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The Survival of Horses in Pre-Columbian America

Many people believe that the horse completely disappeared from North America, where it evolved, prior to the arrival of Europeans. But what if it did not?

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Horse Breeds

The Kanata Pony: The Breed That Disappeared

Sometimes more than one person comes up with a great idea, and only one succeeds. That was the case with Canada's Kanata Pony, a children's riding pony with Appaloosa spots.

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Horse Breeds

Morgan Horses and the Canadian Horse Connection

The Morgan horse descends from one foundation sire named Justin Morgan. But you may not know that Canadian Horses helped build this handsome, versatile American breed.

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Thoroughbred Horses

The Tetrarch: England's Spotted Wonder

Thoroughbred come in many colours, but none was as spectacular in colour and ability as a spotted grey stallion named The Tetrarch, who began his racing career 100 years ago.

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Horse Breeds

American Leopard Horses, Part 2

How Russians, ghosts, outlaws, horse thieves, Argentina and circuses contributed to the Leopard Horse in America

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Horse Supplies and Accessories

Gifts For Horse-Lovers of All Ages

Wondering what to buy for horse-loving relatives and friends that already have everything equine? Here are some great ideas for gifts that they are sure to love.

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Horse Breeds

Leopard Barb Horses in America

The original leopard horses of the Americas apparently came with the Spanish explorers in the sixteenth century. But were any of them leopard-marked Barb horses?

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Thoroughbred Horses

Palomino, Buckskin and Cream Thoroughbreds

Golden and white Thoroughbreds have become increasingly popular today, but many people are unaware that these colours were found in the earliest Thoroughbreds, too.

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Other Horse Info

Saying Goodbye To Our Four Legged Family Members

The animals we brought into our family when they were young are now old. We're facing end of life challenges. The biggest question - When Is It Time?

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Thoroughbred Horses

Dominant White and Extreme Sabino in Thoroughbred Race Horses

There are several kinds of “white” in Thoroughbreds. Grey horses turn white with age. Perlino and cremello are not really white, but pale fawn. All true whites are actually pinto.

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Horse Breeds

The Canadian: Canada’s Little Iron Horse is a National Treasure

From pulling ploughs, carrying soldiers into battle and competing at the Spruce Meadows Battle of the Breeds, the versatile Canadian Horse has survived and thrived for 350 years.

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Horse Breeds

The Historic Newfoundland Pony

Sturdy enough for adults yet small and gentle enough for children, the Newfoundland Pony is a link to some now-extinct pony types once found in the British Isles.

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Thoroughbred Horses

Northern Dancer's 1964 Kentucky Derby Victory

E.P. Taylor of Oshawa, Ontario, dreamed of winning the Kentucky Derby with a Canadian-bred horse. Northern Dancer, a rank little colt that nobody wanted, was that horse.

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Thoroughbred Horses

The Arabian Contribution to the Thoroughbred Horse

In England 400 years ago, the speed and endurance of imported Eastern horses exceeded that of Britain's racers. Crossbreeding them led to a superior racehorse: the Thoroughbred.

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Thoroughbred Horses

Pinto Thoroughbred Race Horses

Traditionally, Thoroughbred race horses were just chestnut, bay, grey or black. But coloured Thoroughbreds are becoming more popular, and nothing is more colourful than pinto!

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Horse Breeds

American Leopard Horses, Part 1

The origins of leopard-spotted horses and how they came to the Americas

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Thoroughbred Horses

Kentucky Derby History: Upset Winners and Unexpected Losers

Favourites don't have a great record in the Kentucky Derby. Usually they do place in the top five, but sometimes they are blown away by a horse no one expected to win.

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Thoroughbred Horses

Arabians and Thoroughbreds: Two Types, But Related By Blood

Many Eastern horses (Arabians, Turks and Barbs) were included in the first Thoroughbred registry, the General Stud Book, since they were used to create the English Thoroughbred.

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