Horse people and dogs just go together. You almost can’t have one without the other. Looking deeper than that, you’ll find certain dogs seem to go with certain horse people.
No matter what the discipline, typical equestrian dog breeds tend to be the low-maintenance variety. What is it that draws riders from certain disciplines to the dogs of a certain breed, and why do some equestrians buck the breed-discipline stereotype altogether?
**For the full article, pick up the March 2007 issue of HORSE ILLUSTRATED.**
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I have 9 Border Collie crosses.. LOVE THEM
It’s true- dogs and horses are my favorite animals! I hope to own them both someday.