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Are you a horse lover?

Horses are easy to like if you can get past their itimidating size. They are very friendly and curious and generally like most people. They are good at reading body language, so if you are afraid of them, they are likely to be afraid of you.

Some horse lovers think of them as pets, like one of their dogs or cats - the only difference is that they can't live in your house (usually!).

Because horses are rarely used as a piece of equipment necessary for transportation or farming any more, they have become an animal that is used for sport or recreation. Many horse owners spend lots of money to feed, house, train, and care for them.

There are three Olympic sports that use horses: Dressage, Jumping, and Eventing. If you want to know more go to Opympic Horse Sports.

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"Horses make you feel good!

Horses let you be yourself!"

Types of Horses 

A Horse For Everyone

There are many breeds of horses. Some are better suited for riding while others are bred for pulling a cart or carriage. Some horses are very tall while others aren't much bigger than a large dog. One type of horse is better for English riding while others are better for Western riding, however horses can be very versatile and are able to perform in lots of areas. Thoroughbreds are usually bred for racing but they also perform well at dressage, hunter/jumper sports, as well as some western disciplines. Horses were domesticated hundreds of years ago and have been used by man for riding and other forms of transportation, as well as animals for farming.

There are many horse breed registries in countries all over the world. If you want to find one visit this website: Horse Breeds and clink on the type of breed to see all the registries. Each one has specific conformation and pedigree requirements. Some are very purebred type registries only allowing horses with pure pedigrees into their books, while others are looking for specific types and are more liberal with the pedigree requirements. Many of them have specific brands that are usually placed on the horses left hip when they are accepted into the registry. There are also a lot of mixed breed horses with no registration papers performing well in many areas or the horse world.

Whatever horse sport or job that you want to do - there is a horse out there that can do it for you. They come in lots of colors, shapes, sizes, and temperaments. You can even have one just to decorate your yard or pasture!

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People have used horses for thousands of years, for transportation, food, and machinery. Over time People have developed different ways to get the same jobs done. Today horses are kept for their owners to enjoy and ride for pleasure. Horses are used...

From Charles de Kunffy:

"In partnership with a horse, one is seldom lacking for thought, emotion and inspiration. One is always attended by a great companion."

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Patrick - My 1997 Dutch Warmblood Stallion

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Books About Horses 

Learn more about horses

Half Broke Horses

Half Broke Horses

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Half Broke Horses: A True-Life Novel

Half Broke Horses: A True-Life Novel

by: Jeannette Walls

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Horse Soldiers: The Extraordinary Story of a Band of US Soldiers Who Rode to Victory in Afghanistan

Horse Soldiers: The Extraordinary Story of a Band of US Soldiers Who Rode to Victory in Afghanistan

by: Doug Stanton

Amazon Price: $16.38 (as of 11/29/2009) Buy Now

Wonderful World of Horses Coloring Book (Dover Coloring Book)

Wonderful World of Horses Coloring Book (Dover Coloring Book)

by: John Green

Amazon Price: $3.99 (as of 11/29/2009) Buy Now

Out Stealing Horses: A Novel

Out Stealing Horses: A Novel

by: Per Petterson

Amazon Price: $10.08 (as of 11/29/2009) Buy Now

Movies About Horses 

Which Horse Movie Do You Like Best?

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The Horse Whisperer

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Wild Horse Redemption

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by LindaW

Hi! My name is Linda. I own Lost World Farms,LLC which consists of a small warmblood horse breeding, training, and riding facility in Highland,Michiga... (more)

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