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Appaloosas are cited in ancient European and Asian art. They were brought to the Americas and developed by the Nez Perce people, near the Palouse River in the northwestern United States- hence the name.
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The famous Pony Express mail service across the North American continent spanned 2,000 miles from Missouri to California. After galloping 20 miles, day or night, horse were replaced with fresh ones at Pony Express stations.
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Thickness of skin varies in some breeds, making some horses more reactive and sensitive to touch. Arabians and Thoroughbreds are known to be thin-skinned.
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Descended from Arabian stock, the Thoroughbred can rightly be said to be the most important modern breed of horse. Its development over the last 250 years has been phenomenal. It was initially bred entirely for racing for the amusement of the British royalty, aristocracy and gentry, but the popularity of the sport among the general […]
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Bathing no more than once a month with shampoo is probably best. Too much shampoo can deplete the horse’s natural oils, making the coat dull and unprotected.
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Chaps, short for chaparejos pronounced “shaps” by most horsemen. These leather britches, or leggings, were an important cowboy accessory, worn to prevent injury to the legs while chasing cattle.
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The Triple Crown consists of three races for three-year-old Thoroughbreds that must be won in succession. There are Triple Crown events in many countries around the world: winning the Triple Crown is a rare achievement in all of them. The races consist of The Kentucky Derby, The Preakness and The Belmont.