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On Trail: Breeds
from the pages of Trail Rider
Mule Breed
Breed evolution: Mules aren't a species; they're
a hybrid between two species, the horse, Equus caballus, and the donkey,
Equus assinus.
Although both male and female mules have reproductive systems, they're sterile
and can't reproduce. That said, on very rare occasions, a mare mule has... | read »
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On Trail: Breeds
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Tennessee Walking Horse Breed
Evolution of the breed:
In the mid-1800s, a new breed of horse began to emerge from the bountiful,
bluegrass region of middle Tennessee. Bred by farmers to till the fields during
the week, these horses were also expected to provide them a comfortable ride on
weekends, and pull their... | read »
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On Trail: Breeds
from the pages of Trail Rider
Arabian Horse Breed
Breed evolution: Legend holds that the Prophet
Mohammed, determined to test the devotion and courage of his Arabian mares,
selected 100 of the best and deprived them of water for several days. Finally
freed, they raced toward a nearby stream. But just as they reached their goal,
Mohammed... | read »
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On Trail: Breeds
from the pages of Trail Rider
Icelandic Horse Breed
Breed evolution : The Icelandic Horse is one of
the oldest and purest of equine breeds. Descendants of horses originally brought
to Iceland by the Vikings, the Icelandic horse breed has remained pure since the 10th century,
when a law passed stating that no new livestock could be imported... | read »
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On Trail: Breeds
from the pages of Trail Rider
Missouri Fox Trotter Horse Breed
Breed evolution : When early pioneers moved west across the Mississippi River and into the
Ozark Mountains, they brought horses of Arabian, Morgan, and Thoroughbred
descent with them. Over time, a versatile, smooth-gaited breed developed.
According to the Missouri Fox Trotting Breed... | read »
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On Trail: Breeds
from the pages of Trail Rider
Morgan Horse Breed
Breed evolution : More than any other breed that evolved in North America, the Morgan is
traced to one foundation stallion, the progenitor of the breed. The true story
of a Vermont school teacher and his talented stallion has inspired Disney movies
and award-winning books. Many horse-loving... | read »
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On Trail: Breeds
from the pages of Trail Rider
Appaloosa Horse Breed
Breed evolution: Spotted horses first arrived in
what's now Mexico when the Spanish explorers began their North American treks.
Abandoned or left behind, spotted horses soon made their way into New Mexico and
Arizona, and spread northward.
The Nez Perce, native people who inhabited areas... | read »
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On Trail: Breeds
from the pages of Trail Rider
Paso Fino Horse Breed
Breed evolution: More than 500 years ago, when Columbus made his second voyage to the New
World, he landed in what's now the Dominican Republic. Onboard his ships were
mares and stallions of Barb, Andalusian, and Spanish Jennet descent. These
horses and their offspring formed the cavalry... | read »
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On Trail: Breeds
from the pages of Trail Rider
Peruvian Horse Breeds
Breed evolution: More than 400 years ago, Spanish conquistadors brought horses from Europe
to South America. The African Barb, Spanish Jennet, Friesian, and the Andalusian
all made the long voyage, and contributed their genetic strengths to the breed
known today as the Peruvian Horse.... | read »
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On Trail: Breeds
from the pages of Trail Rider
The Rocky Mountain Horse and Kentucky Mountain Horse Breeds
Breed evolution : The Rocky Mountain Horse and
the Kentucky Mountain Horse share the same rich history and beginnings in the
tranquil rolling hills of eastern Kentucky. According to legend, an anonymous
traveler from the Rocky Mountains arrived in the area early last century. The
traveler... | read »
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| Evolution of the breed:
In the mid-1800s, a new breed of horse began to emerge from the bountiful,
bluegrass region of middle Tennessee. Bred by farmers to till the fields during
the week, these horses were also expected to provide them a comfortable ride on
weekends, and... | read |
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