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If there is one breed of horse known for having a good disposition towards training it is the Quarter Horse. No matter what discipline they are being used for, the versatile breed seems to enjoy the intellectual challenge of learning. Many assert the Quarter Horse's strong affinity for pleasing its owner is what makes training easiest of all. The Quarter Horse is often seen in a number of different equine activities, from Western pleasure riding to eventing to racing. Each requires a special level of training specific to the activity. Those who intend to train their horse for such activities should be well versed in not only horse training but the sport as well. [...]
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There is a certain body type to the American Quarter Horse that is often referred to as stock type. The stock type body is shorter and bulkier compared to the leaner, longer running body type that is also found in the breed. Yet, even with such stockiness, the Quarter Horse remains lithe and very capable of complicated maneuvers. This makes them a perfect option for a number of equine sporting events, such as barrel racing and roping. They have become relatively popular in many different parts of the world, prompting a steady stream of exports to Quarter Horse enthusiasts everywhere. Though fairly common, their versatility in work and play makes them one of the most valuable breeds in the equine world. [...]
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Training for the Canadian Cutting Horse with cattle should begin in the middle of the year that they are two years old. The horse will need to be trained intensively for up to 18 months before they are entered into a competition. After this period of intensive training, they will be ready for their first official competition around the end of their 3rd year. The horse will need to spend six days each week with their trainer. This will help to form an intimate relationship between the trainer and the horse that will foster a proper and successful training experience.The Canadian Cutting Horse will need to spend several hours each day in training. The horse will need to wear a saddle that is tied to a mechanical walker or an arena fence. The trainer will need to spend at least one hour per day riding the horse. The horse will need to be ridden at a walk, trot and a lope. It will need to learn to be ridden and also learn how to stop. It will need to learn to master the art of turning back over its hind limbs. [...]
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Training the racing Standardbred to become a pleasure riding horse or a competitive endurance, dressage or hunter type horse is possible with just a few basic training techniques. Since most Standardbreds are first taught and trained as harness racers, they will need to become comfortable with the ideal of having a saddle and rider on their backs, as well as learn how to move from the trot or pace into the canter. It is important to keep in mind that these racing Standardbreds have been taught never to break out of the trot or pace into a canter or gallop, so gradual retraining is key to help the horse understand that you are asking him or her to forget everything they have learned about movement. [...]
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The Spanish Mustang is a unique breed of horse, not to be confused with the wild Mustang that is found across the southwestern United States as well as parts of western Canada. The Spanish Mustang is the direct descendant of the Iberian breed of horses brought to South American by Christopher Columbus. Regular infusions of other breeding stock from Spain in subsequent years did establish the ancestry for many of the gaited horses from South America. Some of these Spanish horses did get away and begin to run wild, where they were use by Native Indian tribes as horses as well as items for trade. Unlike the Bureau of Land Management or BLM mustangs, the Spanish mustang still bears a striking resemblance in both temperament and appearance to the Iberian breeds of horses that are its direct lineage. [...]
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Mangalarga Marchador is the National Horse of Brazil and stands out with its unique and typical rhythmic gait. An even-tempered horse, it is known for its multiple capacities and excellent performance in events and shows. [...]
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The Mangalarga Marchador is a Brazilian horse breed with unique characteristics of a typical gait and high levels of endurance. Being the National Horse of Brazil, the Mangalarga Marchadors possess a rich historical background and are basically a product of the agricultural area and its haciendas. [...]
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There is little doubt that horses have formed a part of the heritage of any country where they have been used and bred. It is hard to imagine how cultures would have spread, how exploration would have occurred, or even how agriculture would have developed without the horse. The Marwari horse of India played a very important role in the development of the country and has become a symbol of the elegance, grace and nobility of the breed. [...]
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The Marwari horse was first bred as a battle horse for the Royal families of India. As a warrior horse there were very select individuals that were allowed to ride or own a Marwari horse and those were the Rajput families and the Kshatriyas, which were the warrior caste. The Marwari horse was very honored and revered by Royalty and by the Kshatriyas and were literally treated as honored animals. [...]
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The Quarab, developed by crossing a Quarter Horse with an Arabian, really has inherited the best of both breeds. From the Quarter Horse the even temperament, agility, and stockier, more muscled front quarters and from the Arabian the breed has inherited the refinement, endurance, and stamina along with the competitive nature. An endurance horse needs to have the very mixture of the qualities listed in the description above. For many years the Arabian has been considered the premier endurance horse but in more recent years selective breeding between Arabians and other breeds that are considered ideal because of conformation, temperament, and athletic ability have produced some really outstanding endurance type horses. [...]
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A very popular breeding combination for ranch and working stock horses is a Quarter Horse crossed with an Arabian. This mixture, also known as a Quarab, produces some of the most dramatic color combinations that are ideal for registration within the Pinto Horse Association of America. In addition crosses between Pintos or Paints and Tennessee Walking Horses, gaited Mountain Pleasure Horses, Morgans and even the Thoroughbred can result in an excellent working ranch and stock horse. A ranch or stock horse is valued for their inherited "cow sense". This is the ability of the horse to understand and anticipate how the livestock will react, and often the horse is actually thinking well in advance of the rider to either herd or maneuver the animal back to the herd, or to cut them out or away from the herd. [...]
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Pony driving is becoming more and more popular, not just as a sport but for pleasure driving as well. The Dartmoor Pony is a very popular pony for driving in its native country of England and while it is still considered to be rare outside of the country, they are certainly represented in driving competitions around the world.Training a Dartmoor Pony to drive can be a lengthy experience but it can have a rewarding and enjoyable outcome for both pony and rider. Thanks to the extraordinary temperament and intelligence of the Dartmoor, these charming ponies take to driving very well, but there are a few tips to keep in mind with training a Dartmoor Pony for driving.Balance is probably the most important part of training a pony for driving. As a pony grows, it develops its own sense of balance, but this can be turned upside down with the simple addition of weight on the back. The best way to improve balance is to ride over as much undulating terrain as possible. [...]
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The Paso Fino horse was largely unknown outside of Latin America until the early 1940's. In Latin America the Paso Fino became the standard of excellence with its endurance, smooth gait, and relaxing ride making it an ideal horse to cover long distances without tiring out either the horse or the rider. Originally developed from the Andalusians, Barbs, and the Spanish Jennet breeds brought over to South America by Christopher Columbus, the Paso Fino was enhanced by crossing with other horses until the wonderful horse now known as the Paso Fino was developed. There are actually two different strains or general types of Paso Finos, the Columbian and the Puerto Rican, but both have the same outstanding characteristics. [...]
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Miniature horses are becoming more desirable as pets, show animals, and service animals. Many minis live within the home, just as a pet dog would. Some live in special made barns built to scale just for them, and some are allowed to come into the home through an opening similar to a doggie door. Most miniature horses are petted and pampered; they are enrolled in horse shows, and some minis have become quite famous. [...]
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Miniature horses are as sweet and lovable as dogs are, and as recently as 1999 they have started becoming guides and therapists. Since guide dogs are in short supply, some miniature horse owners attempted to train them to work as guide horses for the blind. It turned out to be a huge success. Miniature horses are prey animals; therefore, nature has equipped them with long memories, which makes them perfect to be guide animals. [...]
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