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Some History of the Lipizzaners The aristocratic Lipizzaners are descended from the Iberian Horse, which is the oldest breed in the world. Iberians were used as war horses from 4000 years before Mohammed, when camels were used as mounts in warfare and their Lipizzaner descendants today are trained to perform movements which were originally taught to military mounts so that they were more effective in battle. The breed was first established in 1590, by the Archduke of Austria, Charles II. He began the first stud farm in Lipizza, then a part of Italy, and began breeding the Iberian with the native breeds of Italy. Until well into the late 1700s, these horses were crossbred with the finest of horses...

The first thing to do is to stay relaxed, especially if you are in the middle of riding as horse can sense when you are nervous and will have a negative effect on them. Check your riding position to ensure you are not doing anything out of the ordinary such as clenching the horse with your heels. If the reins are being held too tight then this may be the cause, this is usually the case for new riders as they feel compelled to hang on tight but this just makes the riding experience less pleasurable as the horse reacts negatively to it. Try making set moves with the horse such as riding in a tight circle to show the horse that you are in control; it may be just what it needs to calm down. There is...

Horse riding is a leisure activity for the rich and elite group of people who are able to afford such hobbies. The sporting activity of equestrian game is an offshoot of horse riding interest. Many countries have developed the sport of equestrian to woo those interested in horse riding. Portugal also boasts of some of the best riders in the sport and also has some fine breeds of horses. In olden days, people did not use a car or vehicle for transportation as we do nowadays. Their mode of transportation mainly depended on animals and horses and were always considered as the first choice. Horses were widely used during warfare because they serve an excellent support for its rider. They were also used...

Is the Halfinger a pony or a horse? After all, they only stand between thirteen and fifteen hands high. And we all know that once an equine stands below 14.2 hands, it's no longer a horse - it's a pony. Good luck selling that to a fanatical Haflinger owner. They'll tell you - and rightfully so - that there's nothing small about Haflingers. Natives of the Alps on the border between Austria and Italy, evolution and geography have combined to make these horses some of the most hardworking horses in the world. Indeed, their blend of pleasant demeanor and hearty endurance are the very characteristics that make them so beloved to those who know them. Their bodies are easily recognized. On the front end...

Ah yes, it is truly the season to be merry, to give thanks, and to give gifts. This year I got to pick out my own Christmas gift: a baby Hughie of a horse named Moose. To make a long story short, Moose (now named Fezzywig) is a 16.2 hand Holsteiner warmblood horse, a 3 year-old gelding, who developed a roach in his back. I had inquired about him early in the year, when he was for sale rather than for adoption, and passed him up. Then he became available for adoption, his former owner not being able to help him with his roached back, and I just had to take him. I think I can help him, roached back and all. Case Study: Moose (a.k.a. Fezzywig), the Roach-Backed Horse So Fezzywig is a gentle giant with...

The phone rings and Shelly Price, a director of the nonprofit rescue and educational organization Speak Up For Horses Inc. answers. It is yet another person wanting to know how they can help with the unwanted horse crisis in Kentucky. The call is in response to an AP story, written by Jeffrey McMurray, that has reached as far as Taiwan with sensational headlines like "Kentucky, land of the thoroughbred, swamped with unwanted horses" and "Drop in slaughter leads to too many horses". Shelly patiently explains that she spent days with the reporter but that the story reflects none of the facts she provided. "He told me that he had already spoken with proslaughter sources and asked me about all the...

Quarter Horse seems like a strange name for an animal, but only until you understand that Quarter horses are able to run a quarter mile faster than any other horse can run the same distance (in some situations, a Quarter Horse has been recorded at over 50 miles per hour while running at full speed), then its given name makes good sense. In part, that is a testament to the horse's athletic ability, along with its strong, well-muscled hind legs. Combine versatility and an even temper with those characteristics (athleticism and muscle structure) and you can see why Quarter Horses are some of the most popular choices among those who are buying from a list of horses for sale. Not only is the American...

KIRGIZ* When farms in Russia crossed local horses of the Thoroughbred and the Don, they ended up with the breed called New Kirgiz. This breed is adapted to highland conditions, and are most often used for meat, milk production and stock work. New Kirgiz has short legs and a strong constition. They look much like Don horses. The New Kirgiz breed stallions are about 156 cm in height at the withers, and a body length of 158 cm. Mares of the breed are slightly smaller in all measurements. Their heads are medium sized and have low necks, their backs are straight and level with very muscled croups. There are three types within the breed, New Kirgiz. There is a saddle type, a thick and massive type and a...

The Irish Draught horse is the national horse of Ireland The name Irish Draught may be misleading since the breed is a lighter, more free-moving animal than the traditional image of the heavy draft horse. The Irish Draught is neither as massive nor as heavily feathered as its name implies. The breed has been in existence for at least a century or more and originated from the Irish Hobby Horse which was a small ambling horse that was similar to the primitive Garrano and Sorraia horses of Northern Spain and Portugal. Clydesdale, Thoroughbred and half-bred sires were used on the local Draught mares in the 1800's and early 1900's. Native Connemara Pony was also added to form the breed known as the...

ugh not a specific breed, the Buckskin is a common color found in many breeds of horses. In the simplest sense, a Buckskin horse should be the color of tanned deer hide with black points. Somewhat like the Siamese cat or the Himalayan rabbit pattern, but on a horse. In the more complex description, Buckskins are horses with a base coat color of either bay or brown that varies in shade from pale cream to a deep rich golden color, with dark legs, dark manes and dark tails that are either black or very dark brown. The coat may change shades with the seasons. However, contrary to common beliefs, the Buckskin or Dun horses are not mere "colors" in the world of horses. Buckskins, along with Grulla and...

With the ever-increasing range of horse equipment available on the market we took a look at the essentials that every horse owner should have. Well other than the horse your first thing you would require is a halter. The continental design is the best as it allows for the use of a chain should it be required. Most halters manufactured today are continental in design. Extra features include safety clips (they are important if you intend turning your horse out with a halter on) lining for the nose and poll. Which one you select will largely depend on your budget and taste, as they are available in almost every possible. Next you will need a lead rope, a thicker softer lead rope is advisable, and if it...

For centuries, Hanoverians have been known as one of the most successful breeds in riding. Yet for all its prominence and success, including being touted as the best known of the German Warmbloods, there is very little useful information to be found about this 400-year-old variety, either on breeders' websites or on any of the six international registry sites. Piecing together machine translations from German is woefully imprecise, but there is very little info in English. Known in Germany as the Hannoveraner, or Hannöverschen Horse, the origins of selective breeding can be traced back to 16th Century to the Kingdom of Hanover in northern Germany, which is now the state of Lower Saxony...

Horse jumps are designed and set up to test the abilities of both horse and rider. When your magnificent steed approaches his jumps, you want to know that he is going to safely clear it, and that you are going to ride him safely over the jump. Safety is assured (as much as possible) when you buy the jumping equipment from a reliable company. Safety is primary. Safety comes first, price comes second. Price is, of course, an important consideration. When you can buy from a company that guarantees its prices are lower than any other seller s, it is your first choice of where to buy your jumping equipment. Regardless of manufacturer, the crucial details and design are crucial. Whether made of wood or...

Are you overwhelmed by the beauty and splendor of thundering hooves and colorful horse racing silks running in a race? If you too are a passionate horse lover and the sheer sight of racing horses makes your adrenaline rush, then imagine what would happen if you were to ride race horses. Prior to 2007, before the Breeders' Cup was extended to 2 days, it was esteemed to be the richest single day in sports. However, now the Dubai World Cup Night also a thoroughbred racing event, sponsored by Emirates is deemed to be the richest day in sports. As of 2008, it featured a combined purse of $21 million. As per records, the second day of the Breeder's Cup in 2008 is the second richest. While a total of $20...

hbred horse racing is one of the favorite sports worldwide and as the name suggests, involves racing of Thoroughbred horses. It can be divided into flat racing and jump racing. Jump racing can be further categorized into steeplechasing and hurdling. Flat racing can be of different lengths. Dubai, Japan, United States, England, Australia and France are some of the major flat racing countries. If you an ardent horse racing fan and need more information on horses, then the internet is the best resource. It not only provides you with all the crucial information on horse breeding, major horse racing tracks around the world and international horse racing events but also some very exciting and thrilling 3D...

-- End Ad Box ---> When you hear someone say they are breaking-in a horse what comes to mind? Do you think of cowboys bucking a horse around a yard until it stops? If you hear someone say they are educating their horse what comes to mind? Do you think of someone working quietly with a horse? It is perhaps unfortunate that breaking-in contains the word break, when we hear that we think of breaking the horses spirit, making the horse yield to us. This is not what it should be about. Go back not so many years and that is what it was about but this is 2006 not 1896. I like to think we understand our relationship, and appreciate it more than they did then. Unfortunately there are still people out there...

Horse jumps are carefully designed for size, height and safety of materials. These jumps test the training and expertise of both horse and rider in competitions. As this magnificent animal takes the jumps with rider leaning forward placing her weight in the most advantageous way. Both need to know the jumps are safe. By purchasing from a well known manufacturer, they are assured. Safety comes first, price comes second. Price is, of course, an important consideration. When you can buy from a company that guarantees its prices are lower than any other seller s, it is your first choice of where to buy your jumping equipment. The design and detailing of the jump equipment is crucial. Jumps are...

Wayne Caslick - Level One Australian Stock Horse Coach Wayne started working with horses from an early age with the local trainers, one of whom bred Stud Book ponies. This man gave Wayne a solid foundation in all aspects of horses from husbandry, showing, riding, training and starting of horses. Wayne is known as the 'eclectic horseman' whereby he assesses each horse, before training or starting education, and uses the most suitable method which will bring out the best in each horse giving a solid foundation of education. These methods underpin the natural horsemanship philosophy which is based on knowledge of how the horse thinks and behaves. Natural Horsemanship is so old that it is new again...

I have often mentioned the need for all serious punters to keep records of their betting activities. One of the reasons for this is because I believe that there are certain times of the year which are better for punters than others. If you keep records you can see if you can spot any such trends. Another fact that I have noticed is that when I am following a system it seems that the results are usually better during weekday racing than weekends. This is something that has also been mentioned in some of the horse racing forums so I do not think I am alone in spotting this. I have been thinking about how seasonal variations can affect horse racing systems. If you have a system that relies on laying...

Some general pointers on choosing your first horse Geldings generally have the most consistent behavior. They are generally the most even tempered and pleasant natured. Not every gelding will be like this, it's that the odds are greatest that a gelding will be consistently good natured. Mares, go in and out of "heat". They have hormone cycles. This may or may not affect a mare's behavior and temperament. Some mares are even tempered. Some can be Jekyll and Hyde. Be aware of this and ask the owner. Stallions are not suitable for anyone other than experienced horse people. A beginner should not even consider one. End of story. On the age of your horse, young horses or inexperienced older horses are...

Owning horses is one of life's greatest pleasures. These gorgeous creatures are powerful, elegant, and extremely intelligent. Of course, they also represent a substantial investment of time and money. However, with the right planning, the proper equipment, and a high quality horse fence, you can spend less time on maintenance and more time enjoying your animals. Designing a Horse Farm When it comes to owning or stabling horses, it's best to start with a sound design. Engaging an expert to do horse farm consulting will go far to ensure that your experience will be rewarding and that your horses will have exactly what they need to live long and healthy lives. A good horse farm consultant will come to...

Thoroughbred horse races, quarter horse races, endurance horse races as well as Standardbred horse racing are some of the most popular forms of horse race games enjoyed by everyone all over the world. Now you can enjoy and play these free horse games online without spending even a penny. Horse racing styles, the distance and the different types of horse racing events vary from country to country. While thoroughbred race horses are very popular in the United States, Arabian horse racing is quite limited here. Thoroughbred flat races are typically run on tracks of dirt, turf or synthetic. But Standardbred horse racing and quarter horse racing are usually run on a combination of these racing surfaces...

breed of horse, known as the Azteca, is in demand in Mexico. It is the first breed to be developed in Mexico and was designed from the beginning to suit all that is required of a Mexican horse. The majority of horses in Mexico are descendants of Spanish horses, and the since the Spanish horse has always been preferred in Mexico, the Andalusian was the foundation for the new breed. Several horsemen living in Mexico in the late 1960's decided to re-create a horse that no longer existed. It was to be reminiscent of the horses originally brought to the New World by the Spanish Conquistadors; symbolic of Mexico; and, it was to have cow sense for working the cattle ranches of the charro (cowboy); and it...

Horses have been one of the most popular domesticated animals for hundreds of years. In the past, before the automobile and the airplane, horses were on of the most commonly used ways of transportation. However today we see horses primarily used for hobby riding and racing while one very few use them as actual transportation. Horses were not just owned by a geographically small group of people but by people from all over the world. Horses have not been used for the same kind of labor all around the world and that, together with the different climates, resulted into many different types of breeds. There is however only three main categories in which all horses can be grouped: Pony, Light and Heavy...

Owners of competitive horses from all over the United States of America look forward to compete against each other in the championship finals of the National Horse Show. This national event is organized by the National Horse Show Association of America and takes place at the Palm Beach Polo Equestrian Club in Wellington, Florida. The National Horse Show offers all kinds of competitions, so no matter where the horses are from or in whatever specialty the owner wishes to compete, there is always the possibility to put a horse up and show off its best talents against the world's finest and very best in horsemanship competition. Thousands of people attend and appreciate this competition each year. It is...

The largest breed of draft horse in the world is the English Shire Horse, which originated in the central shires of England. Members of this breed have been recorded up to 23 hands high or 7.5 feet tall measured at the withers and weighing nearly 3 tons. The Shire has been known by many names, such as the Great Horse, Giant Horse of Lincolnshire, English Cart Horse, War Horse and Large Black English Horse. The origin of the Shire breed is lost in the mists of antiquity, which is true for many breeds, but it is believed that it is a descendant of the Old English Black Horse whose ancestors were considered the 'great horses' during medieval times. During the period between the reign of Henry II in...

The Colorado Ranger Horse was named for its Colorado High Plains origin. Verbal references to those "range bred" horses eventually led to their being more commonly known as Rangerbreds or Rangerbred Horses. But despite its appearance, the Rangerbred is not a type of Appaloosa even though many Rangerbreds are double-registered with the Appaloosa Horse Clubs of both the United States and Canada. It has its own unique heritage. Colorado Ranger Horses were bred for being cow savvy, and can anticipate the movements of cattle, and for their performance capabilities. They excel in ranch work with great stamina and do well in endurance competitions. Colorado Ranger Horses are refined horses due to their...

The Canadian Horse or Cheval Canadien was developed in Canada and has been relatively unknown in recent times due to its scarcity, but it has influenced many other North American breeds, including the Morgan, Tennessee Walking Horse, American Saddlebred, and Standardbred, and the Canadian Pacer, which had a profound impact on several gaited breeds of today. It is a recognized horse breed, indigenous only to Canada. It is so rare that several times the breed almost went extinct, but now the Canadian Horse has many supporters both inside and outside of Canada and is Canada's National Horse. The Canadian Horse originated from the Norman and Breton horses sent by King Louis XIV of France in the late...

The National Show Horse originated as a cross between two distinctive breeds because of a growing need within the horse world for beautiful show horses that had refinement, size, stamina, athletic ability and high-stepping action. The overwhelming foundation breed choices for this new horse were the American Saddlebred and the Arabian horse. These two basic bloodlines have come together to produce a breed that continues to surpass its own standards. It was established as a separate breed in 1981 with the founding of its breed registry, the National Show Horse Registry (NSHR). The mixture of these breeds combines the refinement and stamina of the Arabian with the animated action of the American...

Horse saddles and horse blankets are something people usually associate together when the horse comes to mind.  If you plan to ride your horse, you'll need both.  Even if you don't have to use the horse blanket with the horse saddle, you'll still want a horse blanket for other times.  You'll want one when your horse is kept in a drafty stall, when your horse is waiting out in the cold weather for a show, when your horse is waiting in a holding pen for vet's attention and it is cold outside. When you think of buying a new horse saddle, consider the trial period in case you'll want to return it for a better fit.  Surely you didn't think it would be as easy as just buying a universal saddle fit for...

Considering buying a horse? Horses are such a joy and privilege to own, but at the same time they are a rather expensive investment. While they are worth the cost of upkeep, you should go into this purchase knowing what to expect. They are, in a sense our children, in need of constant care. You should look into the cost of horse medical insurance before your final decision is made. They can (and will at some point) get sick or injured. They will need medical care and this will cost you more than you can imagine. The expense of having yourself and family insured for most people is made available through your employer. However getting your equine insured will be strictly out of your bank account. Even...

Buying a horse is actually the simple procedure of exchanging dollars and cents for an animal of your choice. But buying an animal suited to your abilities is a difficult task. Before looking for a horse decide what use and purpose the horse will serve, for pleasure, for breeding, or for showing. Each of these is in a different category and requires a different kind of animal. However, you may be fortunate enough to find a combination of all three attributes. Consider these tests before you buy a horse: 1. Look at him from a distance and examine his build as a whole. This is called conformation, and each breed of horse has certain characteristics that identify him by form. The animal should carry...

An average horse may cost only $3000 to buy, but over its working live can easily cost $100,000 to take care of. I'm often amazed at people who feel that cannot spend a couple of thousand dollars more for the horse they really want, considering that the purchase price is perhaps 5% or less of the cost of owning a horse. The typical costs of owning a horse are: - Professional Stabling. Depending on where you live, a professional stable will charge between $250 and $1000 per month to stable a horse. This is $3000 to $12000 per year. Over 20 years, a grand total sixty thousand to a quarter million. - Self-Stabling. Of course, if you have enough land, you can build a stall and keep the horse yourself...

If you are considering buying a new horse, there are several issues of concern to you. Smart buyers and riders know what they want before speaking to horse sellers. It is important to know everything you can about the new horse. Learn its history, blood lines, habits, preferences, skills and overall attitude. It is also important to find out about its inherent traits. All horses have their own unique traits. Know which ones are most desirable to you. Traits to Consider Some horses are better at certain tasks than others. When buying a new horse, pre-determine what skills you want the horse to possess. Some to consider are: * English riding * Showing and jumping * Racing * Western riding * Trail...