Irish farmers in the early 20th century wanted a versatile horse that would work the land, be ridden for fox-hunting, could jump and pull a carriage. Selected crossings produced the Irish Draught Horse. What does the Irish Draught Horse look like? The Irish Draught is a powerful horse but not ponderous. It stands 15.1-16.3 hands […]
Where is the American Paint Horse from? It is believed the American Paint developed from horses brought to North America by the Spanish Conquistador Hernando Cortes. The American Plains tribes were attracted by the colors and hardiness of these horses. What does the American Paint Horse look like? American Paints stand about 14-16 hands high. […]
Palomino is a color and not considered a breed. The Golden Durado of early times was of Arabic, Moorish and Spanish blood and considered close to a breed of horse. The Palomino is seen in ancient tapestries and paintings in Asia and Europe. What does the Palomino look like? The Palomino is a golden color […]
