The name Sport Horse is given to type of horse rather than a particular breed of horse; it is a term to define a horse that will excel in equestrian sports such as Showjumping, Dressage or Eventing.
Sports horse breeders follow intensive breeding programs. The breeding goals differ from registry to registry, some more geared towards Showjumping others Dressage, Eventing or all-round top quality riding horses, this is reflected in the breedin
Horses for Sale – Advice on Buying a Sports Horse
September 30th, 2009
admin Understanding your Horses Coat Colors and Markings
September 19th, 2009
admin When you first see a horse in a field the most identifiable feature is the color of his coat. No doubt the first thing you learn after the word horse is his color. You certainly do not need to learn to identify every single horse breed, but knowing the colors and markings on a horse will help you distinguish between horses.
As a manager on a stud farm I was in charge of 150 horses that grazed the land. During the breeding season
Warning: Do Not Buy A Horse From Anyone Unless He Or She Is A Horse Breeder
September 15th, 2009
admin Aren’t horses awesome animals? It seems they have been with us humans since the beginning of time assisting us with work and chores, we’ve been using them for recreation as well as entertainment purposes and yes, even for food. Before there were cars we used them for transportation purposes, be it on the roads but even on our waterways.
It is no wonder why so many people love horses: smart beings that they are and able to give mankin
Arabian Horses
August 28th, 2009
admin The Arab or Arabian horses name is derived from the area from which the Arabian horse originates, the Arabian peninsula in south west Asia.
Summary
The Arabian horse is a member of the “hot blooded” group of horses.
Hot blooded
Five Common Mistakes Horse Buyers Make
August 25th, 2009
admin When buying a horse for the first time, it is not uncommon to make some mistakes. These are some of the most common pitfalls first-time buyers encounter when buying their first horse.
1. Buying the First Horse you Look At
Sometimes a buyer is in such a rush to find a horse that the first horse seems like a perfect match. Perhaps the price is right, or the horse just seems to be “right”. While this may be the right hor
Understanding Different Horse Breeds
August 6th, 2009
admin Breeders are not the only ones who have the knowledge of different horse breeds. Many horse lovers do, too. The history of horse breeding as well as the features of different breeds are interesting learning that can give you a better understanding of these magnificent creatures.
History of Horses
Let us first examine how the relationship between men and horses has evolved, as this will help us better understand d
Why Do You Need a Big Horse?
August 2nd, 2009
admin Horses come in all shapes and sizes, as do people. But why is it that so many riders seem to want big horses? It seems that anything under 16hh, but over pony sized has little to no market at all.
Many riders are not all that big in stature. Since most riders are women, averaging 5′6″ in height, it seems strange that most people searching for horses are looking for animals 16.2hh or bigger. So what makes a rider want a big horse?
The Horse in Bible and Quran
July 19th, 2009
admin The Horses are mentioned in the Bible 175 times and in the Quran three times, i.e., the Bible cites the Horses 58 times more than the Quran does.
Furthermore, the total words of the Bible are 788,280 while the total words of the Quran are 77,473. It follows that, the Bible has the likely of more than 10 times than the Quran word-wise to talk about the Horses. In addition, the Bible has the prospective of more than 58 times tha
Understanding the Nature of the Horse
June 14th, 2009
admin By nature the horse was intended to live in grassy fields with natural protection through trees and the landscape from the elements. The horse lived in herds and most herds were groups of mares with one stallion for protection. As technology advanced and we began to rely on the horse more and more, we began to change the way the horse lives. The horse was stabled and shod and moved away from the grassy fields to barns and stables in cities. This
The Importance Of Horse Supplies In Maintaining A Healthy Animal
June 8th, 2009
admin In the care and keeping of horses, it is necessary to have a variety of standard horse supplies at the ready in order to responsibly fulfill our duties as horse owners or caregivers.
While fundamental needs such as quality food, adequate water, and comfortable shelter are obvious, there are additional supplies that are absolutely essential to the health and functionality of the horse in question and they are classified by the phys


