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 […]
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 […]
Tennessees are calm, even-tempered, gentle horses. They are used for ranch work and for pleasure riding. They perform in western style events, movies and TV. With their wonderful temperament, they are part of riding programs for the handicapped. Where did the Tennessee Walking Horse get its start? The Tennessee Walking Horse was bred from the […]
