🐴❗️Update in services❗️🐴
We regret to announce that we will no longer offer trail rides.
We will however continue to do our pony rides on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Please call ahead of time so we can have your ponies ready for you.
& we will also continue to do pony parties for any kind of event. Just give us a call for an estimate.
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Cleveland Bay, also known as the bay horse, is a docile, multi-talented horse commonly used in general riding, dressage, hunting and work activities. They are large horses with an average size of about 1,450 pounds.
Warmblood horse breeds, which include quarter horse, Trakehners, Hanovarians, Cleveland bays, Canadians and more are known for their prowess as sport horses. This is because they tend to be larger-boned.
“A horse loves freedom, and the weariest old work horse will roll on the ground or break into a lumbering gallop when he is turned loose into the open.” – Gerald Raftery
The Appaloosa is an American horse breed characterized by its colorful spotted coat pattern. It was developed by the Nez Perce Native American tribe in the Pacific Northwest. The Appaloosa is a part thoroughbred, quarter horse, and Arabian.
The American Quarter Horse is the most popular horse breed in the U.S. They are agile, athletic, and perfect for nearly all levels of riders. The quarter horse also has the largest breed registry in the world.
John Lyons has rightly said, “There are only two emotions that belong in the saddle; one is a sense of humor and the other is patience.”
Elizabeth Letts once said, “An old adage says that a good rider can hear his horse speak and a great rider can hear his horse whisper.”
Do you know that a well-cared-for horse can live for more than 30 years? This is especially true for domestic horses that are cared for as pets and are fed properly.
Tennessee Walker is a breed of gaited horse known for its calm disposition and a naturally smooth riding gait. Since it provides a smoother rise, it is a regular pick for longer rides or riders with knee or back problems.
If you are looking for a calm, forgiving, and patient horse, then the American Quarter Horse makes a good choice. This breed is known for its intelligence, patience, and calmness.
An interesting study has shown that horses can read human facial expressions and remember a person's mood. They respond more positively to people they have previously seen smiling and are cautious of those they remember frowning.
Do you know that it is possible to breed horses and zebras? These animals are called Zorses or Zebroids. A zorse is a hybrid of a zebra stallion and a horse mare.
What horse breeds are friendliest to people? Miniature horses are the friendliest of all horse breeds, followed by Norwegian Fjord, Quarter Horse, and the Tennessee Walking Horse.
Colic is a problem for horses because they cannot burp or regurgitate. Conditions that commonly cause colic in horses include grain overload, impaction, sand ingestion, and parasite infection.
Andalusian is of the purest horse breed that was first recognized in the 15th century. They are strong, agile and, as such, they were originally used as war horses. Today, Andalusian horses are used for driving, dressage, and saddle seat.
A Clydesdale is a breed of draft horse that originates from Scotland. These horses are particularly impressive as they stand anywhere from 16 to 18 hands at the withers (64 to 72 inches) and can weigh almost a ton.
One of the most beautiful horse breeds around is the Haflinger. These animals are well-known for their golden manes and tails that stand out elegantly against their chestnut brown coats, as well as for their well-muscled but elegant bodies.
One of the techniques breeders use to impregnate multiple mares with one stallion is artificial insemination. This technique involves collecting the genetic material of the stallion and implanting it into several mares with the use of an insemination gun.
Ever wonder why miniature horses are so small? Apparently, these breeds aren’t natural but are, instead, deliberately created. To do this, the originators of the breed would have selected the smallest animals for breeding so that the diminutive size can be passed on to succeeding generations.
Aside from being kept as pets, did you know that Shetland ponies are also used for work? Despite their small size, these horses can be ridden and used to drive wagons and carts. They can also serve as pack animals and can even help plow fields.
