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American Saddlebred
The American Saddlebred is a popular parade mount and often used for trail riding. It has a comfortable gait and a steady temperament. In horse shows, it is most commonly seen in Saddle seat style riding, and in various types of driving. Where did the Saddlebred get its start? In the 1830s, the Kentucky Saddler […]
Arabian Horse
Arabians are on of the most loyal horse breeds and have been compared to dogs for loyalty. Arabians have been bred with other horses to improve the individual breeds. Where does the Arabian Horse come from? The Arabian or Arab is the oldest purebred horse in the world. It is the only one of the […]
Lusitano Horse
The Lusitano is the national horse of Portugal. It is named for Lusitania, a name given to the Iberian peninsula by the Romans. What does the Lusitano look like? The Lusitano is a compact horse with a thick mane and tail. It stands 15-16 hands tall. Colors are solid colors of horse, rarely seen are […]