Zorro is one of the most famous fictional characters in history. His name has become synonymous with what some might call “a hero.” But what kind of horse was he riding? We’ll also cover fascinating facts about Zorro! What Horse Did He Ride In The Movie “The Mask Of Zorro (1998)”? Antonio Banderas’ role in […]
Life is short. Buy the horse. (Just make sure it’s the best first horse for you.) As someone who had fantasized of owning a horse for over thirty years, I didn’t want to make a mistake when I finally got the opportunity as an adult. Even after spending decades preparing and poring through breed guides […]
Some individuals are terrified of black creatures. Especially cats and dogs. Yet if you don’t have nightmares about Nazgul and Dementors, black horses may be a treasure in their own right. Additionally, although the Black Beauty series popularized the term, it’s a touch cliched. So, what other names do you have for your black, wonderful […]
Any links on this page that take you to Amazon items are affiliate links, and if you buy anything, I get a fee. Thanks in advance – I really appreciate it! We just encountered a cart drawn by two Percherons. Horse-drawn carts are common in our area, but they’re typically hooked to Haflingers, or Belgians, […]
Our readers back us up. Affiliate links may be included in this content. We earn money when you make eligible purchases. Learn More A few horse breeds have extra-long hairs behind their knees and hocks, which may fully cover their hooves. Long-haired horse breeds include the Gypsy Vanner, Friesian, Clydesdale, Shire, and Dales Pony. These […]
This article was first published in 2016. Watch the 2018 Kentucky Derby live coverage on NBC Saturday beginning at 2:30 p.m. ET. Thoroughbreds are the world’s quickest horses and dominate the horse racing business, but Arabian horses are clever and excel at endurance riding. Take a look at some of the horse breeds used in […]
The Spruce / Elizabeth Head There are around 350 horse and pony breeds, but a handful stick out as popular favorites. Five particular breeds and five general horse categories capture the hearts of horse lovers everywhere. Each horse has unique characteristics, ranging from working and racing to leisure riding and equestrian sport. These horses are […]
Our readers back us up. This post may contain affiliate links. We earn from qualifying purchases. Find Out More Horses’ coat colors and markings may vary greatly. Although coat hues exist in a variety of tones, white markings distinguish horses. These appear in specific areas of the face or legs and are used for identification […]
The Kelpies in Evening Light On 5 July 2017 the Queen formally opened Scotland’s newest section of canal, the Queen Elizabeth II Canal. This resulted in the last component of the Millennium Connection, an £80 million project that restored central Scotland’s inland waterways to full use after over half a century of abandonment. The […]
Horses are born to run, but others are bred expressly for speed. Let’s take a look at the 10 fastest horse breeds in the world, from the noble Arabian primed for fight to the revered equines that compete in the Kentucky Derby. 10. Morgan The Morgan, one of the oldest horse breeds in the United […]