The Arabian horse is a breed like no other, with a rich history and unique characteristics that set it apart from other equine breeds. Believed to be one of the oldest horse breeds in the world, the Arabian has played a vital role in the development of many modern horse breeds and continues to be…
Category: Horse Origins
Fresh Look At Development Of Horse Evolution and Genetics | What Makes a Horse?
Horse evolution and genetics, particularly in the past 300 years since the development of the Thoroughbred by the use of Arabian stallions at the end of the seventeenth century, has largely been determined by the skill of the horse breeders. The Effects of Horse Breeding on Equine Genetics (Thoroughbred Example) In the case of the…
The 7 Equine Types which are actually NOT Considered to be Horse Breeds (but are still Horses)
Have you ever asked this question – are there any Equine types that are not considered as breeds of horses? If so, this article is for you. The article will discuss all of these horse types in depth. The 7 Equine Types that are actually NOT Considered to be Horse Breeds (but are still Horses)…
Complete Look at Origin of English Thoroughbred Warmblood Horse | Complete Overview
The Thoroughbred Warmblood horse is an English racehorse founded in the 17th and 18th centuries when three imported stallions of Turkomen, Barb, and Arab lines were bred with English mares. The Thoroughbred is an all-around riding horse. It may interest you to know that Thoroughbred horses are versatile and appear everywhere, from taking their riders…
Holistic Overview | 3 Remarkable Pony Breeds Originating from Scotland Ireland and Norway
The equine gene pool in Europe is vast and variable and even more so across the world. There exist remarkable Connemaradiversity between pony breeds from small to great, white through to black, etc. Today we will be looking at three unique horse breeds from Scotland, Ireland, and Norway. These include: Highland pony breed, Connemara pony…
Modern Horse Development: Comprehensive Origin Story!
Would it surprise you that none of the ancient types of horses were “horses” by today’s definition? Modern horse development comes with quite a few items which define a horse, the most important one being their height rather than their type. What is actually considered a horse and what is a modern definition of a…
Discover the Latest Insights into Horse Origin and Equine History: 2 New Takes on an Age-Old Topic
The horse is one of human’s earliest animal companions. When did the origin of the horse actually begin? The horse origin and equine history equine begins in the Lower Eocene period, 55 million years ago, The Steppe Type horse when the continental landmasses, the mountain ranges, and the Atlantic and Indian oceans began to form.…
