Horses Lovers: 01.2012

28 Jan 2012

War Horse Film online

Young Albert enlists to service in WWI after his beloved horse, Joey, is sold to the cavalry. Albert's hopeful journey takes him out of England and across Europe as the war rages on.

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25 Jan 2012

Horse Breeds

Get all the information you need about horse breeds from around the world. Find out more about your horse's heritage, or learn which breed is perfect for you. We have detailed profiles on more than 85 breeds of horse, from the popular American Quarter Horse, Thoroughbredand Arabian horse to the exotic Friesian, Akhal-Teke and Gypsy Horse. Learn the fascinating history of these horse breeds and what equestrian sports they excel in today.

Horse Breed of the Month

Each month, we feature a new breed in the pages of Horse Illustrated and here on HorseChannel.com. This month, the Icelandic Horse is on display. Because of its isolation on the island of Iceland, this breed has remained pure for centuries. The Icelandic is noted for being five-gaited, capable of performing the tolt and flying pace in addition to walk, trot and canter.

Horse Breeds by Discipline

Which breed of horse is right for you? Narrowing your search based on your preferred riding discipline will help you find the horse of your dreams.

If you dream of a home on the range, running barrels, herding cattle or just moseying down the trail, look for a stock-type horse such as the American Quarter Horse, American Paint Horse or Appaloosa. These horses were developed for ranch work and are a good match for any western rider.

If you seek an English athlete to take to the hunter show ring or compete in the Olympic disciplines of show jumping, eventing and dressage, consider the Thoroughbred. Or look for European horse breeds such as the Dutch Warmblood, Hanoverian and Trakehner, which have been selectively bred for generations to create the ideal English sport horse.

Gaited breeds including the Tennessee Walking Horse, Rocky Mountain Horse andMissouri Foxtrotter are popular with aging riders who seek a smooth ride, distance riders who spend long hours in the saddle, and anyone who wants a reliable equine companion.

Can't decide what you want to do? Some breeds are meant for versatility, including theMorgan, the first horse breed developed in America, and the Arabian, the oldest breed still in existence. These horses are at home in western or English tack, under saddle or in harness, on the trail or in the show-ring.

Horse Videos

Horse Healthcare

Horse Eye Medication	Deworming Your Horse	Horse Vital Signs
Horse Stretching	Horse Massage	Body Condition Scoring

Horse Behavior Training

Buddy Separation

Head Tossing

Building Partnership

Western Riding

Flawless Flying Lead Changes	Molly Powell Barrel Racing	Rodrigo Pessoa Reining
Lope Leads	Horse Judging	Richard Winters
Stacy Westfall	Extreme Cowboy Race	Jonathan Field Training
AQHA Western Pleasure Judging

English Riding

Debbie McDonald and Brentina	Grid Exercises	Edward Gal and Moorlands Totilas World Record Dressage Test
Beezie Madden and Judgement	English Saddle Fit	Braiding Your Horse's Mane

Horse Gaits

Paso Fino	Rocky Mountain Horse Gaits	Tennessee Walking Horse Gaits
Paso Fino Gaits	Icelandic Horse Gaits	Mangalarga Marchador

Other Videos

Get Fit to Ride	Mounted Games	Platinum Performance
Test Ride: Polo	Test Ride: Saddle Seat	Test Ride: Vaulting
Zenyatta's Arrival	Zenyatta at Home	Zenyatta Helmet Cam
Horse Show Hair	Interview with Chris McCarron	Homemade Horse Treats