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While all horses are beautiful, some of them have extravagant coat colors with an additional wow factor. These unique horse colors have the power to transform an ordinary animal into a magical fairytale creature that turns heads wherever it goes. Generally, the most common horse colors are bay, chestnut, gray, black, and dun. Pinto and spotted coats are also common in certain horse breeds but rare in others. As you’re about to learn, nature can produce some truly unique horse colors you wouldn’t believe exist in real life. They are not only beautiful, but also have a fascinating genetic background…

The beauty of Black Forest Horses is sure to take any horse lover’s breath away. This stunning breed originated in the mountainous Black Forest region of southern Germany. To highlight the dazzling looks of these unique horses, locals often refer to them as the “Pearls of the Black Forest”. Black Forest Horses have been around for nearly six centuries. They were once essential assets to the local community who used these hardy horses in agriculture and forestry. The breed’s docile temperament and gentle nature make the Black Forest Horse easy to train and handle. Although their numbers have plummeted after…

The Miniature Gypsy Vanner is a relatively new horse breed that’s becoming increasingly popular in Europe and North America. They are identical in appearance and temperament to their distant cousins, the Gypsy Vanner. Mini Gypsies are often colored and boast abundant feathering on the legs. They are generally reliable, easy to handle horses which makes them great around children. Most Minature Gypsy Vanners are on average 11 to 13 hands tall, with breeders aiming to reach the 9-hand (36 inches) mark within the decade. These beautiful horses are a delight to look at and have captured the hearts of horse…

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The Rocky Mountain Horse is a stunning breed in both appearance and temperament. Known for their comfortable gaits and affection for humans, these horses are sure to steal your heart! The breed’s history has run parallel to that of the Kentucky Mountain Saddle Horse, and both breeds can be registered with the Mountain Pleasure Horse Association. There are two types of Rocky Mountain Horses: the foundation type and the modern type. These horses are of medium weight, with an average height of 14 to 16. The Rocky Mountain Horse has adapted perfectly to the mountainous region where it’s from. Harsh…

Belgian Draft Horses are giants in the equestrian world. Their massive size comes with immense pulling power, coupled with a gentle spirit and kind heart. These wonderful horses are increasingly popular in the United States, and not just as a workhorse, but also as a riding horse and pet. Also known as the Belgian, the breed originally comes from the Brabant region of Belgium. Although its home country nurtured the breed into existence, it was the United States that developed the Belgian into its modern form. While these horses are quite slender for a heavy draft, they are not lacking…

For many young riders, ponies are the first point of contact with the equestrian world. Ponies are great for beginners as they are less intimidating than horses and can be good-natured and reliable if well trained. The word “pony” actually originated from the old French word “poulenet”, meaning foal. While horses and ponies belong to the same species (Equus ferus caballus), they differ greatly in both appearance and temperament. Due to modern breeding, there are now over 200 pony breeds in the world. Many of them originated in harsh northern climates or mountainous regions, while others developed from the crosses…

The Ardennes Horse is a heavy draft breed that originates from the Ardennes region in France, Belgium, and Luxembourg. Also known as Ardennais, they are famous for their incredible strength, heavy musculature, and docile temperament. However, the Ardennes horse didn’t always have the typical heavy-draft look. Before the 19th century, they stood much shorter and lacked the heavy bone structure of the modern breed. These early Ardennes Horses were popular war horses because of their impressive stamina and pleasant nature. As the breed’s role shifted from war to draft work, its appearance also changed. While Ardennes Horses are not as…

Horses are incredible animals, as they make trusty, loyal partners. These intelligent creatures are capable of learning commands, tricks, patterns, cues, emotions, and much more. The smartest horse breeds include the Arabian, Morgan, Saddlebred, Friesian, Thoroughbred, Clydesdale, Quarter Horse, and Andalusian. These breeds are notable for their willingness to please, quick ability to learn, good demeanor, playfulness, and friendly personalities. Though intelligence varies by the individual horse, these breeds are known in the equestrian world for being particularly smart. They excel in many different disciplines both in and out of the show ring. Many of these particular breeds are also…

Any equestrian can appreciate how difficult it is to choose the 10 horse breeds in the world. It all depends on personal preference and a particular breed’s purpose. However, we have tried to bring you the best horse breeds in many categories. Most of these breeds result from centuries of selective breeding for a specific purpose, such as speed, endurance, versatility, or strength. While some horse breeds differ considerably, they are all part of the same species, Equus ferus caballus. Let us appreciate the unique qualities of these outstanding equines by getting to know them a little better! Most Beautiful…

Endurance riding is an increasingly popular equestrian discipline recognized by the FEI. Races typically range from 25 to 100 miles (40 to 161 km) and include veterinary checkpoints at regular intervals. Endurance horses must be able to cope with distance, weather, and challenging terrain during a race. Riders must also have good stamina and navigation skills to be able to finish the race. The horse and rider combination that completes all sections in the shortest possible time wins! During an endurance event, the health and welfare of horses are of the utmost importance. Endurance is the only FEI discipline where…

From charming cities to stunning castles and rugged landscapes, Scotland is home to some stunning sites. Scotland is also home to some beautiful horses, both big and small. For hundreds of years, horses have played an important part of life in Scotland. Horses and ponies have been bred for pulling carts, plowing fields, and working in coal mines. Five Scottish horse and pony breeds still around today are the Clydesdale, Shetland Pony, Highland Pony, Eriskay Pony, and Garron. Though many of Scotland’s horse and pony breeds are rare, many avid equestrians are working to preserve these magnificent breeds. Here are…

Canada is a vast country, home to busy cities, fierce wildlife, and beautiful, formidable landscapes. The Great White North is also home to some incredible horse breeds. The Canadian horse breeds are the Newfoundland Pony, Canadian Horse, Sable Island Horse, Lac La Croix Indian Pony, and Canadian Rustic Pony. Canada is also home to two Warmblood registries, the Candian Warmblood and the Canadian Sport Horse. Horses have a long history in Canada and these breeds have played an important role in the country’s development. Though most of these breeds are considered rare, there are dedicated owners and breeders working to…

Horses are a wonderfully diverse species that vary greatly in size, shape, and color. As a result of selective breeding throughout history, there are now over 600 horse breeds on the planet. However, while each of these breeds has a unique set of characteristics, they all fit into five broader horse types. These types have developed over time through the need for horses that suit a certain type of work. For example, horses used for riding and covering long distances within a short time needed to be agile and have superior stamina. Whereas, horses that worked on farms and pulled…

Warmbloods dominate the world of equestrian sports due to their impressive athletic abilities, trainable brains, and compliant nature. This middleweight horse type was developed from heavy draft horses by crossing these with light riding horses. As a result, they retained the strong bone and calm nature of coldbloods and the athleticism of hotbloods. However, what is a warmblood horse exactly? A warmblood horse is one of five types of horses that combines the traits of a coldblood and a hotblood horse. They are a versatile type of horse that dominates the highest levels of equestrian sports. Common Warmblood horse breeds…

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Nuevos resultados de análisis de residuos orgánicos de cuencos con borde biselado en Mesopotamia revelan guisos invisibles. The world’s first urban state societies developed around 5500 years ago in Mesopotamia, modern-day Iraq. No other artifact type is more symbolic of this development than the so-called Beveled Rim Bowl (BRB), the first mass-produced ceramic bowl. BRB function and what food(s) these bowls contained has been the subject of debate for over a century. A paper published in The Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports shows that BRBs contained a variety of foods, but especially meat-based meals, most likely bone marrow-flavored stews or…

Se ha descubierto un antiguo complejo de cuevas que se cree que data de la Rus de Kiev en el centro de Kiev en Voznesensky Uzvoz. Dmytro Perov, un conservacionista del Centro de Desarrollo Urbano de Kiev, dijo a Radio Kultura que las cuevas fueron descubiertas junto a una casa demolida que las autoridades de vivienda de Kiev habían considerado insegura para ser habitada. En realidad, Dmytro Perov siguió las pistas de su abuela. La abuela de Perov solía hablar de una gran casa de piedra junto a una antigua cueva, pero nadie sabía su ubicación. Según Perov, que había…

Las arañas comedoras de murciélagos son comunes y aparentemente se arrastran por todos los continentes, excepto la Antártida, devorando varias especies de murciélagos. Aquí, un murciélago muerto atrapado en la red de una hembra en la isla Amami-Oshima, Japón. Solo hay un lugar en el mundo para escapar de las arañas que atrapan murciélagos: la Antártida. Estos arácnidos atrapan y saltan sobre los murciélagos en todo el mundo, dicen los investigadores. Los murciélagos se encuentran entre los grupos de mamíferos más exitosos, con más de 1200 especies de murciélagos que comprenden aproximadamente una quinta parte de todas las especies de…

The Belgian Blue is a breed of beef cattle from Belgium. It may also be known as the Race de la Moyenne et Haute Belgique. Alternative names for this breed include Belgian Blue-White; Belgian White and Blue Pied; Belgian White Blue; Blue; and Blue Belgian. Image The sculpted, heavily muscled look is known as “double muscling”, and is a trait shared by the Piedmontes breed. They are named for their blue-grey mottled hair colour, although it can vary from white to black. Image Many are convinced that farmers have been injecting the ‘bodybuilder bulls’ with steroids sparking a furious row…

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ANIMALS Its eyes are tubular eyes, which are common in deep-sea creatures and consist of a multi-layer retina and a large lens that allows it to detect the maximum amount of light in one direction. “Does anyone know what this is? Have seen a number of these washed up this week,” The Sutherland Shire resident posted on Facebook, and she wasn’t the only one who was intrigued. A beachgoer spotted the creature on a Sydney beach and wondered what it could be. Source: Facebook Another local claimed to have seen them while walking her dog along the sand at Cronulla’s Darook…

This adorable baby tortoise appears to be in a good mood as it emerges from its egg. It was a perfect moment when this tiny tortoise poked its head out of its eggshell and appeared to grin as it saw the outside world for the first time. Alessio Caria, a photographer in Italy, was ecstatic to have witnessed such a historic occasion two weeks ago after spending several months monitoring the eggs he’d discovered in his courtyard. He learned he had unwittiпgly acqυired a pair of slow-footed tortoises after spending so much time iп the oυtdoors. Piccola Magia, which means…