A breed of strength, loyalty, and grace, the Marwari horse is known for its beauty and unique ears, but did you know these interesting facts about this rare breed? The…
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Horses are amazing creatures. They are majestic, heart-warming, and, just like shoes, horses come in many colors. Horse coat colors are dependent upon genetics, just as our hair and eye…
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Small But Mighty – The 5 Smallest Horse Breeds In The World
by ihearthorsesby ihearthorsesThe great thing about horses is that they come in all different colors and sizes – there’s a horse for everyone. Smaller horses may not be big enough to ride,…
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Need for Speed – The 4 Fastest Horse Breeds in the World
by ihearthorsesby ihearthorsesWhen we think of the horse, it’s no doubt one of the first things we think of is them galloping through an open field with the wind blowing through their…
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You might be able to fall in love with anything with hooves, a mane, and a swishy tail, but you have to admit, there are certain horse breeds that get…
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For an equine enthusiast, there are horse terms that we say that can really have others scratching their heads if they’re not familiar with the equine world. I’m sure you…
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8 Human Foods You Can Share With Your Horse
by Modi Ramosby Modi RamosJust as the old saying goes, sharing is caring. And who better to share with than our favorite equine! As we all know, there are basic foods that you can…
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13 Horse Superstitions Perfect For Friday The 13th
by ihearthorsesby ihearthorsesIt’s Friday the 13th! That makes this the perfect time to talk about superstitions. In the past, there were plenty of things in the world that hadn’t been explained by…
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Research Finds That Horses Make Strikingly Similar Facial Expressions To Humans
by ihearthorsesby ihearthorsesScientists have isolated 27 discrete facial movements humans use to communicate, the most of any animal. Recent research conducted by the University of Sussex has found that horses use an impressive 17 distinct…
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Last year Nancy Elwood was checking on the animals in her stable when she noticed a peculiar sight. One of her chickens was perched atop her horse, Rocky’s head! The…
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10 Facts That Prove William Shatner Is A Total Horse Fanatic
by ihearthorsesby ihearthorsesWilliam Shatner is best known for his roles as Captain Kirk in the original Star Trek and Denny Crane in Boston Legal. The 86-year-old actor also makes some pretty funny…
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6 Things You Didn’t Know About The Rare Skyrian Horse
by ihearthorsesby ihearthorsesThe Skyrian horse is one of Europe’s oldest breeds, existing almost exclusively on the Greek Island of Skyros for 2,000 years. Up until World War II, they numbered in the…
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7 Important Things You Should Know About Horse Teeth
by ihearthorsesby ihearthorsesYou may know that your vet needs to periodically “float” your horse’s teeth, but do you know what that entails and why it’s important? What other dental problems are horses…
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How The 2017 Kentucky Derby Thoroughbreds Got Their Names
by ihearthorsesby ihearthorsesEarlier this week we featured a story on the strict and strange rules involved in naming a thoroughbred racehorse. Now that the 2017 Kentucky Derby is less than 24 hours…
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Kentucky Derby History, Traditions & Champions
by ihearthorsesby ihearthorsesOn Saturday, May 6, 2017 the 143rd Kentucky Derby race will enter the history books. With such a long legacy, there is quite a bit to know about this cherished…
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It’s All In The Name: 5 Rules For Naming Racehorses
by ihearthorsesby ihearthorsesPractical Joker, Irap, Always Dreaming–these are only a few of the thoroughbred racehorses preparing to compete in the 2017 Kentucky Derby. They’re the best of the best, and some of…
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8 Things You Should Know About Horse Cloning
by ihearthorsesby ihearthorsesDid you know there are several hundred horse clones around the world eating, breeding, and even competing? Cloning isn’t science fiction any more. It’s here, and horse associations and federations…
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8 Things You Didn’t Know About The Appaloosa
by ihearthorsesby ihearthorsesAppaloosas are known for their beautiful spots, but there is so much more to this gorgeous horse. You might already know that the Appaloosa is a distinctly American breed developed…
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An Inside Look At “The Most Handsome Horse In The World”
by ihearthorsesby ihearthorsesWhether you know it or not, you’ve probably seen pictures of the Friesian stallion Frederik the Great. He’s been named by multiple sources as “The Most Handsome Horse in the World.”…
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11 Different Riding Styles For Your Horse
by ihearthorsesby ihearthorsesYou probably know that horseback riding is generally split between Western riding and English riding, with the saddle itself being the biggest difference between the two. But how many other…
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Draft horses were originally bred primarily to work on farms to pull plows and other heavy loads. Between World War I and World War II, tractors became the preferred tool…
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We love horses for their beauty, personality and the way they make our world a better place. Think you know everything about horses? Well, did you know that a horse’s…
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The Morgan horse is one of the most elegant and versatile breeds. From roping to dressage and every sport in between, Morgans can be found competing. They are known for…
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8 Things You May Not Have Known About Arabian Horses
by ihearthorsesby ihearthorsesThe Arabian horse is one of the most well-known horses in the World. Their dished faces, high tail set, and graceful carriage has made them frequent subjects of the arts.…
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We see them every Super Bowl and Rose Parade in Pasadena, California. For some, Clydesdales are synonymous with Budweiser, and that’s about it. But there is a lot more to…
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6 Things You Didn’t Know About The Belgian Draft Horse
by ihearthorsesby ihearthorsesGrowing up, the draft horses were always a favorite of mine. I loved that they were so huge, and yet so gentle. The Belgian Draft Horse is no exception, with…
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Debating whether you should buy yourself a horse that you’ve been looking at? We’ve all been there, and sometimes it just takes a little enabling to seal the deal. Here…
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Have you ever been told that horseback riding isn’t a sport? Nonsense. Here are seven great reasons why horseback riding IS a sport. 1. We Have Teammates In riding, our…