Pets Articles
241: Horse Breeds: Danube, Dartmoor Pony, Deliboz, Djerma, Dole Horse, Dongola, Dulmen Pony, Dutch Draft Horse
*DANUBE*
Developed in Bulgaria, the Danube is typically used as a draft horse or a light riding horse Originating during the Pleven and Nonius crossing in 1920, the Danube is a cross between the Thoroughbred and Russian Trotter
242: Horse Breeds: Dutch Warmblood, East Bulgarian, Egyptian, Eriskay Pony, Estonian Native
*DUTCH WARMBLOOD*
A warmblooded sport horse, the Dutch Warmblood is typically used for recreational and competitive purposes, such as driving, three day events, jumping, and dressage The Dutch Warmblood is the direct descendent of the Groningen and the Gelderlander
243: Horse Breeds: Exmoor Pony, Faeroes Pony, Falabella, Fell Pony, Finnhorse
*EXMOOR PONY*
In southwestern England, the Exmoor Pony are descendants of horses that walked along the land of Britain before it was an island The oldest native pony breed, the Exmoor pony is evidenced to exist over 60,000 years
244: Horse Breeds: Fleuve, Fouta, Frederiksborg, French Saddlebred, French Trotter, Friesian, Galiceno
*FLEUVE*
The Fleuve is a horse breed from Senegal, Africa It was developed from the crossing of a Barb with a local breed of pony
245: Horse Breeds: Galician Pony, Gelderlander, Gidran, Golden American Saddlebred, Gotland
*GALICIAN PONY*
Found in northwest Spain, The Galician Pony is home in a region that features many mountains and a wet climate The breed is used for the production of meat and for riding
246: Horse Breeds: Groningen, Guangxi, Hackney, Haflinger, Hanoverian, Hequ, Highland Pony
*GRONINGEN*
Originating in the Netherlands in the 1800's, the groningen breed came from Oldenburg horses that were bred to local draft breeds In the 1970's, the Groningen breed was almost completely overtaken by the Dutch Warmblood breed
247: Horse Breeds: Hokkaido, Holsteiner, Hucul, Hungarian Warmblood
*HOKKAIDO*
In Japan, the Hokkaido breed is called "Do-san-ko" as a term of endearment Hokkaido ponies are an old breed, thought to have been brought by fishermen to Hokkaido during the Edo era (1600 to 1867)
248: Horse Breeds: Icelandic, Iomud, Irish Draught, Jinzhou, Jutland
*ICELANDIC*
A decendant of horses brought to Iceland by settlers over 11 centuries ago, the Icelandic horse is rather small although not considered light in build The horse lacks elegance but is a versatile horse for riding and is strong, with a desire to work
249: Horse Breeds: Kabarda, Karabair, Karabakh, Kazakh, Kerry Bog Pony
*KABARDA*
The Kabarda breed is typically used as a saddle horse, with an average hieght of about 150 cm They have a solid, clean build with a moderate mane and thick tail
250: Horse Breeds: Clydesdale Horse, Colorado Rangerbred, Connemara Pony, Criollo, Crioulo, Dales Pony
*CLYDESDALE HORSE*
The Clydesdale Horse, a very large and beautiful breed of horse Founded in a Scotland district and named for the Lankarkshire area, in which flows the River Clyde, this breed was typically used for agricultural work, as well as coal fields and haulage on Glasgow streets
251: What a Deer Eats
TOne of the most revered animals for those who hunt is the whitetail deer These magnificent animals have been around for a long time and still capture the imagination of both the hunter and the artist alike
252: The Unlikely Favorite Animal
The human race has always had a fascination with animals We love them and most of us are no exception
253: The Mascot Of All Mascots
One of the most frightening animals on the planet is the tiger These beasts are massive in size and they are very beautiful also
254: People and Animals
The connection that people and animals share is filled with a history that is rich in warfare and conflict For centuries animals have been used to help kill other humans, soothe stressed out individuals, and help with our transition from life to death
255: The Wide World of Wolf
We humans love our pets We dress them up, take them to doggie day cares, and even carry them around in little suitcases made especially for them
256: Horse Breeds: Abyssinian, Akhal Teke, Albanian, Altai, American Cream Draft
*ABYSSINIAN*
A light horse breed, or pony, the Abyssinian is located in Ethiopia Abyssinian's have a great deal of variety in their sizes and color
257: Horse Breeds: American Creme and White, American Walking Pony, Andalusian, Andravida, Anglo-Kabarda
*AMERICAN CREME AND WHITE*
Also referred to as the American Albino breed, the American Creme and White, is colored true white, with pink skin and dark brown eyes The first was born in 1908, named "Old King", in Illinois
258: Horse Breeds: Appaloosa, AraAppaloosa, Arabian, Ardennes, Argentine Criollo, Asturian
*APPALOOSA*
Easily recognized from the spots and splashes of colors over their coats, the Appaloosa breed are unique and beautiful from the inside out Appaloosa's are extremely versatile, and have set records in speed on race racks, earned high honors in dressage, games, roping, endurance, jumping and reining- and even make wonderful family horses due to their gentleness
259: Horse Breeds: Australian Brumby, Australian Stock Horse, Azteca, Balearic
*AUSTRALIAN BRUMBY*
When horses were sent to Australia, beginning in 1788, only the fittest of horses survived the conditions The first horses in Australia were used for farm work, and helped open up the pastoral land
260: Horse Breeds: Baluchi, Ban-ei, Banker, Barb, Bashkir, Bashkir Curly
*BALUCHI*
Found in areas of Multan, Dera Ghazi Khan, Sind, Muzaffargarh, Bahawalpur, and Baluchistan, the Baluchi Horse, is typically put to use for tonga pulling, tent pegging, and riding for pleasure
Characteristics include a gray, chestnut, or bay color, along with strong, fine legs and touching pointed ear tips, as well as a long neck and fine heard
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