Your First Foal: Horse Breeding for BeginnersKarin Kattwinkel
The Arabian horse breed goes back thousands of years. The horse's striking beauty and even temperament have made them a popular breeding horse throughout the ages. The Arabian horse is known for distinctive features, such as a unique head shape and big, prominent eyes. Arabians have contribute...
Gelding: A gelding is a male horse who cannot reproduce because he has been gelded, a surgical procedure that removes the testicles and prevents unwanted breeding. If you look underneath an adult horse and see a penis but no testes, you are most likely looking at a gelding. Rarely a st...
If you don’t know this yet, selective horse breeding was always a very expensive but lucrative business. The most expensive horse breeds are known for their intelligence, temperament, and appearance. Prices vary from one breed to the next, but even within their own breed, you can find large...
Learning how to bridle a horse is a crucial skill for any horse enthusiast. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced equestrian, understanding the nuances of this process can enhance… Read full article BlogBreedingDisciplinesThe HorseThe RiderUncategorized ...
Grade horse—a horse of no particular breeding—is the fancy term for the mutts of the horse world. They differ from crossbreeds because crosses are the result of knownpedigreed horsesthat are intentionally bred. Grade horses may not have a distinguished pedigree, but they can be just as vers...
Healthy Breeding a Mare: A 13-Step Guide for Equine Lovers June 16, 2024 Breeding a mare is a significant commitment that requires thorough preparation, knowledge, and care. The process involves numerous steps to ensure the health and well-being of both the mare and the foal. Whether you ar...
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1.Germany Leads in Westphalian Horse Breeding The second largest breeding program in Germany is for the Westphalian horse, after the Hanoverian. Unfortunately, it is tough to know how many Westphalian horses reside in the United States and other parts of the world. Some breeders try to pass of...
Tip for breeding very large or small horses: Try to avoid inbreeding and keep genetic variation high. Even a horse that is not your very largest/smallest may have some of the genes you want. Sizes were added in version 1.5.0, available for MC 1.15 and up. If for whatever reason you ...