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.

Different Horse Categories:Warmbloods

Today I will tell you about the warmblood category of horses. Warmblood horses aren't actually warmblooded it is just a way people use to classify these horses with similar characteristics. Warmblood horses are a cross between the feisty athletic hot blooded horses and gentle heavier agricultural type horses used on farms. Warmbloods are descended from heavier draft (coldblood) type horses, but not directly. These horses are generally bred for sport. Some of the heavier types are used for driving which is when horses draw a carriage through a course competively. Many horses classified as warmbloods are excellent riding horses. They are midweight and not hot tempered like the hotblood horses. These horses are not as swift as hotbloods, but many make excellent sport horses. Breeds like the Hanovarian, Dutch Warmblood, and Swedish Warmblood can be seen competing in top events. These breeds are bred for competition with people working to constantly improve its performance. In conclusion these horse make great riding horses some even great sport horses.

Different Horse Categories: Coldbloods

There are three main groups of horses warmbloods,coldbloods,and hotbloods. Today I'll be telling you about coldbloods. Coldbloods are big tall horses with a gentle temperament.Draft horses that used to be carriage horses in the old days are among the type of horses classified as "coldbloods". These horses are not actually coldblooded it's just a way for people to classify the different breeds of horses with similar characteristics. Generally speaking coldblooded horses are big and tall. They usually weigh more than the warmbloods and hotbloods. Also they are very strong with very calm and willing temperament. Many of these horses used to pull carriages or plows on farms. They are generally not used for sport as they are much heavier than other horses and slower, but nowadays they are still bred by enthusiasts. These horses are very gentle and it takes a lot to spook them which is why they're great with children. Common coldblood breeds are the Shire, Friesan,Percheron, and Haflinger. Those are what coldblooded horses are.

Different Horse Categories: Intro

 Horses are scientifically known as "equus ferus caballus". There are many breeds of horses. Also though ponies and horses belong to the same species to be a pony a horse must be less than 14.2 hands high at the shoulder. A hand is used to measure a horse and each hand is 4 inches. Horses are also more lanky and swift than ponies who are much sturdily built and compact. Some horses such as Arabians are always considered horses regardless their size. Horses come in an array of different colors. The most common colors are gray (white or gray),chestnut(reddish brown all over including mane and tail),black(all black), bay(reddish brown with black mane and tail),palomino(golden with white mane and tail),buckskin(golden/beige with black mane and tail)strawberry roan( mix of reddish and white hair),darky bay(dark brown with black mane and tail), roan(mix of black and white hair), and of course the horses with white patches( tobiano and overo). Horses also having markings on their face and legs. The ones on the face , basics include the snip( white mark on nose), blaze(broad white mark from forehead to nose),star(small white mark on nose),and stripe(thin stripe from the forehead to an inch or to above muzzle). The ones on the legs are sock(small white patch up to forlock and stockings( white mark halfway up to the knee). Horse usually live about 25-30 years. The generally weigh around a thousand pounds and on average gallop 25 miles a hour at to speed. That is your general information on horses.

Riding Part:5

The gallop is the gait after the canter. It is a four beat gait and has the longest moment of suspension where all four hooves are off the ground. Galloping should only be done by advanced riders as it is the fastest of all gaits and horses tend to get overexcited when asked to do this. Galloping should only be done in a place where there is lots of room such as an open field. It is a very exhilarating gait for both you and your horse when controlled properly. To ask for the gallop you need to go into two point position. Two point position is when you lean slightly forward and lift your weight out of the saddle. To que for the gallop get your horse into an extended canter. Then rise into your two point position. Next squeeze with your calves or give a tap with your whip to get the horse to gallop. Galloping is very fast and horses tend to get overexcited in this pace so before you attempt it make sure you have a good control of your horse in all the other gaits and a strong seat because falling off on this one is going to hurt. There are different paces in even a gallop but there is no collected or extended gallop since it is not a gait used in dressage ;and is mainly just used to get better time and momentum on jump courses or for fun. That is how to gallop a horse.