Tag Archives: Unusual Horses

Unusual Horses: American Mustang

Rugged, resilient and free, American mustangs embody the spirit of the Wild West. The origin of these feral wonders dates back to the 16th Century, when spanish explorers brought horses to...

Unusual Horses: Newfoundland Pony

Like its British Isle ancestors, the Newfoundland pony is a small, hardy and willing work horse with fabulous hair. For centuries, the breed was counted upon to clear the rugged...

Unusual Horses: Akhal-Teke

The Central Asian nation of Turkmenistan is mostly desert, sparsely populated and contains the 4th largest reserve of natural gas on the planet. It’s also home to one of the...

Unusual Horses: Konik

Translated in the breed's native Poland, Konik means "diminutive horse". Averaging 12 to 13 hands at maximum height that is an apt description, but the breed's significance is anything but...

Unusual Horses: Falabella Miniature

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gaWoeKZqF4s The first time you lay eyes on a falabella your instincts will be probably be shouting "Look at that adorable little pony!" But your instincts are wrong. Partly. Yes,...

Unusual Horses: Gypsy Vanner

We're taking you around the world for a glimpse at some of the planet's rarest breeds of horse in our new video series, Unusual Horses. Watch and learn! Hailing from...

Unusual Horses: Camargue Horse

This ancient, semi-feral breed gets its name from the region in which it hails along France's Southern coast. It is here among the wetlands of the River Rhone delta the...

Unusual Horses: The Exmoor

As historically British as afternoon tea, the Exmoor pony is one of nature’s great delights. Though many roam semi-feral and free, this breed is adaptable to most environments and trainable...

Unusual Horses: Black Forest Draft

Unless you hail from Southwest Germany, chances are high you have never seen a Black Forest Horse in the flesh. And that's a shame because they are flat out GORGEOUS....