Learn about the Gypsy Vanner, a versatile and gentle small draft horse breed for equestrians of all types.After World War II, the travelers (also called Gypsies) of the United Kingdom and Ireland needed a horse that could do everything:...
While draft horses come in many shapes and sizes, from the gigantic Shire to the smaller Haflinger, most have something very important in common. Each owes its existence to the magnificent European Brabant.The oldest of all draft breeds, the...
While the Paso Fino—a breed well known for its smooth, animated gait—was gaining notoriety in the U.S., another closely related breed was being developed back in the country of Colombia. Called the Trote y Galope, this horse started as...
As the proud owners of Whispery Pines Percherons in Kingsville, Ohio, Sam and Kellie Rettinger have opened their hearts wide to take on the joys and challenges of caring for their nine majestic black Percheron geldings. They offer carriage...
When standing near a Belgian Draft Horse, it’s easy to feel small—intimated, even. But the Belgian Draft is the epitome of a gentle giant.Developed in North America from Brabant stock, they were bred to be an all-round farm horse....
If you appreciate sport horses of many different breeding backgrounds, types and colors, the American Warmblood will unite you with like-minded enthusiasts. Read on to learn more about this breed.
After serious health issues forced my mare, Sally, into an...
Two hours’ drive from Budapest in the picturesque Bükk National Park lies Szilvásvárad, a beautiful little village that is home to one of Hungary’s premier facilities for equestrian sport: the Szilvásvárad State Lipizzaner stud. It’s a perfect vacation destination...
The Akhal-Teke horse—pronounced like “apple” with a K instead of the P’s, and “techie”—is one of the rarest horse breeds in the world. Originally from Turkmenistan, the breed is over 4,000 years old. Their closed stud book has been...
Whether you’re drawn to their size, strength, or gentle nature, the biggest horses in the world are sure to capture your heart. These breeds not only impress with their sheer size but also showcase incredible versatility and strength. From...
Like many of the great breeds that have come from the Americas, the Peruvian Horse has its roots in Spanish horses brought over centuries ago. Because Peru is so isolated, the horses left by the Spanish were not crossed...
