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Wild Mustang Horses in the American West It is natural to believe that wild horses have "always" roamed America's Western States, but that simply is not the case Horses were native to North America until the end of the last ice age, 10-12,000 years ago, and then they died out The Heart of the Thoroughbred Horse Can Only Be Found in Competition If you have ever watched the Kentucky Derby or other events in racing's Triple Crown, you have had the opportunity to see Thoroughbred horses If you're not a racing fan, but watch the news on a regular basis - particularly after the 2006 running of the Kentucky Derby and on through the rest of the year, you're likely familiar with the story of Barbaro, the 2006 Derby winner that was put down after shattering a hind leg during the 2006 Preakness Stakes: the beautiful, calm Thoroughbred Horse was beloved by many Understanding the Importance and Popularity of the American Quarter Horse Quarter Horse seems like a strange name for an animal, but only until you understand that Quarter horses are able to run a quarter mile faster than any other horse can run the same distance (in some situations, a Quarter Horse has been recorded at over 50 miles per hour while running at full speed), then its given name makes good sense Understanding What a Paint Horse Is, And How to Identify One Paint horses did not get their name because their riders and owners tend to be creative types who stabled them in their private studio Paints did not get their name because they possess some unique creative gift of their own Understanding the Art of Buying a Good Horse Anyone looking through a list of horses for sale needs to have a strong sense of what they are looking to buy When buying horses in Texas, or anywhere else, most people are going to find right off the bat that they are not just looking for "a brown horse," they are going to be looking for horses that will serve a particular purpose Florida is Home to Sea Cows, Sea Horses and American Quarter Horses Ask someone what they see when they picture horses in Florida and you're likely to hear about an imagines scene that places the rider and horse on a Gulf Coast beach with the sun setting in the background over crisp blue water While that is, admittedly, an idyllic scene that is fairly common, horses in Florida are also likely to be scene carrying their riders along state and national park trails, at racetracks and in both dressage and jumping rings Horses in California Are Quite Common, Even Outside of Hollywood Mention horses in California and some people will give you a bit of a strange look Those who are unfamiliar with California with the exception of wine country in the Napa Valley and major cities like San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego, for example, might wonder exactly where people in California would keep their horses How Judges Score Dressage Horses in Competition While most dressage (a French term meaning "training") horses are warm bloods - Holsteiners, Trahkeners, Dutch Warmbloods, and Oldenburgs - some American Quarter Horses have also been very successful in dressage competitions Whether the intent is to participate in basic dressage competitions with your horse or you have goals of reaching international competitions or even the Olympic games, selecting the right horse for the job is important Understanding Which Horses Make the Best Barrel Racing Horses When you look at horses for sale, you may be looking for a horse that will be good with the kids You might be looking for a horse that you can bring into the racing world Arabian Horses Are Widely Popular For Good Reason Once horses used in the dessert conditions of the Arabian Peninsula by warriors who utilized their endurance for long journeys and their energy to carry them into enemy territory, Arabian horses have quickly taken their place as one of the most popular breeds in North America The endurance and lung capacity of the Arabian horses make them a popular option for those who enjoy spending a day out on a long ride Choosing the Right Horse For Calf Roping When it comes to weekends at the rodeo, riders and their horses must be equally athletic Particularly when it comes to the rodeo's timed events - barrel racing, steer wrestling and calf roping - athleticism is essential

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