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Purebred Spanish Horse
The Spanish Horse is intelligent and even-tempered, eager to please. They take part in dressage, jumping and driving competitions. Known for its bravery, in Spain, this horse is ridden in the bullfighting arena. The Spanish Horse has been used to improve many other breeds including American breeds. Where does the Purebred Spanish Horse come from? […]
Appaloosa
Where is the Appaloosa Horse from? Appaloosa were originally found near the Palouse River flowing through Northern Idaho and Eastern Washington State. The Nez Perce people bred these horses to be strong, fast and intelligent. What does the Appaloosa Horse look like? The Appaloosa stands 14 hands and up. They have vertically striped hooves and […]
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 […]