The Horse Herd
Alexandria M.
Mustangs are
found in western
United States. The name
Mustangs came from the Spanish word Mesteno monstenco meaning wild or stray. The
lands of the west could not support a large
population of grazing animals and on some ranches it became the policy to shoot
Mustangs. The population of Mustangs at the beginning of the twentieth century
is estimated at two million. By 1926 the population had halved .The current
population varies but is near 30,000. In 1971, Congress passed
the Wild Free-Roaming Horse and Burro Act which
protected these horse.
Over one hundred years ago ,in the Middle
Basin of Tennessee, a unique breed was created-the Tennessee Walking
Horse. The most prominent characteristic of smooth'' running
walk''
Tennessee walking horse were developed for the purposes of
riding ,
driving and light farm work. They also became very popular to the
Southern plantation owners who called them Plantation Walkers. These men
needed horses with comfortable gaits that could carry them the many miles
necessary for inspecting immense fields. For quiet relaxed excursions, the
beautiful, poised and dignified Tennessee Walking Horses are indeed a pleasure
to ride.
Carry your mind back to a simpler time.
A time
when open plains run free, where skies were unexplored. The American Paint Horse was born. Over
time, the breed improved. The American Paint Horse was an ideal partner for pleasure
rodeo riding,
showing, ranching, racing, trail riding, or just as a gentle friend
for the kids. The terms "Paint" and "Pinto" are often
confused when meaning to a horse with a light and dark coat pattern. In fact,
they have different meanings. So keep the Paint Horse safe in your heart.
Legend is that the 
Connemara
Pony came from Spanish horses, rescued from the
Armada when the ships wrecked on the rocky coast of western Ireland in
1568. In
fact, the Connemara’s ancestors lived in Ireland for thousands of years,
although some of the Armada's horses may have mated with the stock. It is
certain that thoroughbred and Arabian blood was introduced in the 1700's
and the
Connemara's survival.
The Golden Saddlebred color was infused in the American Saddlebred. What does one look for in a Golden American
Saddlebred? First a beautifully shaped, well-sized head is a must. They
must also have small alert ears placed at the top of the head and a long w
ell-arched
neck with a smooth clean throatlatch. They should also have bold, bright, and
intelligent eyes. Well-sloped shoulders and sharp withers well above the height of the hips is
characteristic. The back is short and strong. The shallow, full-sprung rib cage make the barrel
of the saddlebred is more rounded than in other breeds. Height is generally from 15
to 17 hands and weight from 1000 to 1200 pounds. The Golden American Saddlebred
is one of my favored horses.
The Cleveland Bay horse The Colorado Ranger Horse
The Fell Pony
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