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link to 20 Incredible & Fascinating Facts About The Akhal Teke

20 Incredible & Fascinating Facts About The Akhal Teke

With its heavenly-like sheen and elegant appearance, there’s no denying the Akhal Teke (pronounced Ah-Khal Teh-key) is a real eye-catching horse but there’s far more to this horse than its...

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link to 11 Incredible & Fascinating Facts About The Friesian

11 Incredible & Fascinating Facts About The Friesian

There’s no question that Friesian horses have a 'wow' factor. Their conformation, stunning looks, and presence are unmatched. It is no surprise that Friesians are a go-to for cinema, parades, and...

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link to The 8 Fastest Horse Breeds In The World & Their Top Speeds

The 8 Fastest Horse Breeds In The World & Their Top Speeds

I’m sure we’ve all got a romantic picture in our minds of horses galloping, with the wind in their manes and tail, freely across open fields but while this may just be a figment of our...

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link to 17 Incredible & Fascinating Facts About The Appaloosa

17 Incredible & Fascinating Facts About The Appaloosa

With its striking coat pattern, there’s no mistaking the Appaloosa but there’s much more to this eye-catching breed than just their distinctive markings. Often wrongly claimed to be nothing more...

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link to Hot, Warm & Cold Blooded: What Do They Mean? Understanding Horse Types

Hot, Warm & Cold Blooded: What Do They Mean? Understanding Horse Types

You may have heard of a horse being described as hot-blooded or cold-blooded, or seen a horse for sale that’s listed as a warmblood but are they really talking about a horse’s body temperature?...

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link to 13 Of The Rarest Breeds In The World That Might Surprise You.

13 Of The Rarest Breeds In The World That Might Surprise You.

We often talk about how popular a particular breed is and how many thousands of registered horses that breed has but this means that some of the rarer breeds, despite still being popular in their own...

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