ALL ABOUT HORSES

No bigger than a large dog, American Miniature Horses are "miniature" versions of well-balanced horses, possessing confirmation characteristics found in most equine breeds. Miniature Horses can be found in a rainbow of colors and types.

The versatility of the breed is evidenced by the increasing number of equine activities for which it is used. Popular with carriage services, the Clydesdale is well suited for the job and always attracts public admiration. Street parades are not complete without the high stepping hooves of a Clydesdale hitch passing by. Under saddle, the Clydesdale excels in many pursuits including dressage, hunter jumper, as a trail horse, and for therapeutic riding.

Palominos are multi-purpose horses. They are admired not only for their beauty but for their versatility, maneuverability, and endurance. They are to be found in ranching, racing, rodeos, pleasure riding, parades, shows, fiestas, jumping, trail rides, and all other equine activities.

The modern Walking Horse is prized for its amiable disposition and comfortable gaits: the flat-foot walk, the running walk (signature of the breed), and the rocking-chair canter. The running walk is a remarkably smooth, gliding motion that riders appreciate during long hours on the trail or in the show ring.

The Hanoverian has natural impulsion and light and elastic gaits characterized by a ground-covering walk, a floating trot, and a soft, round, rhythmic canter. The Hanoverian is bred for the Olympic disciplines of dressage, show jumping and eventing. It is also used in driving and as an all-around riding horse.

The Appaloosa horse was developed by the Nez Perce Indians in the mid-1700's. Today in the US, the Appaloosa is popular as a stock and pleasure horse, and is regularly used in the western riding disciplines such as western pleasure, barrel racing and others.

If you have ever seen a horse in one of rodeo's timed events, been along for work on a ranch or watched a Western on the big or small screen, nine times out of ten you have witnessed an American Quarter Horse.

The Morgan horse is free moving and calm under western tack or elegant and aristocratic ridden in English style. Its soundness, power, agility, and stamina make it the choice of many driving enthusiasts. Reliable, loyal, and tireless, it becomes one with people of all ages and walks of life, sharing the mutual enjoyment in every equine pastime.