Horses

Scientific Name Equus ferus caballus Common Name Australian Stock Horse Care Level Intermediate Lifespan 25-30 years Adult Size 14 to 16.2 hands high Diet Herbivore (grasses) Origin Australia Temperament Intelligent, agile, hardy History & Domestication The Australian Stock Horse, often referred to as “The breed for every need”, boasts a rich history deeply intertwined with Australia’s heritage. The breed’s development […]

Scientific Name Equus ferus caballus Common Name Marwari Horse Care Level Intermediate Lifespan 25-30 years Adult Size 15-16 hands high Diet Herbivore (hay, grains, grasses) Origin Marwar region, India Temperament Loyal, Brave, Spirited History & Domestication The Marwari Horse, a direct descendant of native Indian ponies crossbred with Arabian horses, has a lineage deeply intertwined with the history of India, […]

Scientific Name Equus ferus caballus Common Name Caspian Horse Care Level Intermediate Lifespan 20-30 years Adult Size 9-12 hands high Diet Herbivore (hay, grains, grasses) Origin Northern Iran Temperament Intelligent, Energetic, Friendly History & Domestication The Caspian Horse, one of the oldest horse breeds in the world, boasts a fascinating and ancient lineage. Archaeological evidence suggests that this breed existed […]

Scientific Name Equus ferus caballus Common Name Fjord Horse Care Level Intermediate Lifespan 25-30 years Adult Size 13.2 to 14.2 hands high Diet Herbivore (hay, grains, grasses) Origin Norway Temperament Gentle, Alert, Reliable History & Domestication The Fjord Horse is an ancient breed, tracing its lineage back to the mountainous regions of Western Norway. Archaeological excavations have uncovered evidence suggesting […]

Scientific Name Equus ferus caballus Common Name Gypsy Vanner Horse Care Level Intermediate Lifespan 20-25 years Adult Size 13 to 16 hands high Diet Herbivore (hay, grains, grasses) Origin United Kingdom (British Isles) Temperament Gentle, Docile, Friendly History & Domestication Originating from the British Isles, the Gypsy Vanner Horse, sometimes referred to as the Gypsy Cob or Tinker Horse, holds […]

Scientific Name Equus ferus caballus Common Name Mustang Care Level Intermediate to Advanced Lifespan 25-30 years Adult Size 14 to 15 hands high Diet Herbivore (grasses) Origin North America Temperament Independent, Spirited History & Domestication Mustangs are the epitome of wild freedom and the living history of the American West. These free-roaming horses are descendants of Spanish horses brought to […]

Scientific Name Equus ferus caballus Common Name Criollo Horse Care Level Intermediate Lifespan 20-30 years Adult Size 14 to 15 hands high Diet Herbivore (grasses) Origin South America Temperament Hardy, Resilient, Calm History & Domestication The Criollo horse, native to South America, has a history deeply intertwined with the conquest and colonization of the continent. As Spanish conquistadors arrived in […]

Scientific Name Equus ferus caballus Common Name Camargue Horse Care Level Intermediate Lifespan 20-25 years Adult Size 13 to 14 hands high Diet Herbivore (grasses) Origin Camargue region, France Temperament Calm, Agile, Hardy History & Domestication The Camargue Horse is an ancient breed that hails from the marshes of the Camargue region in the south of France. Their lineage can […]

Scientific Name Equus ferus caballus Common Name Percheron Care Level Intermediate to Advanced Lifespan 20-25 years Adult Size 15 to 19 hands high Diet Herbivore (grasses) Origin Perche region, France Temperament Calm, Intelligent, Willing History & Domestication The Percheron’s story begins in the Perche valley of western France, from which it gets its name. Steeped in lore and ancient tales, […]