Pintos can be found in all kinds of breeds and crossbreeds; sometimes these are referred to as Indian horses. To some it matters which breed the horse descended from: That means that the horse is supposed to have a close resemblance to one particular breed, the only difference being that it shows color. Generally, with colored horses it is not a matter of a horse breed but … [Read more...]
Friesian Horse Breed – Black Pearls on four Legs
When Friesian horses enter the arena or riding ring the ground trembles and a murmur runs through the crowd. Not only horse lovers are impressed by these noble black horses with their flowing manes, tails and long feathers. These horses combine beauty, elegance and power, they are graciously spirited and gentle. The Friesian is one of the oldest horse breeds in Europe … [Read more...]
The Wild Horses of Namibia – Namib Desert Horses
Unbelievable how these horses have learned to adapt: These very adjustable horses have managed to survive for more than 100 years in the heat of the Namib Desert where there is no shade and temperatures reach 45 degrees C (113 degrees F). In the small town of Garub*, 20 km west of Aus these wild horses can be observed even today. How did these wild horses get there? … [Read more...]
Did you know, that there are about 200 different horse breeds …
..., that there are about 200 different horse breeds worldwide? However, many different sub- and cross-breeds with their own names can be added to this. For that reason, a concrete number is hard to determine. Surftips: Road traffic security for horses – how riders can prepare their horses for the streets Dogbane Family (Apocynaceae) – toxic plant for … [Read more...]
The Arravani – The Multifunctional Greek Horse
Multifunctional, tough and elegant - this is the description of a unique mix which stands for the Greek Arravani Horse. Today nearly nobody knows about this great species and undoubtedly it is an endangered species. … [Read more...]