, Friesian, Thoroughbred, Clydesdale, Quarter Horse, and Andalusian. These breeds are notable for their willingness to please, quick ability to learn, good demeanor, playfulness, and friendly personalities. Though intelligence varies by the individual horse, these breeds are known in the equestrian world