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Digital Edition 2014
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DEDICATION
This book is dedicated to little children and those who love the beauty and
gentleness of horses.
INTRODUCTION TO HORSES
“Horses are God’s gift to man.” –Arab Proverb
A typical day for horses
Horses (Equus ferus caballus) are among the finest animals in the planet.
Finding out a handful of information about them is an advantage.
Eventually, you may consider welcoming a horse of your own into your
family. When that day comes, you would have less to worry about and you
can immediately begin caring for your new companion.
There are some people who consider caring for horses a hobby.
AMERICAN PAINT HORSES
It’s easy to take care of American Paint horses even as foals. As they love to
please their owners, they are often behaved.
Alternative Name/s: Paints
1. They have higher risks of developing lethal genetic illnesses including
herda and hypp.
2. Paints are descendants of thoroughbreds and spotted quarter horses.
3. A versatile breed, they make wonderful trail riding horses. They are also
used for rodeo barrel racing and calf roping.
4. They became popular after they were discriminated for their spots and for
not having a solid color.
5. They come in shades ranging from black, bay, and white with mixes of
brown.
6. They are classified according to the patterns of their coats and could
belong to overo, solid, tobiano, or tovero.
AMERICAN QUARTER HORSES
American Quarter Horses have small well-muscled bodies.
Alternative Name/s: Quarter Horses
7. Their adaptability has attracted breeders in urban communities. It is no
secret that they are behind the wealth of many owners.
8. They have powerful hindquarters.
9. Their name could be traced to their kind winning American races in
quarter-mile distances.
10. Amateur riders can learn better on them as they have mild temperaments
and can be trained to walk slowly.
11. Having a record of excellence for sprints of short distances, they are the
fastest of their kind. This is why they are the most famous breed found in
racetracks.
AMERICAN SADDLEBACK HORSES
Equestrians consider American Saddleback horses as spirited and gentle
animals. For this reason, they are thought to be the best kind for horseback
riding.
Alternative Name/s: American Saddles, Saddlebred, Saddle Horses
12. According to officials of showing events, their distinguishing features
are their high steps with exaggerated action.
13. They have a hereditary predisposition to respiratory issues and lordosis.
14. Having played a prominent role in US horse show industries, they are
also known as the “peacocks of the horse world”.
15. They have satin coats of brown.
16. Their swiftness makes them suitable for cutting, fox hunting, and
roping.
17. Due to their bravery, they are the breed favored by the military.
18. They are respected and people think twice before making them subjects
of cruelty.
19. They have swan-like necks allowing their gracefulness to show when
they move.
ANDALUSIAN HORSES
Alternative Name/s: Pure Spanish Horse
20. Since the 15th century, they have been recognized as an individual
breed. They have long, thick manes and their common coat colors are white
and gray.
21. They are famous for their strength and are fed grains to have energy.
The more grains there are in their system, the more the amount of work they
can be assigned to do.
22. They are loyal and would always stay with their original owners. For
this reason, they are chosen to be kept by families.
APPALOOSAS
Appaloosas are beautiful horses famous for their leopard coats.
Alternative Name/s: Palouse Horses
23. It was the Nec Perce Indians who originally bred them. They were
named after the Palouse River located in the Pacific Northwest.
24. They are prone to develop congenital stationary night blindness and
other eye-related illnesses.
25. They almost became extinct and due to the threat, they caught the
attention of breeders that they are now the most numerous horses in the
world.
26. After they have been featured in a Walt Disney series called “Run,
Appaloosa, Run!,” they became popular among celebrities.
27. They have kinds called snowflakes – appaloosas with white spots on
dark bodies.
28. Their breed registry is the 3rd largest in the world.
