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Percheron Horse
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 […]
Miniature Horses
The Miniature Horse owes its development to the Shetland Pony. Selective breeding of the smallest Shetlands created the Miniature Horse. In the 17the century they were bred as pets for children of royalty. In the late 18th century, they were used to work in coal mines until breeders took an interest in them. Minis as […]
American Bakshir Curly Horse
Originally the American Bakshir Curly Horse was thought to be the descendant of the Russian Bashkir horse of Bashkortostan, but this was proven untrue, although it still carries that name. Also known as the North American Curly Horse and American Curly Horse, research has shown that Lokai breed of Tayikistan carries the curly coat more […]