Horse Breeds Online Blog

Do you have great horse stories, advice, or just love to write?

Elaine — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 05:14:41 +0000

I am looking for writers and bloggers to post regularly (the more the better!) on each of our blog sites and forum. Some of our sites include:

worldhorseforum.com
horseridinglessonsblog.com
horsecomedy.com
dressagenewsblog.com
eventingnewsblog.com
showjumpingnews.com
hunterandjumpersblog.com
floridahorseshowsblog.com
horsebreedsonlineblog.com
horsedatingsceneblog.com
horsesinthenews.com

We have many other sites that have guest writers and we need different writers and bloggers to be creative no matter what your interest is in horses….we want you! We have big plans and we need people who are passionate about horses and want to get in early.
I am looking for people who will write with personality, humor and provide interesting personal stories, advice, reporting on events both locally and internationally, photos and most importantly building a relationship and evoking responses from readers. Originality is of the upmost importance, no cutting and pasting other people’s work, it must be your own work.
If you are interested please email me at cheryle@bobblesolutions.com to discuss it further.

Elaine — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 21:49:37 +0000

With one of the richest histories in the horse-breeding world, Appaloosa horses are one of the most famous of the horse breeds. Appaloosas are distinguished by their spotted coat patterns, striped hooves, mottled skin and white film around the eye. Appaloosas can have brown, blue or hazel eyes. Sometimes they will have eyes of different colors. However, some “N” registered Appaloosas do not display all of the typical traits and may appear to be “solid” (without spots, visible coat pattern or other characteristics generally associated with the breed.)

Marwari: Warrior Mount of the Rathari

Elaine — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 17:25:46 +0000

Hailing from the Marwar region in Rajasthan, India; this breed of intelligent and beautiful horses were originally prized as mounts for Rathari rulers due to their great stamina, loyalty, and bravery in battle.

The Marwari breed has a characteristically refined head with wide-spread eyes and a straight profile. However, the most striking feature of the Marwari is their heart-shaped ears, which curl inward and almost appear to meet tip to tip. Other distinguishing features are the well-defined withers, strong yet short back, and high-set tail. Of course, there is also their formidable reputation as a horse with high endurance.

It is that trait, along with their hard hooves and quick speed, that has made the Marwari what it is today. Extremely prized amongst breeders, the Marwari can be found in various shows, sporting events, and as the mounts for police officers and the military. Also, these horses are featured in many Bollywood films due to their beauty, intelligence, and popularity.

Suffolk Punch: The Legacy of a Great Horse

Elaine — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 18:41:19 +0000

With an average height of 16 hands (about 5.3 feet), and weighing in around 2,000 pounds; this horse is a favorite amongst those that breed draft horses. Thought to be descended from the “Great Horse” brought to England by William the Conqueror, these horses were prized by peasants who used them in farm work. In Suffolk, the ground is made up of a heavy clay soil, and the Suffolk Punch was perfect for plowing these fields because of their inherent power, stamina, and longevity.

If you ever wonder if the chestnut (chesnut as it would appear on the papers) horse in front of you is a Suffolk Punch, there are a few characteristics which stand out. Suffolk Punches have a powerful arching neck, strong upright shoulders, a short strong back, wide hipbones, and a high tail. The legs will appear short, whih is part of the reason they have so much power as a draft horse.

Special thanks Ev for inquiring about this remarkable breed.

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Elaine — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

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