The American Bashkir Curly Horse is a hardy breed with a wide variety of curly coat types that range from a crushed velvet effect to a perfect Marcel wave; or from extremely tight ringlets to long spiral curls; or to no apparent curl at all...

What has stripes on its legs and an upright mane like a zebra The answer is the Norwegian Fjord Horse, (pronounced "fee-yord" but compressed to a quickly spoken "fyord"), a short but very strong breed of horse from the mountainous regions of western Norway that is also known as "Vestlandshesten" (the horse of the western country)...

A donkey is a long-eared equine that looks similar to a horse, shares the genus Equus with the horse, but is a completely different species...

The Dutch Warmblood is a breed of horse developed as a competitive and recreational horse for the major international equestrian disciplines of dressage, jumping, three-day eventing and driving for which it has gained world-wide recognition...

Justin Morgan was a teacher, composer, businessman, and horseman who acquired a small rough-coated bay colt of relatively unknown lineage who was born in 1789 and named him Figure...

The Friesian Horse, one of Europe's oldest domesticated breeds, originated in Friesland, a province of The Netherlands...

The Andalusian horse is one of the oldest pure horse breeds in the world It has been highly regarded since the Middle Ages and reigned for several centuries as the embodiment of perfection, but Spanish horses have always been esteemed for their quality and appearance since Roman times...

The name "Appaloosa" came from the settlers in the Pacific Northwest Palouse region in the 1700’s They began calling the spotted horses "palouse horses", possibly after the Palouse River, which ran through the heart of Nez Perce country, or possibly after the Palus Indian tribe which was also in the area...

Ponies are usually classified as equines that are shorter than 142 hands...

The Thoroughbred is also known as the Thoroughbred Racehorse even though that is not their only use While they have historically been bred for racing, their 16 to 17...

The Quarter Horse is known as the All-American horse and as the world’s most versatile horse Not only is it the most popular breed in the United States, but it is possibly the oldest horse breed in the US...

Almost all horse injuries and illnesses (excluding sports injuries and mistreatment) are due to a small number of mistakes in the way horses are kept and treated...

Cushing's disease occurs in various animals (eg...

Horses are one of the first pet animals that are domesticated by man Foremost domestication of the horses was dated way back between 3000 and 4000 BC...

Curly horses are horses which have a certain gene, inherited from their parents, which makes their hair curly...

If you are intending to buy a horse at auction, you need to be able to tell the quality horses from the problem horses...

Although some horses (like some people) have the good fortune to die peacefully in their sleep of old age, most horses will eventually reach a stage (due to severe injury, disease or incapacity) where the most humane action is to put them down...

Those who own hoses know how wonderful these animals are to have as a companion They are smart, sensitive, and fun to be around...

The food which we feed to horses needs to meet seven fundamental requirements: - Energy It needs to provide sufficient energy (calories) to meet the requirements of the horse...

Pony rides are a popular activity on camping holidays France offers a number of opportunities to explore the countryside from the saddle and many areas have a longstanding cultural connection to horses...

Some people are allergic to horses Depending on the type of allergy, this can result in various symptoms: - Itchy eyes, nose or skin - Hives or rashes - Watery eyes - Sneezing or coughing - Difficulty breathing - Asthma attacks When first being exposed to horses, one should carefully check if one has an allergic reaction...

Clydesdales are a breed of heavy draft horse that originated in Scotland from native farm horses during the eighteenth century and has since evolved into one of the most recognizable breeds throughout the world...

The earliest horses to occupy the Northern Plains were Indian horses that were also known as buffalo horses...

During the Menorca holiday season the towns come alive with the fiestas The Spanish passion for horses is brought to life enliven with celebrations of music, costume and jubilation, a spectacle that you should not miss on your Menorca holidays...

The Outsider edge: Here’s an interesting theory that you may want to consider when browsing through the race cards looking for that ever-elusive winner...

Do you have one of those friends who always seems to do well betting on the horses, but keeps tight-lipped about how they manage to do so well...

When a person is involved in matters concerning money, one is clearly more cautious and protective of themselves and the environment they are in...

Horse racing is an equestrian sport that has been popular throughout the centuries Horse racing is one of the most attended and most enjoyed sports events in the world...

You may recall that in the first article in this series, I discussed how important value is when betting on horse racing...

In recent years, there have certainly been many new developments that anyone who seriously likes betting on horse racing should take note of...