Archive for August, 2008
Soviet Heavy Draft Horse
The Soviet Heavy Draft: The Fast Workhorses of Russia The draft horse is a horse type that generally has an uncomplicated history regardless of horse breed. This is mainly because breeders establish early on the desired characteristics in draft horses and then pick the right breed pairs to come up with the ideal horse. When [...]
Sorraia Horses
Finding the Truth Behind Sorraia Horses Today, only one horse breed is considered truly wild. That is the Mongolian wild horses known as the Przewalski. Others argue however that at least one other horse breed should receive the distinction of being a wild breed as well. Indeed, by all appearances, the Sorraia horses seem like [...]
Shire Horses
Reviving the Old Shire Horses of England The name of the Shire horse breed can be a bit misleading for people who do not have knowledge of the breed. The mere mention of the breed name would most likely give you the impression that the breed is made up of small, mild mannered horses. Shire [...]
Shetland Pony
Retracing the Steps of the Shetland Pony Breed Shetland ponies are among the most popular pony breeds in the world. Most people have probably already heard a little about these small animals. Not everyone knows though that the Shetland breed has an ancient history. Shetland Pony Origins The name of the pony breed is derived [...]
Shagya Horse
Discovering the Shagya Horse Not many people realize it but there is definitely more to the Arabian horse breed than meets the eye. One detail that is unfamiliar to many is the emergence of the Shagya Arabian breed. Although there is definitely some conflict over the correct classification of the horse type, a lot of [...]
Schleswiger Heavy Draft Horse
In Search of the Schleswiger Heavy Draft It is rare these days to find a purebred Schleswiger Heavy Draft. Although it is a very useful and appealing draft horse, it has come to share a similar fate as most other draft horses. Its close extinction is directly related to the changing times. Schleswiger Heavy Draft [...]
An Interview with Al Dunning – Great American Horseman
Interviewed and Written by Chenay Jordan: “There is so much beauty in horses,” Al Dunning says and his new book The Ultimate Level of Horsemanship- Training Through Inspiration conveys just that. Drawing from a lifetime of personal experience, Dunning teamed up with writer Tammy LeRoy and acclaimed photographer Robert Dawson to bring readers into the [...]
Al Dunning
Al Dunning – About/Bio Arizona horseman, Al Dunning, has owned and operated his “Almosta Ranch” since 1970. The Quarter Horse training facility is in Scottsdale, Arizona. Born in Chicago in 1950, Al’s family moved to Arizona when he was 8 years old. He began riding horses with his sisters and went on to further his [...]
American Saddlebred Horse
Riding in Style and Comfort with the American Saddlebred Another American horse breed to be particularly proud about is the American Saddlebred. Aside from being great performers, horses of this breed are also naturally stunning in the physical sense, earning them the distinction of being peacock horses. Saddlebred Story This horse breed has a fairly [...]
Russian Trotter Horse
Developing the Russian Trotter There is no question what the Russian Trotter is built for. The name of the breed alone strongly suggests that it is built for racing. The initial objectives of breeders were indeed to develop a horse that would be unbeatable on the race track. Unfortunately, the story of the Russian Trotter [...]
