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Saddlebred: History Saddlebred Breed The America Horse was first mentioned in official government correspondence in 1776. It has been written that Paul Revere’s mount for his famous ride was a Narraganset Pacer, a breed which was important in the development of the Saddlebred. Also, in the Revolutionary War, American cavalry decisively defeated . . . → Read More: Horse Breeds Part 6 Mustang Also Known As: American feral horse, BLM (Bureau of Land Management) horse, Range horse Mustang Breed The Mustang is a feral horse found now in the western United States. The name Mustang comes from the Spanish word mesteño or monstenco meaning wild or stray. Originally these were Spanish horses or their descendants . . . → Read More: Horse Breeds Part 5 Lipizzan: Lipizzan Breed The Lipizzan (or the Lipizzaner as it may sometimes be called) trace their history back to the early 1560′s when the finest Arab blood was introduced and fused with the local athletic Spanish horses during the Moorish occupation of Spain. Interest in the art of classical riding revived during the . . . → Read More: Horse Breeds Part 4 Clydesdale: Characteristics and Origin of the Clydesdale Horse Clydesdale Breed The Clydesdale is a breed of heavy draft horse developed in and deriving its name from the district in Scotland where it was founded. Its type was evolved by the farmers of Lanarkshire, through which the River Clyde flows. The old name for . . . → Read More: Horse Breeds Part 3 Barb Horses: Barb Breed The Barb is a light riding horse which originated in the Maghreb region of northern Africa. There are several varieties including Algerian, Moroccan and Tunisian. This is the foundation breed of the West African Barb and the Spanish Barb which was developed in the United States. . . . → Read More: Horse Breeds Part 2 Akhal Teke: Akhal Teke breed The Akhal-Teke is a horse from Turkmen, in the southern region of the modern country of Turkmenistan. These horses have been renowned as cavalry mounts and racehorses for some 3,000 years. The Akhal-Teke has superb natural gaits, and is the outstanding sporting horse from this area. The Akhal-Teke . . . → Read More: Horse Breeds Part 1 |
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