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On Trail: Breeds
from the pages of Trail Rider
The Rocky Mountain Horse
They're the Golden Retrievers of the equine world," says Mike Hartong with a smile, "sweet and mellow, never high-strung or hyper." While a docile, people-oriented personality was what originally attracted Hartong, a surgeon, and his wife, Kathy, to the Rocky Mountain Horse , they soon found that... | read »
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On Trail: Breeds
from the pages of Trail Rider
The Arabian Horse
They're the
"Energizer bunnies" of the equine world. On the trail, their diminutive stature,
proud tail carriage, pretty faces, and big, dark eyes make them instantly
recognizable. And beyond the Arabian Horse's elegant exterior, centuries of
selective breeding have endowed him with the... | read »
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On Trail: Breeds
from the pages of Trail Rider
The Spotted Saddle Horse
The breed
also sports a smooth gait, a high energy level, and stamina. He's energetic and
calm, strong and controlled, friendly and businesslike, all at the same time.
Take one out on the trail, and you'll also have the sheer fun of knowing that
everyone else is looking at you and... | read »
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On Trail: Breeds
from the pages of Trail Rider
The Tennessee Walking Horse
Perhaps
you're ready to switch from a stock horse to a smooth-gaited mount. Or, you're
already a gaited-horse owner and are thinking of adding a Tennessee Walking
Horse to your stable. Plain-shod Walking Horses are sound, sane, smooth, and
naturally gaited. This is the ultimate trail... | read »
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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... | read |
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