The Belgian Horse was originally known as the “Flanders Horse” after the region of origin. The Belgian stands 16.2-17 hands high. Common colors are sorrel and roan. The Belgian has a very good temperament and trains easily. This large horse is sometimes called a “gentle giant.” It has the ability to pull tremendous weights and […]
The ancient Percheron gets its name from the province in France of La Perche, southwest of Paris. The people of La Perche have always bred these horses and they are an intricate part of their lives. Sales of Percherons have brought them world-wide. Percherons are muscular, particularly in the lower thigh area and arms. Most […]
What is the history of the Lipizzan? Lipizzaners are originally from Spain owing their ancestry to the Andalusian horses. Archduke Charles of Austria brought Spanish stock to his stud farm in Lipizza near Trieste about 1580. Together with his brother, Maximilolian II of Austria whose stud farm was in Kladrub, these horses were bred with […]
