Amazing Arab

The Arabian or Arab horse is a breed of horse that originated on the Arabian Peninsula. With a distinctive head shape and high tail carriage, the Arabian is one of the most easily recognizable horse breeds in the world. It is also one of the oldest breeds, with archaeological evidence of horses that resemble modern Arabians dating back 4,500 years. Throughout history, Arabian horses spread around the world by both war and trade, used to improve other breeds by adding speed, refinement, endurance, and bone strength. Today, Arabian bloodlines are found in almost every modern breed of riding horse.

The Arabian developed in a desert climate and was prized by the nomadic Bedouin people, often being brought inside the family tent for shelter and protection from theft. Selective breeding for traits including an ability to form a cooperative relationship with humans created a horse breed that is good-natured, quick to learn, and willing to please. The Arabian also developed the high spirit and alertness needed in a horse used for raiding and war. This combination of willingness and sensitivity requires modern Arabian horse owners to handle their horses with competence and respect.

The Arabian is a versatile breed. Arabians dominate the discipline of endurance riding, and compete today in many other fields of equestrian activity. They are one of the top ten most popular horse breeds in the world. They are now found worldwide, including the United States and Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, continental Europe, South America (especially Brazil), and its land of origin, the Middle East.

In 1725, Nathan Harrison of Virginia imported the first Arabian stallion into the American colonies. In 1873, General Ulysses S. Grant was given two purebred Arabian stallions, Leopard and Lindentree, on a trip to the Middle East by Sulton, Abdul Hamid II of Turkey. Leopard was then passed to Randolph Huntington, who then imported two more stallions and two mares in 1888 from England. This became the first purebred Arabian breeding program in the United States.

Arabian horses come in many colors, grey, chestnut, bay, roan, brown, and occasionally black. Most Arabians stand between 14.1 and 15.2 hands and weigh between 800 and 1,000 pounds as adults.

So, to sum it all up, ARABS RULE!!

Horseyness!

Horses are the bomb. no matter what you do to them, they always love you! and, ill always love them! Comment and give me some ideas about what to write about! ive been STUMPED! help! hahaha! i love horses!!

the horse of the week!: BLAZER HORSE!

The Blazer Horse is a horse breed developed back in the 1950s in northwestern United States. Tracing back to one founding stallion, this breed of horse was bred to meet demands of daily ranch work, while still being docile enough for any family member to handle. ^[1] Blazers are known for being versatile at any sport competition and having gentle and intelligent dispositions.

Breed History

The Blazer horse traces back to the chestnut stallion Little Blaze, who was foaled in 1959 and was bred and owned by Neil Hink, the founding father of the Blazer breed.^[1] Coming from a ranch family, Neil was well aware of many horse breeds. He combined the American Quarter Horse and the Morgan Horse with blood of the American Saddlebred, and Thoroughbred to produce the strong-willed Blazer. Little Blaze himself was mainly of the Quarter and Morgan descent.

The American Blazer Horse Association was founded in 2006 for the preservation of the Blazer horse.^[2] Its stud book is still open, giving the opportunity for certain Blazer horses to be inspected and approved for registration so long as one parent is a Blazer (tracing back to Little Blaze).

Breed Characteristics

Blazer horses are usually no smaller than 13 hands and no higher than 15 hands at full maturity, and it is the standard height for the registry. Their colors include black, bay and chestnut, as well as buckskin, palomino and many shades of dun. They have a refined head, bold eyes, extreme sloping of the shoulders, short backs, round croups, long hips, and have thick bone for strength and durability

TRAIL RIDE!!

here is me and Kennah on a trail ride, it was long and fun! i love our horses!! :














here is me and cache, on our way back. heres kenah and me on our way back.

This weeks pony / horse breed is. . .

Racking Horse

History of the Racking Horse

What's the most versatile breed of horse from the show ring to the work fields?

Legendary for its beauty, stamina, and calm disposition, the popularity of this noble animal grew strong on the great southern plantations before the Civil War. It was learned that the horse could be ridden comfortably for hours because of his smooth, natural gait.

The phenomenal growth of this breed can be directly attributed to its intelligence and versatility. Beginning riders cherish the smooth, easy gait and the calm temperament of the Racking Horse. Veteran horsemen admire his beauty and ability to perform anywhere from the work field to the show ring.

There was a horse being shown in great numbers, a horse of a distinct type and characteristics, for which there was no specific judge, no showring category, no organization and ultimately no incentive for expansion and growth. The Racking Horse became a dream and a new and most significant chapter in equine history of this country was begun.

Knowing that this single foot horse called the racking horse had its origins rooted deeply in Walking Horse bloodlines, it was then realized the possibility of promoting this animal with no action device, no set tail and without the canter while spot lighting the docile nature and easily ridden lateral gait exemplified by the rack.

A group of Alabama businessmen headed by Joe D. Bright formed a corporation and initiated the legal maneuverings with the USDA to designate this horse as a distinct breed. A carefully studied program for this venture in the late 1960's was begun. He gathered knowledgeable horsemen long oriented in the breeding and raising of horses both for pleasure riding and show purposes to assist him in this effort. On May 23, 1971, a milestone in the equine history of America was reached. On this date the USDA recognized the Racking Horse Breeders' Association of America, thereby allowing a registry to be established to perpetuate the Racking Horse breed. Until this time the Racking Horse had been the only horse in the show rings of the nation not protected by a registry or a uniform set of rules. The primary function of the Racking Horse Breeders' Association was to "establish a registry to protect and perpetuate the breed".

The Racking Horse opportunity was presented to horses everywhere, and for many years the growth of the Racking Horse Breeders' Association was astounding. The selection of the name "Racking" was not to tie this horse to any specific state or region. The term "rack" was then the country nomenclature for the single foot.

The main objective and the philosophy of the Racking Horse Breeders was to create an organization that was within the economic reach of the marketplace that would serve the amateur horseman, the person doing his own training at home, to being a member, a breeder, and a showring participant.

An organization was needed for the people, to promote the people, the horses and give the people an opportunity for participating where they could feel secure and protected. The general membership should always have a voice in the association, so as not to drive them to another breed or out of the horse business altogether.

Eligibility for registration was determined upon the performance of the gaits natural to the breed, and in the beginning horses of all ages could be registered by gait performances.

The Racking Horse Breeders' Association actually laid the foundation and the incentive for the great trend towards the pleasure horse movement in the show ring today. When we began the Racking Horse Breeders' Association this type horse was oftentimes the largest group at the smaller shows. Even without a group or organization for promotion the interest and participation was great. This was a horse for the middle income people to enjoy at home, on trails, and at shows. The majority of the horses were shown on flat shoes or with very little pad. Once we promoted the idea of a separate and named breed and established the registry it grew faster than anyone ever dreamed.

The Racking Horse originated and was developed from within the ranks of the pleasure Walking Horse. At this time, in 1971, there was no promotion for the Walking pleasure horses and no efforts were being made to satisfy the demands of the pleasure world. Subsequently, the Racking Horse Breeders' Association grew at an astounding rate.

This weeks pony/horse breed is. . .

Asturcon!





The ancient breed's ancestry is not known, although it is thought to have been from crosses between the Sorraia, Garrano, and the ancient Celtic pony. The breed has historically faced near extinction, but recently activist groups have been formed to protect the pony. Also known as the Asturcon, this breed originated in Northern Spain. It is used for riding and packing and stands 11.2 to 12.2 hands high. Centuries ago the existence of a small horse breed originating in the northwest of Spain was recorded. The Romans referred to these horses as Asturcons and thought well of them - and they were popular with the French during the Middle Ages. Pliny (23-79 A.D.) described them as a small breed that did not trot, but moved in an easy lateral ambling gait by alternately moving both legs on one side.

sleeping for the first time in a long time

i haven't seen Cash sleep in a LONG time, about a month or more. it relieves me to see her in a deep sleep because old horses, such as cash, can hurt less if they sleep laying down, i am so happy! i also noticed when she got up, she looked like her hip and knee hurt less. aww:) she is adorable!

Guess the breed!

you can have 5 clues.

1. i am large
2. my average height is 14.2 hands
3. i am a warm blood
4. i am usually bay
5. i am a rodeo star!

what am i?

This weeks pony/horse breed is Brandenburger

The Brandenburger is a well-balanced horse with a lively temperament, an easy to get along with character and little tendency to nervousness.Brandenburgers are to be found in all spheres of riding and driving sports as well as in pleasure riding. a Brandenburger mare, was a successful dressage horse and sold for a record amount at auction - 2.5 million dollars.

me and cash!

spiecal horse report : hoofs

horses hoofs should be picked often here is a picture of two horses hoofs is the clean one better looking? ya it is. there is also a picture that shows horse hoof parts.

This weeks pony/horse breed is. . .

Pampa!







the pampa horse breed is mostly the color piebald. it is from Brazil. it is extremely obedient and can be used for most things. it stands 1.45 meters high at wither.

this is me and my best friend!

horse games!

1. horsegames.com
2. horse-games.org
3. horseland.com
4. clubponypals.com


enjoy!

This weeks pony/horse breed is. . .

facts about my favorite horse breeds: Altai pony
1. The Altai pony breed takes their name from the Altai Mountains

2. This is one of the oldest native breeds

description:
has a short neck and strong back. they stand an averige 3.2-3.3 hands at wither. coat colors
are Appaloosa, bay, black,Grey or chestnut.

history:in the Mountains where this pony lived had harsh and cold climates.They are also surefooted over steep mountain trails.

i know its sort of boring but i made it so i love it!

barbaro

have you heard of Barbaro? everyone thought him to be the next triple crown winner, on his last race he broke early from the gate and in the middle of the race he broke down.his jockey pulled him up as fast as he could, even though the race was still raging on every ones eyes remained on Barbaro. he battled for his life for a long time.until he finally lost the battle and had to be put down. we love you, Barbaro!