Today’s Horse Facts: The Spanish Jennet

23 Feb 2012 Leave a Comment

by Marsha Hubler in Horse Facts About Breeds, Just Horse Facts Chat, Riding Horse Facts Tags: , , ,

Today’s Horse Facts: The Spanish Jennet

Old Painting of a Spanish Jennet

 

All right, be honest with me. Have you ever heard of the breed of horse called the Spanish Jennet? Really? I think I had years ago but then I forgot all about this breed. That might be because I haven’t been around horses for a long time, and I kind of lost interest in reading about them or learning about them. And I have never seen a Spanish Jennet in person either.

But since I’ve started this blog, I’ve learned so much about some breeds that I already knew about or I’ve learned about breeds that I never knew existed. It’s so exciting to see pictures of the different breeds and compare their colors, sizes, confirmations, and their histories.

So if you’re ready to learn about the Spanish Jennet, let’s take a ride past a farm where the owners raise some of this magnificent breed.

Here we go with our ten true/false questions:

  1. The Spanish Jennet is descended from ancient Spanish horses that can be traced back through many centuries to the horses of the Steppes of ancient Asia.
  2. This breed is four-gaited.
  3. The breed is a powerful, muscular horse.
  4. A registered Spanish Jennet horse must be at least 15 hands.
  5. This breed of horse can be any color.
  6. This “fancy” delicate horse is used mostly for parades and reining classes in shows.
  7. There are two divisions in the Spanish Jennet Horse Society: Pintado and Atigrado.
  8. The Spanish Jennet is also known as “the horse of the Middle Ages.”
  9. This breed generally has an energetic but docile (quiet) temperament.
  10. Pinto patterned gaited Paso Finos and appaloosa colored gaited Paso Finos are really what we now call Spanish Jennets.

Spanish Jennet Roan Mare

Answers:

  1. T
  2. T
  3. F  They have a “refined” appearance similar to an Arabian.
  4. F  They are typically between 13.2 and 15.2 hands.
  5. F  They cannot have a grey coat and are typically pinto or appaloosa, but there can be “solid-colored progeny in both the Pintado and Atigrado portions of the registry.” (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spanish_Jennet_Horse )
  6. F  This breed is excellent for trail riding, endurance riding, cattle herding, and it is shown in all classes at horse shows.
  7. T
  8. T
  9. T
  10. T

Did you get at least seven questions correct? If you did, then you definitely know what Spanish Jennets are. Aren’t they beautiful? Have you ever ridden one? I haven’t but I sure would like to. I’d just be thrilled to be able to pet one, but I have no idea where I’d have to go in central Pennsylvaniato see a Spanish Jennet. I guess I’ll just have to admire their photos on the Internet and in books.

If you want to learn more about this special breed, check out more information at these websites:

http://www.spanishjennet.org/history.shtml

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spanish_Jennet_Horse

Next time we’ll take a ride on an Icelandic Horse.

Happy riding!

Marsha

www.marshahubler.com

Today’s Horse Facts: The Paso Fino

09 Feb 2012 Leave a Comment

by Marsha Hubler in Horse Facts About Breeds, Just Horse Facts Chat Tags: , ,

Today’s Horse Facts: The Paso Fino

 

Paso Fino in a Show

What kind of horse do you think catches anyone’s eye in a parade? Is it the one with a long wavy mane and tail that prances with a high step? Most likely, the horse you are thinking of is a Paso Fino. This absolutely beautiful breed comes from …. Well, let’s not get ahead of ourselves. Let’s find out exactly how much you know about the Paso Fino horse. Here we go with our ten true/false questions:

  1. The words Paso Fino mean “fine step.”
  2. Paso Finos originated in Canada.
  3. They are a cross breed between Andalusians and Arabians.
  4. Paso Finos are smooth to ride because they are four gaited and have a smooth amble.
  5. This breed basically comes in solid colors.
  6. They are all large, muscular horses able to carry heavy riders.
  7. The most refined, short, high-stepping gait in which the horse prances is called a “classic fino.”
  8. They gained popularity in the USA in the 1950s and 1960s.
  9. The first Paso Finos came to America from Puerto Rico when they were imported by Olympian riders.
  10. Paso Finos are used mostly for English riding competition and parades.

Gorgeous Paso Fino Stallion

Answers:

  1. T
  2. F   They originated with the Spanish Conquistadors who settled in Puerto Rico and Central and South America
  3. F  They are a cross between Andalusians and Spanish Jennets.
  4. T
  5. F  They can be any color or combination of colors.
  6. F  They come in different sizes but they are all built sturdy enough to carry heavy riders long distances.
  7. T
  8. T
  9. F   They were brought to the USA from Puerto Rico by men in the armed services.
  10. F   They are worked in all kinds of classes in English and Western, and they make great trail horses.

Well, how did you do today? Do you know your Paso Finos? And did you even know there was a breed named the Spanish Jennet? If you want to learn more about the Paso Fino, check out more information at these websites:

http://www.usef.org/_IFrames/breedsdisciplines/breeds/pasofino/pasofino.aspx

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paso_Fino

http://www.pfha.org/

 

Next time we’ll take a ride on a Spanish Jennet (since you asked).

Happy riding!

Marsha

Today’s Horse Facts: The Palomino

26 Jan 2012 Leave a Comment

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Today’s Horse Facts: The Palomino

A Chocolate Palomino

 

If you’re a horse lover as I am, I’m sure you know that the word “palomino” can represent a color as well as a breed. There are various shades of the palomino color, my favorite being the chocolate palomino. My mouth waters when I see a rich liver colored horse with a white mane and tail, and maybe four white socks. Wow! What a beauty!

So for this blog, we’re going to concentrate on the Golden Palomino breed. How well do you know this gorgeous colored horse? Let’s take our T/F quiz and see how well you do know this horse.

Questions:

  1. The breed dates back to the late 1400′s.
  2. It is believed that Palominos got their start in the New World when Queen Isabella (1451-1504) first sent a stud and five mares to her viceroy in what is now Florida.
  3. The Palomino Horse Breeders of America (PHBA), based in Tulsa, OK, was formed in 1941 to preserve the integrity of the breed.
  4. There are only 10,000 Palominos and Palomino owners in America.
  5. A registered Palomino doesn’t have to have a white mane and tail.
  6. He can have white socks but they can’t extend above the knees.
  7. An almost white Palomino color is called a cremello.
  8. Palominos are used mostly just for trail riding and parades.
  9. You can double register a Palomino with certain other breed registries, such as Quarter Horse or Morgan, as long as the color follows the guidelines.
  10. Palominos are known for their yearly appearance in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade every November in New York City.

Answers:

  1. T
  2. F   They were sent to a viceroy who lived in New Spain, which is now Mexico.
  3. T
  4. F   There are at least 88,000 Palomino horses and owners for which the PHBA keeps records.
  5. F   A registered Palomino must have a white mane and tail.
  6. T
  7. T  It can also be called an Isabella.
  8. F  They can be shown in all different classes, work on ranches, and perform in rodeos.
  9. T
  10. F   They always are one of the star attractions of the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California, every New Year’s Day.

A while back I had the privilege of owning a registered Palomino Quarter Horse for a few years. His name was Coke, and he was one of the most well-built horses I ever owned. He was about 15 hands high and stocky with a rump as round as a barrel. He was a sweet horse with a good nature about him and a nice golden color, and I enjoyed riding him very much. Other than my favorite horse of all times, Rex, I would have to say that Coke was my second favorite horse. He was a gentleman and a beauty all wrapped up into one Palomino package.

My Palomino Coke

Many of you horse lovers are so young, you might not know who Trigger was. He was the gorgeous, well-trained horse of Roy Rogers, a cowboy movie star who made over 100 movies and TV shows in the 30s, 40s, and 50s. Trigger was so beloved by Roy, that when Trigger died, Roy had him stuffed and mounted. For years, Trigger stood as part of the Roy Rogers’ Museum in Branson, Missouri, until the museum closed (just recently). The mounted horse was recently purchased at the Christies Auction by RFD-TV in Omaha, Nebraska, for $266,000. It’s a fair statement to say that Trigger was, and still is, the most famous Golden Palomino who ever lived. Trigger, you were special and we miss you.

Roy Rogers' Famous Trigger

For more information go to:

http://www.palominohba.com/

http://www.horses-and-horse-information.com/articles/palomino-horse.shtml

http://www.answers.com/topic/isabella-of-castile

Next time, we’ll have a look at the stupendous Paso Fino.

Happy riding!

Marsha

www.marshahubler.com

 

Today’s Horse Facts: The Shetland Pony

12 Jan 2012 1 Comment

by Marsha Hubler in Horse Facts About Breeds, Just Horse Facts Chat, Pulling Horse Facts, Riding Horse Facts Tags: , , ,

Today’s Horse Facts: The Shetland Pony

Beautiful Shetland Pony

 

If you started riding horses when you were a wee little tyke, then you might have started your equine career on the back of a Shetland Pony.  But do you know what distinguishes this breed from other pony breeds? What’s so different about them? They are cute but they have some unique characteristics that sometimes might get in the way of your having a good time with them. What about their temperament? Or their size? If you’re a tall or heavy kid, you might not “fit” on a Shetland Pony!

Let’s take our T/F quiz and see how well you know the Shetland Pony breed:

  1. These ponies originated from the Bronze Age in the Shetland Isles, located northeast of the mainland of Scotland.
  2. They were first used to pull carts carrying children of kings, nobles, and wealthy people.
  3. They were known as “pit ponies” in the mines of Britain in the mid-nineteenth century.
  4. The Shetland was brought to America in the late 1700s.
  5. There are different divisions of Shetlands including one called a Classic.
  6. Classics can not be taller than 46 inches (about 10.2 hands) at the withers.
  7. Although the breed has been known for its stubbornness, excellent breeding has refined the Shetland’s personality so that it makes a nice pony for kids.
  8. They can be any color or combination of colors.
  9. The Shetland’s typical look is furry with a big round belly.
  10. In shows, they are only in driving classes.

 Answers:

  1. T
  2. F   They were first used to pull carts carrying peat, other goods, and to plow farmland.
  3. T
  4. F   They came to America in the late 1800s.
  5. T
  6. T
  7. T
  8. F  They cannot be appaloosa.
  9. F   Some divisions are like that, but some have been bred to be sleek and thin, some with arched necks.
  10. F   They enter many classes of driving, halter, and riding competition.

What a Fun Ride!

So, did you know much about this strong little pony who can pull twice his own weight? Have you ever ridden one? Have you ever owned one?

It’s my guess that you’ve ridden a Shetland at fairs or carnivals when you were a real little kid. I remember those times when my parents took me to places like that; the first thing I wanted to do was ride the ponies. And I had quite a few rides on the same one when I was about ten years old. The pony’s name was Sugar, and I loved him dearly. I rode him at a riding academy for an hour on a Sunday afternoon when my mother took me to the Double J Bar Ranch outside of Cressona,PA, once in a while. I rubbed my hands real hard on the pony so that I had his smell on my hands. Then I didn’t wash my hands for the rest of the day.

So I must admit, my first link with any equines at all was with Shetlands, and I’ve loved horses, and their smell, ever since!

Marsha on Sugar

To learn more about the fantastic little Shetlands, go to: http://www.shetlandminiature.com/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shetland_pony

Next time, we’ll have a look at the gorgeous Palomino.

Happy riding!

Marsha

www.marshahubler.com

Today’s Horse Facts: The Welsh Mountain Pony

29 Dec 2011 2 Comments

by Marsha Hubler in Horse Facts About Breeds, Just Horse Facts Chat, Pulling Horse Facts, Riding Horse Facts Tags: , ,

Today’s Horse Facts: The Welsh Mountain Pony

Beautiful Welsh Mt. Stud

 

Horse lover, did you even know there is such a breed as the Welsh Mountain Pony? If so, do you know anything about this special breed from across the pond that not only children but adults love as well? Let’s see how well you do on today’s ten-question T/F quiz. Here we go:

Welsh Mt. Mare and Foal

  1. The Welsh Mountain Pony was bred from Arabians to give it its fine looks.
  2. This pony can only be called a Welsh Mountain Pony if it is shorter than 14 hands.
  3. These ponies are bred only for driving.
  4. They can be any color or any combination of colors.
  5. These ponies were used in coal mines in Great Britain.
  6. The breed is also called the Welsh Cob.
  7. They originated in Wales and Scotland as far back as before the 1600s.
  8. Besides working in the mines, these ponies were first used for farming and timbering.
  9. This pony came to America in the late 1800s.
  10. Its gentle temperament makes it a favorite for children to ride.

 Here are the answers to today’s horse facts quiz. Let’s see how you did:

  1. F   Although there is the distince “look” of the Arabian, which indicates a trace of Arab blood, this breed  had kept its own distinct breed characteristics over the years.
  2. F    It cannot be taller than 12.2 hands high in the U.S.A. and only 12 hands in England.
  3. F    They are bred for riding, jumping, driving, and hunting.
  4. F    They cannot be pinto or appaloosa, but four white socks are very desirable.
  5. T
  6. F   Although the terms have become interchangeable, true breed lovers know there is a distinct difference between W.M. Ponies and Cobs. The breed has four different “sections” of ponies. Cobs must be at least 13.2 hands.
  7. F   They originated in Wales and Great Britain.
  8. T
  9. T
  10. T

So, did you know much about this fantastic little breed? If you study their pictures, you will conclude that they look like miniature Arabians because of their fine features and dish-nose face. Aren’t they gorgeous?

Welsh Mt. Palomino Mare

If you want to learn more about this beautiful little breed, go to http://www.welsh-mountain-ponies.com/mares.htm https://wikimediafoundation.org/w/index.php?     http://welshpony.org/index.php

Next time, we’ll take a ride with the Shetland Pony.

Happy riding!

Marsha

www.marshahubler.com

Today’s Horse Facts: The Friesian

15 Dec 2011 Leave a Comment

by Marsha Hubler in Horse Facts About Breeds, Just Horse Facts Chat Tags: , ,

Today’s Horse Facts: The Friesian

Gorgeous Friesian Stallion

 
Friesians? What in the world are Friesians? Aren’t they the Amish folks who live down the road on route 522?

I wonder how many non-horse admirers even know that there is a gorgeous breed of equines known as Friesians. I am quite sure that you, as a horse lover, know all about Friesians and would probably love to own one. Maybe you do own one. If you do, you are quite fortunate to have a horse from this very special breed.

Let’s see how well you know the Friesian. Here is your ten-question T/F quiz:

  1. The Friesian is a breed that served knights during the Middle Ages.
  2. It’s one of Europe’s oldest breeds, originating in the Netherlands.
  3. The Friesian Horse Assoc. of  N. America was formed in the 1920s.
  4. There are about 15,000 registered Friesians in N. America.
  5. This draft-type horse is used mostly for driving and shown in carriage classes.
  6. A registered Friesian can be black or brown.
  7. Friesians are powerful animals usually 15 to 17 hands tall.
  8. Friesians have “feathered” feet that are not shaven to show.
  9. This breed is sometimes known as Netherlands Blacks.
  10. This breed has a calm, steady, and gentle personality.

 

What a Hunk!

Here are the answers to today’s horse facts quiz. Let’s see how you did:

  1. T
  2. T
  3. F  The Friesian Horse Assoc. of  N. America wasn’t formed until 1984.
  4. F  There are about 8,000 registered Friesians in N. America.
  5. F  Friesians are shown in dressage, driving, saddle seat, western pleasure, and even jumping.
  6. F  Registered Friesians must be black with only a star of white allowed on their forehead.
  7. T
  8. T
  9. F  They are known as Belgian Blacks.
  10. T

How did you do with today’s quiz? Do you know all about Friesians? Have you ever ridden a Friesian? Have you ever owned one? Wow! I’d love to just touch one! I’ve never been close to a Friesian. Aren’t they gorgeous?

To learn more about the breed, visit:

www.friesianhorseshow.com

www.fhana.com

www.friesianhorsesociety.com

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friesian_horse

Next time, we’ll take a ride on a Welsh Mountain Pony.

Happy riding!

Marsha

www.marshahubler.com

P.S. Christmas is right around the corner. If you don’t have all 10 of my horse books, do you think it’s a good time to ask your parents now?

Today’s Horse Facts: The Arabian

01 Dec 2011 Leave a Comment

by Marsha Hubler in Horse Facts About Breeds, Just Horse Facts Chat Tags: , ,

Today’s Horse Facts: The Arabian

Gorgeous Arabian "Grey"

I suppose every horse lover in the world has at one time or another wanted to own an Arabian because of the breed’s pure beauty. Although most greenhorns might think that all Arabians are white, that is not necessarily the case. But is this horse a stout bulldog type horse or is it a small delicate horse? Do you know? How much do you know about the Arabian? Let’s find out.

Here is your ten-question T/F quiz:

1. The Arabian is known as the “China Doll” of the horse kingdom.

2. The Arabian is the world’s oldest and purest of horse breeds.

3. Bible scholars believe that the Arabian was the breed of horse that God placed in the Garden of Eden.

4. Most Arabians are at least 15 hands high.

5. The Arabian has a dish-faced nose.

6. Its ears are erect and point forward.

7. The breed is only solid colors.

8. A purebred Arabian has to have an under layer of black skin under his coat.

9. Because of the underlying black skin, white Arabians are called “greys.”

10. Most Arabians’ nature is calm and well mannered.

Beautiful Arabian Mare and Filly

Here are the answers to today’s horse facts quiz. Let’s see how you did:

1. T      2. T     3. T     4. F Arabians are usually between 14 and 15 hands. 5. T      6. F Their ears point inward.  7. F They can be all colors.   8. T        9. T      10. F The breed is known for its high spiritedness & skittishness.

Have you ever ridden an Arabian? Have you ever owned one? I owned one for a short time. It was a “grey,” and I had him on a trial basis. The first time I tried to ride him, he went about 100 feet from the barn, reared up, and threw me. I never got on him again but sent him right back to the man who tried to sell him to me. It was too bad that the horse didn’t work out because he was a pretty thing with a dark mane and tail. Here I am on the horse right before he threw me.

Me on My Two-Week Arabian

If you have any horse “tails” about an Arabian, please email me and let me hear the story.

Next time, we’ll take a ride to visit some Friesians.

Happy riding!

Marsha www.marshahubler.com

P.S. Christmas is right around the corner. If you don’t have all 10 of my horse books, do you think it’s a good time to ask your parents now?

Today’s Horse Facts: The Dutch Carriage Horse

17 Nov 2011 Leave a Comment

by Marsha Hubler in Horse Facts About Breeds, Just Horse Facts Chat, Pulling Horse Facts Tags: , ,

 
Dutch Carriage Horse

Today’s Horse Facts: The Dutch Carriage Horse

On our ride today, we need to spruce up our duds and act dignified! Dust off your top hat and English riding clothes, polish your boots, get your English saddle out of the closet, and get ready to visit the Dutch Carriage Horse, a true equine gentleman in the horse world.

If you’re saddled up and ready to go, let’s see how much you know about this elite breed of horses. Here we go with our true/false quiz:

  1. _____  The Dutch Carriage Horse is better known as the Dutch Harness Horse.
  2. _____  They originated in the Netherlands in Europe.
  3. _____  This breed has become refined by cross-breeding Hackneys and Thoroughbreds.
  4. _____  This breed of horse can come in any color, any combination of colors.
  5. _____  Dutch Carriage Horses are used and shown primarily as driving horses.
  6. _____  The long back of this breed allows it to have a natural high-stepping trot.
  7. _____  The American Dutch Harness Horse Association has about 1000 registered horses with 50% or more having Dutch Harness Horse blood.
  8. _____  This organization allows cross-breeding with Arabians, Hackneys, Saddlebreds, Morgans, and Quarter Horses.
  9. _____  The horse’s feet are weighted to help them have a high-stepping gait.
  10.    _____  This breed is an average of 15 to 16 hands high.

What do you think about this fabulous breed now? Did you know it was such a pretty but hardy horse breed and one that turns heads its direction at horse shows? And how well did you do in today’s quiz? Let’s see. Here are the answers:

  1. T
  2. T
  3. F  The breed in theNetherlandswas cross-bred with Hackneys and Standardbreds.
  4. F  These horses are usually solids or bays. Sometimes they can be palomino, and they are rarely pintos, although they can have sabino or rabicano markings.
  5. T
  6. T
  7. F   The American Dutch Harness Horse Association has about 2500 registered horses with 50% or more having Dutch Harness Horse blood.
  8. F   The organization allows cross-breeding of Arabians, Hackneys, Saddlebreds, Morgans, and Standardbreds, not Quarter Horses.
  9. F  The breed has a natural high-stepping gait.
  10. T

    Gorgeous Dutch Carriage Horse Stud

 

So, do you want to go out and buy yourself a Dutch Carriage Horse now? You better have a lot of money. Stud fees alone are in the thousands of dollars, and what do you think one of those show carriages costs?

Maybe you and I better stay with our grade trail horses and take a nice long ride through the woods.

Next time, we’ll visit the Arabian. So be ready for a fast, spirited ride!

Happy riding!

Marsha 

Visit these sites to learn more about the Dutch Carriage Horse: 

http://www.adhha.com/about.asp

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Groningen_Horse

Today’s Horse Facts: The Mustang

03 Nov 2011 Leave a Comment

by Marsha Hubler in Horse Facts About Breeds, Just Horse Facts Chat Tags: , ,

Today’s Horse Facts: The Mustang

 

Howdy pardners! Are you ready to go riding the range and look for a herd of Mustangs? I’m sure you know that there are thousands of them running free on federal game lands not only in the west but in the east and south as well. But there are some neat horse facts about Mustangs that you probably don’t know. So, are you ready for your true/false horsie quiz for today? Here we go:

 1.  _____   The Mustangs in the U.S.date back to the 1400s and 1500s when they were brought to this country by Spanish explorers.

 2.  _____   There is only one kind of Mustang, the Spanish Mustang.

 3.  _____   Mustangs are usually between 13 and 16 hands tall.

 4.  _____   Mustangs make great trail horses because of their endurance.

 5.  _____   This breed is commonly only solid colors, bays, or buckskins.

 6.  _____   The word “Mustang” is from a Spanish word, mustengo, meaning “stray horse.”

 7.  _____   The Mustang is the first horse the Native Americans used.

 8.  _____   Most of the over 30,000 wild Mustangs are in the state of Arizona.

 9.  _____   A wild Mustang can be adopted through the Bureau of Land Management.

10. _____   Special horse shows called “Mustang Makeovers” are held in different states across the U.S. every year to share information about the breed with the public and encourage adoption.

 

So, are you a Mustang expert? I must admit that I’ve never had an inkling to own a Mustang even though I knew most of the answers to these questions. However, I have a friend who had owned Mustangs for years, and she thought they were the most beautiful creatures God ever made.

Let me know if you got at least eight of these questions correct. Here are the answers:

1. T

2. F  There are at least four well-known Mustang breeds: Spanish Mustang, Pryor Mountain Mustang, Kiger Mustang, and the Nokota Mustang.

3. T

4. T

5. F   They can be any color or combination including cremello, overo, and appaloosa.

6. T

7. T

8. F   Over 50% of the wild Mustangs are in the state ofNevada.

9. T

10.T

Here are some websites for you to check up on additional facts about the feral Mustang breed:

http://www.buzzle.com/articles/mustang-horse-facts.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mustang_horse

http://www.wsmv.com/story/15771558/extreme-mustang-horse-challenge-under-way-at-mtsu

http://extrememustangmakeover.com/index.php

Next time, we’ll take a ride to visit some Dutch Carriage Horses.

Happy riding!

Marsha

www.marshahubler.com

Today’s Horse Facts: The Curly Horse

20 Oct 2011 Leave a Comment

by Marsha Hubler in Horse Facts About Breeds, Just Horse Facts Chat Tags: ,

Today’s Horse Facts: The Curly

 

Precious Curly Baby

Okay, horse lover, yank on your riding boots and let’s take a ride past a Curly Horse farm.

A Curly?

You mean there is actually a breed of horse called a “Curly?” Yup, there is, and in plain straight horse facts, this breed is “cute.”

I knew nothing about this breed except its name, so I would have flunked my own T/F quiz. If you get more than seven of these correct, then you can give yourself a medal for being “horse facts smart!”

Are you ready to take the quiz about this amazing breed? Let’s go!

 

  1. The official name of the breed is the North American Curly Horse.
  2. The tight curly coat of this breed is hypoallergenic, so people with hair allergies can still own and ride them.
  3. Curlies come in any size and color.
  4. A distinct way of identifying a Curly is to look for tight curly hair inside its ears.
  5. The Curly has been documented as early as the 1700s in

    Pinto Curly Horse

    America.

  6. The Curlies’ hooves are so durable, they only need shoeing for long distances on hard roads or rocky terrain.
  7. The Curly’s temperament is calm and can be trained for different classes to show.
  8. This breed has a long stride, which makes it comfortable to ride.
  9. The Curlies’ manes are often “double-maned,” which means they hang down both sides of the neck.
  10. Curlies’ hair can be spun into yarn.

 

 

Gently Curly Horse

 

Beautiful Sorrel Curly

 

 

 

 

Answers to the quiz: Believe it or not, all the answers are true! Yup!

So, how did you do today, horse lover? Did you flunk like I did? You didn’t cheat and go look at some websites about Curly Horses before reading this blog, did you?

Isn’t this breed fascinating? I have never seen a Curly in person, but I sure would like to. How about you? Let me know if you’ve ever seen one.

For more information about the Curly Horse, go to http://ichocurlyhorses.weebly.com/about-curlies.htm

Next time, we’ll take a ride to a farm where they work with Mustangs.

Happy riding!

Marsha

www.marshahubler.com

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