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Friesian Horses

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From Wikipedia: “The Friesian (also Frisian) is a horse breed originating in Friesland, a province of the Netherlands. Although the breed’s conformation resembles that of a light draft horse, Friesians are graceful and nimble for their size. During the Middle Ages, it is believed that the ancestors of Friesian horses…

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Ankole Cattle

By | Cattle

Ankoles are able to utilize poor quality forage and limited quantities of food and water. These survival abilities have allowed them as a breed to not only survive the centuries in Africa but to become established in Europe, South America, Australia and North America. Their life expectancy is more than…

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Fighting The Bit

By | Equipment, Horses

By Dr. Jim & Lynda McCall in The American Quarter Horse Journal, September 21, 2010 The Problem I have been riding my 2-year-old gelding for about three months, but I still can’t seem to get him responsive to the bit. I had his wolf teeth removed before placing the bit…

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