Did you know that the genetic makeup of horses shows up not only in their coloring and personality – but…
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Scotland’s iconic Clydesdale horse
Born and bred in Scotland, Clydesdales have travelled far and wide, writes MATHILDE GREGOIRE. There’s no mistaking a Clydesdale! Their…
A Labor Of Lipizzaner Love
Many people are surprised to learn that the world-famous Lipizzaner horse comes from Slovenia, instead of Austria, near the village…
Breed Spotlight: The Friesian
Few breeds possess the elegance and awe-inspiring movements that Friesians have. For many, the majestic gaits of the breed, coupled…
Breed Feature: The Warlander
Ask the average person if they know what a Warlander is, and their answer could be anything from a strong…
Breed Feature: The Cleveland Bay
If you’re looking for a strong, resilient, long-lived and versatile horse with a kind temperament, you’re likely to meet your…
Rare Horse Breeds: Stunning Southern Italian Horse Breeds You May Have Never Heard Of
Horses have been the backbone to many civilisations. When the Etruscans first populated the fertile countryside around Capua, Italy, they arrived…
Horse Colour Genetics 101: Part 2
Welcome to the world of champagne, pearl, and white as CHRISTINE ARMISHAW dives even deeper into fancy coat colours in…
Read MoreBreed Feature: The Standardbred
Raising The Standard In bygone days, the Standardbred was often regarded as the Thoroughbred’s inferior cousin. But times have changed…
Horse Colour genetics 101: Part 1
Ever wondered why your horse is the colour they are? In the first of a two-part series, CHRISTINE ARMISHAW dives…
Breed Feature: The Holsteiner
Originating in Germany, the Holsteiner is believed to be one of the oldest existing Warmblood breeds. AMANDA MAC investigates their remarkable story. Read their history from war horse to carriage horse to elite international athlete.
Breed Feature: The Icelandic Horse
Don’t call me pony! They may be small, but the Icelandic is always referred to as a horse – and…
Harnessing the Clydesdale: The big, the bold and the beautiful
Liz Lewis’s fascination with horses goes back as far as she can remember, and her passion didn’t wane as she…
Breed Feature: The Bodacious Baroque Horse
If you’ve seen the 1989 cult classic Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure, you ll know that bodacious is a…
Big presence in a pony package
If you love cute and sassy over might and power, a smaller version of the elegant show hack may very…
