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 […]
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 […]
Shetlands are very intelligent and should be trained to avoid bad habits. They are gentle animals if handled kindly. Shetlands are the perfect size and temperament for small children to ride. Where does the Shetland Pony come from? The Shetland Pony is native to the Shetland Isles northeast off the coast of Scotland and has […]
