From Shetlands to Shires and Highlands to Hackneys, we celebrate the wonderful local diversity of the native horse breeds of Britain.
Do you know all the British native breeds? Find out more about them and where they re from
List of the common British horse and pony breeds. Discover the history and stats of the unique horse breeds of the British Isles
Uk horse breeds range widely in size and type from the diminutive Shetland pony through to the majestic Shire horse, with all sorts in between
There s lots to love about ponies, and the British Native Pony breeds are among the most talented and beautiful in the world.
Horse Breeds: A guide to different horse breeds
The British are responsible for having developed an impressive list of horse breeds throughout the centuries. Our guides take a look at the top breeds most commonly...
There are many horse and pony breeds that are small, making them perfect for children and small adults. These breeds though still have a lot of variety, so you can find the perfect small breed for your discipline.
Discover the Top 13 Unique Horse Breeds You've Never Heard of Before - Wag!
Comann Each nan Eilean, founded in 1972, is the main organisation for the promotion and preservation of the Eriskay Pony breed, Scotland's native horse.
Curious about the Dartmoor Pony? Here's what to know about this centuries old breed.
Welsh pony, breed of small horse popular as a child s or an adult s mount. A hardy breed that developed in the Welsh mountains, the Welsh pony was originally used in coal mines. A saddle type was developed by introducing Thoroughbred and Arabian blood. Welsh ponies are about 12 hands (48 inches, or 122 cm) tall and weig...
Ponies and horses have several differences and similarities. For example, Ponies can't be taller than 14.2 hands, but horses can grow much larger.
In many parts of the world, horses have been an integral part of life for centuries. With the advent of cars, trains, and other forms of transportation, horses have become less of a fixture but still remain important to many. There are numerous horse breeds around the world but one such breed is the Shetland
Without Queen Elizabeth Ii's intervention, the Cleveland Bay horse might have been lost. We honor her role in conserving heritage breeds.
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The Shetland Pony is the epitome of pony breeds worldwide. The lovely small equines are popular in many countries and especially beloved by children and young
Learn about 35 critical and threatened rare horse breeds from around the world (with pictures!)
Many of Britain s native horse breeds are threatened with extinction and can only be saved through urgent action by breed societies and individual breeders, participants in a National Equine Forum online seminar were told. However, the revival in the fortunes of the Cleveland Bay breed shows that it is possible to rebui...
The Eriskay Pony is a rare and ancient horse breed native to the island of Eriskay in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland.
A breed of small horses appears to have been the first Scottish domestic animal to attract that attention which British livestock now commands so generally.
The New Forest Pony is a recognised British Isles breed but has an unusual background for a native pony breed. The earliest record of horses in the New Forest dates back to 1016 when rights of common pasture were granted to the people living in what was a royal hunting ground. Since then, either as
The Cleveland Bay (Cb) is the United Kingdom’s oldest established horse breed. In this study we analyzed the genetic variability in Cb horses and investigated its genetic relationships with other horse breeds. We examined the genetic variability among 90 Cb horses sampled in the Usa compared to a total of 3447 hor...
The oldest horse breeds originated thousands of years ago and were bred in countries all over the world. In many cases, these breeds of horses are where modern horse breeds can trace their lineage back to. It is helpful to understand how horses have evolved over time to better understand their origins, conformation, and...
My photographic mission is to explore rare and endangered horse breeds and to give them a new platform and to preserve equine diversity.
The Exmoor pony is an ancient and hardy hill breed of pony, now classified as a priority breed by the Rare Breeds Survival Trust.
In this series of blogs, we are taking a look at horse breeds from around the world. In this post, we head to Lesotho for some basics on the Basotho pony. - The Basotho Pony The Basotho pony is native to Lesotho in Africa. Its origins date back to horses imported by Dutch settlers in
The Appaloosa is known for its spotted coat, but did you know that they aren't the only spotted horse breed? Here are some other breeds with unique spots.
The Icelandic horse may be small in stature, but a pony it is not! So, please refrain from referring to it as one. In addition to being incorrect, Icelanders also tend to get insulted when someone refers to their proud steeds as ponies.
Ponies are small equines, not to be confused with miniature horses, generally standing less than 14.2 hands high.
What are the world's rarest ponies? Learn more about two rare pony breeds Dartmoor and Exmoor and the differences between horses and ponies. Also included are videos and images of the Dartmoor and Exmoor ponies.
In this article, I will introduce you to many popular types of horse breeds and explain their origin and their unique characteristics.
The Uk has a vast selection of native horses! Here is a list of a few of the most famous British horse breeds. Read on to learn more.
In my other regular column for Tor.com, I happened to be reading a novel that demonstrated the difference between research and experience when it comes to horses. One of the things that made the po
Get to know this most rare of breeds...