All About the Morgan Horse
The state of Vermont sits just north of western Massachusetts, and in the late 1780s, a man named Justin Morgan moved his family from Springfield,…
Samantha Johnson
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Samantha Johnson is a freelance writer and the author of several books, including The Field Guide to Horses, (Voyageur Press, 2009). She raises Welsh Mountain Ponies in northern Wisconsin and is a certified horse show judge. She loves Corgis and shares her home with her Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Peaches.
Meet the Lusitano
Take a look at a map of Europe and you’ll see a portion of land in the southwest that almost touches Africa. That region—containing the…
Breed Spotlight: The Rocky Mountain Horse
The Rocky Mountain region of the United States is notable for its breathtaking mountainous beauty, but despite what you might think, it’s not the birthplace…
All About Miniature Horses
While we all know Miniature Horses are adorably cute, sometimes we focus so much on riding that we miss all the other great things that…
Meet the Marwari Horse
Your local stable is probably home to plenty of familiar horse breeds like Thoroughbreds and Arabians, but there’s one breed that you likely won’t find…
Meet the Fell Pony
Have you ever looked at a beautiful, black Friesian horse and thought, “I’d love to ride one of those, but they seem so big!” Well,…
Meet the Missouri Fox Trotter
Hailing from the Ozarks region of the United States, the Missouri Fox Trotting Horse is an American original. The breed is known as a superior…
Meet the Rocky Mountain Horse
What kind of horse is commonly seen with a chocolate-colored coat contrasted by a flashy flaxen mane and tail? It’s the Rocky Mountain Horse! But…
Trail Riding Tips
Sunshine, a light breeze, birds singing … some days are just made for trail rides. If you can’t wait to hit the trail on your…
The Ancient Breed of the Akhal-Teke
When you think of ancient history, what comes to mind: Egyptian pyramids? The Trojan War? The Akhal-Teke horse? The Akhal-Teke might not be the first…
