The Icelandic horse was originally developed by the Vikings and brought to Iceland around 900 AD. It’s a small almost pony size animal but is unique in that they are the only horses allowed in Iceland. This has kept the breed very pure over the centuries. Besides being good looking…
I have no idea where it originated but when you want a horse to stop we’ve all learned to say “whoa”. Except in dressage where no verbal commands are allowed. Unfortunately horses don’t grow up naturally knowing what whoa means. Beginners typically try to pull back hard on the reins…
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“There’s nothing in life that’s worth doin’ if it cain’t be done from a horse.” –Cowboy Poet Red Steagall One of my favorite events of the year is attending the Californios Ranch Roping and Stock Horse Contest in Red Bluff, California every April. This is a competition based on real…
