Fun facts: Jane, Diamon and Dinky. A special trio
Fun facts: Jane, Diamon and Dinky. A special trio “There is no creature in the universe that can hope to compete with a beautiful Hackney horse in terms of personality, bearing, gait and brilliance of action”. The modern Hackney horse is the result of crossbreeding between high-quality English breeds that took place in the 18th […]
CURIOSITY: The eighty-dollar champion, Snowman’s story on screen
CURIOSITY: The eighty-dollar champion, Snowman’s story on screen After Seabiscuit and Jappeloup, the legend of Snowman and Herry De Leyer will soon be on the big screen. The story of Snowman is not only a true tale of redemption and courage, but also a powerful symbol of hope that is now preparing to hit the […]
Breeds: Hackney, the carriage horse par excellence
Breeds: HACKNEY, THE CARRIAGE PAR EXCELLENCE “There is no creature in the universe that can hope to compete with a beautiful Hackney horse in terms of personality, bearing, gait and brilliance of action”. The modern Hackney horse is the result of crossbreeding between high-quality English breeds that took place in the 18th century, mainly in […]
Fun Fact: can horses have blue eyes?
Curiosity: can horses have blue eyes? Fun Fact: can horses have blue eyes? The blue-eyed horse is shrouded in myth and legend. In the past, many associated the rarity of this color with negative traits such as madness or untrustworthiness. Some even believed that such horses were more prone to tumors. In gypsy lore, a […]
Fun fact: why do horses yawn?
Fun fact:why do horses yawn? The meaning of a horse’s yawn is different from that of a human being. Let’s discover together the main reasons why it does so: Pain or discomfort: yawning can be a sign of discomfort, indicating the possible presence of colic, mouth pain or inner ear problems. Tension release: horses may […]
Fun fact: is it true that horses sleep standing up?
Fun fact:is it true that horses sleep standing up? Horses are known for their ability to sleep standing up, but, like all equids, they can also rest sitting or lying on their side, especially on fresh, clean straw, which they love to roll around in. There are two main reasons, one anatomical and the other […]
Discovering the “zebrallo”
Discovering the “zebrallo” The Zebrallo or “Zorse” is the hybrid resulting from the cross between a horse and a zebra, usually a male zebra and a female horse, but crossbreeding between a female zebra and a horse is also possible. There are also crosses with donkeys from which comes the “Zonkey” or the cross with […]
Interesting fact: the Lipizzaner horse & the Vienna School of Advanced Dressage
Interesting fact: the Lipizzaner horse & the Vienna School of Advanced Dressage The history of the Lipizzaner horse, a breed named after the town of Lipica in Slovenia, where the stud farm was founded, is closely linked to the history of the Habsburgs, who ruled over much of Europe during the Baroque period for 650 […]
10 interesting facts about horses
10 interesting facts about horses HORSES BOND WITH A FRIEND Every horse chooses a best friend within its herd. Horses have a real need for social contact. For this reason, horses that live in stables are able to develop a truly special relationship with their owner. MEMORIA DA…ELEFANTEI cavalli hanno una memoria molto attiva. Ricordano […]