Another episode of our Horse Breeds around the World Series. Today we talk about a rare breed of horses both in its homeland as well as in the world: The Karabagh Horse from the tiny region of Berg-Karabagh between Armenia and Azerbaijan. In the 1990s a few of these horses found their way to GermanyContinue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 282: Karabagh – The Golden Horse of Azerbaijan”
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Horse Podcast Ep 232: Unusual Horse Breeds
How many unusual horse breeds do you think there are? Of the 350 + breeds of horses in the world in today’s EQA 232, we are going to talk about 8 of them. Some dating back over 5000 years. From new breeds to extinct ones we cover the breeds that stand out for their distinctContinue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 232: Unusual Horse Breeds”
Horse Podcast Ep 227: Mangalarga Marchador – The Gaited Horse of Brazil
Another episode of our Horse Breeds around the World Series. Today we talk about a horse breed from South America: The Mangalarga Marchador, national horse breed of Brazil. A gaited horse, this breed is known for its versatility, smoothness and trainability. I am have invited two experts on the breed who can tell us allContinue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 227: Mangalarga Marchador – The Gaited Horse of Brazil”
Horse Podcast Ep 190: Budenny Horses – The Last Gold of Russia
Another episode of our Horse Breeds around the World Series. Today we talk about a Russian Horse Breed, the Budenny Horse. Bred as a Cavalry mount in the Southern Russian steppes near the Don River, the breed has found friends in many countries who value its versatility and athleticism. I talk with Karina Rapp theContinue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 190: Budenny Horses – The Last Gold of Russia”
Horse Podcast Ep 184: Shagya Arabians – Talented Allrounders from Hungary
Another episode of our Horse Breeds around the World Series. Today we talk about another Austro-Hungarian horse breed again, the Shagya Arabian whose modern home is in Hungary. Bred as a horse for the military in the 19th century, it was known as Arabian horse till after the Second World War, when the breed wasContinue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 184: Shagya Arabians – Talented Allrounders from Hungary”
Horse Podcast Ep 167: Paso Fino – The Smoothest Horse in the World
Another episode of our Horse Breeds around the World Series. Today I am talking with Britta Mülle from Germany about her passion for Paso Fino Horses. This horse breed from Latin America is well-known for ist smooth gaits, elegant looks and gentle but spirited character. Popular in the show ring but also a great, sure-footedContinue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 167: Paso Fino – The Smoothest Horse in the World”
Horse Podcast Ep 157: Curly Horses – The Hypoallergenic Allrounder
Another episode of our Horse Breeds around the World Series. Today I am talking with Sherry Bedard about a special and rare breed: the North American Curly Horse. This breed is unique as it has a very special coat which is curly in most of the horses. Besides being curly, it is also hypoallergenic soContinue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 157: Curly Horses – The Hypoallergenic Allrounder”
Horse Podcast Ep 154: A Quest to Ride Every Horse Breed in the World
There are around 400 different horse breeds in the world and Alyssa Mathews wants to ride them all! An Equestrian Adventuress from a young age on, she fascinated by different riding styles, breeds and types of horses. Finally, a couple of years ago, she started her quest Discover the Horse and travels through the USAContinue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 154: A Quest to Ride Every Horse Breed in the World”
Horse Podcast Ep 143: Bosnian Mountain Horse – Pony of the Balkans
Another episode of our Horse Breeds around the World Series. Today we turn our attention towards South-Eastern Europe which is home to a little known horse breed, the Bosnian Mountain Horse. These small horses are sure-footed, tough and can carry heavy loads up and down their rugged home of the Dinaric Alps. Today there isContinue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 143: Bosnian Mountain Horse – Pony of the Balkans”
Horse Podcast Ep 129: Missouri Fox Trotter – The Horse of the Ozark Mountains
Another episode of our Horse Breeds around the World Series. Today we talk about a lesser-known American breed of horses which is iconic for the state of Missouri and which was breed to ride and settle the Ozark Mountains. The settlers wanted to have a comfortable, sure footed riding horse which could be also usedContinue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 129: Missouri Fox Trotter – The Horse of the Ozark Mountains”