Friday, 18 February 2011

                                                                      Horses!!!
                                                                                      
  This is a friesian horse, friesian horses are the most beautiful horses in the world!
    The Friesian horses are known for their flashy movement, beautiful black coat, and thick mane and tail. It is a popular carriage and dressage horse. It was developed in Friesland, which is an island off the coast of the Netherlands. There is evidence that the Friesian horses may have existed as far back as 1000 BC. The Romans noted it as a powerful and a extreamly skilled horse.
     The Friesian carried both Friesian and German knights during the crusades. That brought it into contact with Eastern horses which lightened the breed. Throughout the 16th and 17th century it was a popular breed and also influenced the development of many other breeds including the Fell and Dale ponies, the Shire horse, and the Oldenburger.
     Friesian horses are large, but these high stepping beauties do loads of things well and are always willing to train. These great all-around horses also have a gentle disposition. They are commonly seen in entertainment shows like circus acts and exhibitions. 


Quarter horse!!!

Quarter horses are known for its speed over a short distance!!!
  The Quarter Horse is one of the oldest . Their stocky build with muscular hindquarters American breeds.
      Its speed and agility made it known as a great cow pony. Quarter Horse racing has continued in the western United States and is still alive today. 
     The first Quarter Horse registry, the American Quarter Horse Association, was founded by Robert Denhard in 1940. Today there are more than 3 million registered horses, making it the largest breed registry in the world. With its long history and development in the United States, the American Quarter horse could be considered as one the native American horses.


No comments:

Post a Comment