Friesian

    The Friesian is a breed of horse that originated from Friesland which is located in the Netherlands. They are a draft breed, but they have a lighter build compared to the heavy boned structure of others in the same category. The Friesian is a powerfully muscled horse with a thick mane and tail, feathered feet, and gorgeous elegant movement. They are considered coldblood horses because they are a draft breed and range from 14.2- 17 hands high.  Friesans have to be pure black in order to be registered and rarely have any white markings. The only white marking that is allowed is a small white star on their forehead. They used to sometimes come in a chestnut color as well but many breeders tried to get rid of that gene since it was considered a fault to have a chestnut Friesian. The Friesian is thought of to descend from powerful war horses that were used to carry knights in medieval times. Nowadays there are two main types of Friesans. One is the classic " baroque"  type whose body structure resembles more closely to it's strong war horse ancestors. The second is the "sport horse" type who is leaner and more finer built. These horses are energetic with a nice docile temperament. They can be used for carriage, but also make fine mounts especially for dressage. Overall this stunning breed is a great choice to be your four legged hoofed companion and mount.

Hanoverians

  Hanovariens are a breed of horse. They are of the warmblood category and great riding horses.  Hanovariens originated from Germany and are one the best and oldest warmblood breed. They are excellent sport horses and have bloodlines that lead back to many different horse breeds including the Thouroughbred which gives them more athletic traits. Hanoverians are bred very selectively to ensure that the breed is improved and no bad traits are passed on. Many of these horses are graded and have to pass certain standerds in order to be bred. Due to these strict standards that only allow the best of the best, Hanovarians have won gold medals in all the three Olympic events, dressage, cross country, and show jumping. These horses are specifically bred to have pretty elastic gaits that can be used in dressage while at the same time be able to preform excellently at jumping as well. These horses are very elegant and athletic with a nice trainable disposition. Their most common colors are chestnut, bay, gray, and black, and they stand anywhere from 15.3-17.2 hands high. In conclusion Hanovarians are excellent sport and riding horses with a great disposition useful for anyone who wants to move forward in the competitive world of riding.

Different Horse Categories:Hotbloods

  Today I'll be telling you about the hotblood category of horses. These horses are incredible athletes. They are very sleek, slender, and fast. There are only three breeds of hotblood horses. One is the Arabian, next is the Thoroughbred, and lastly is the Anglo-Arabian which is a cross between a Thoroughbred and Arabian. Hotbloods dominate the competitive world of horses. Thoroughbreds are known to be the fastest horses and can be seen all over racetracks. Also some of them are bred for jumping and are exceptional at that as well. Thoroughbreds are such great athletes, that many competitive breeds of horses have traces of their blood to improve their athleticism.  Arabians are also known for their swiftness but more than that they are known for their endurance. They can go miles and miles without food or water which is why they are used in endurance races that can go on for 90+ miles. Anglo-Arabians combine both traits of Thoroughbreds and Arabians which means they get a Thoroughbreds speed with the endurance of Arabian, and a good bone structure which also makes them excellent jumpers. Due to all those great qualities Anglo-Arabians make excellent Cross-Country horses which requires horses to race over a long jumping course. Though Hotbloods are great athletes they're personality can be hard to handle. They are incredibly brave and spirited but with that comes horses that easily spook and are highstrung. Their  personality is great in competitions and for very advanced riders but beginners should steer clear of these horses as they are very unpredictable. That's all you need to know about hotbloods.