Paint Horses are easy to recognize from their unique and colorful coats. Once rejected from the equestrian community, they have grown to be one of the most popular horse breeds in North America. Most Paint Horses display a combination of white and another color: bay, black, brown, or chestnut. Less common base colors include palomino, buckskin, dun, cream, champagne, and roan. Generally, Paints are muscular horses with powerful hindquarters and a height ranging from 14 to 16 hands. While the breed is most prevalent in Western disciplines, many Paint Horses are talented hunters or jumpers. They are also ideal as…
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The Fjord Horse is a very unique and easy-to-recognize horse breed that’s native to western Norway. Also known as the Norwegian Fjords, they are small but strong horses with good agility and a calm disposition. Fjord Horses have a distinct outline featuring a strong and thick neck and often a dished face. They are always dun in color and have primitive markings, including a dorsal stripe and zebra markings on the legs. On some horses, horizontal zebra striping even appears on the withers. While the breed doesn’t have specific height requirements, most Fjord Horses stand between 13.1 and 14.2 hands…
Itay is a beautiful country, famous for its delicious food and stunning art. Italy is also home to some of the most beautiful horse breeds in the world. There are over 25 horse breeds with whole or partial Italian heritage. The most common Italian horse breeds are the Italian Heavy Draft, Italian Trotter, Murgese, Sarcidano, Sardinian Anglo-Arab, Bardigiano, and Esperia. In addition, the Haflinger and Lippizan, which are both famous breeds, also owe part of their origins to Italy. Here are fifteen native Italian horse breeds. 1. Italian Heavy Draft Nicole Ciscato / Shutterstock.com The Italian Heavy Draft was first developed…
Horses have been our loyal companions for over 6,000 years. During that time, more than 600 horse breeds developed, either naturally or via selection by humans. Sadly, many horse breeds remain unknown outside their native country or region. In turn, breeds that excel in equestrian sports or are popular in the Western world get more media attention. Everybody’s heard of the speedy Thoroughbred, the graceful Arabian, or the athletic Dutch Warmblood. But have you heard of the rugged Hequ Horse or the raven black Mallorqín? In this article, we pay tribute to the horses few people talk about by exploring…
From the Andes Mountains to Machu Picchu, South America is full of adventure and stunning sights. In addition, you can find some of the most incredible horse breeds in South America. South America is home to some of the most beautiful horse breeds, many of which are gaited as well. The most recognizable South American and Latin American breeds include the Mangalarga Marchador, Puerivan Paso, Paso Fino, Falabella, Criollo, Chilean Horse, Campeiro, Campolina, Brazilian Sport Horse, and Pampa. Many of these exquisite horses owe their origins to Spanish horses. Here are ten Latin and South American horse breeds. 1. Mangalarga Marchador…
“It was the night of November 26th. My appetite had been crazy that whole week, my breasts swollen, and my stomach a little nauseous. I just had a gut feeling I was pregnant. After picking my fiancé up from work, I knew the first thing we had to do before going home was to pick up a pregnancy test. I got home and went straight to the bathroom. We then waited what seemed like the longest 4 minutes of my life. We saw one line and soon another, I was pregnant! I knew right then and there it was a…
Shetland Ponies hold a special place in the hearts of equestrians worldwide. Because of their small size and friendly nature, they are often a young horse rider’s first pony. The Shetland Pony originates from the Scottish Shetland Isles, located 105.6 miles (170 km) northeast of the mainland. This fluffy pony breed is easy to recognize from its short legs, deep girth, and springy stride. Often called “Shetties” in the horse world, they can be of any color except spotted. The most common colors in the breed are black, bay, chestnut, and pinto. Shetland Ponies are equally suitable for riding and…
From the Northern Lights to snow-peaked mountains, Scandinavia has some of the most breathtaking views in the world. There are also some remarkable horse breeds that call this subregion home. Common horse breeds native to Scandinavia include the Gotland Pony, North Swedish Horse, Scandinavian Coldblooded Trotter, Swedish Ardennes, Swedish Warmblood, Norwegian Fjord, Dole, and Nordlandshest/Lyngshest. These magnificent breeds play an important part in Scandinavian culture and are popular for their hardness and good looks. Here are eight Norwegian and Swedish horse breeds. 1. Gotland Pony Carlos Aranguiz / Shutterstock.com The Gotland Pony is a very old Swedish breed, believed to…
“The excitement was overwhelming as we awaited the arrival of our fourth child, a little girl. I felt there was something different about this baby during pregnancy, but couldn’t quite figure out what it was. She was born via emergency C-section, but the biggest surprise came when we found out she had Down syndrome. I was in shock. I felt so many emotions at the same time; I was actually numb. The life and dreams I imagined for this baby for nine months seemed to be taken from me in an instant. So many thoughts and questions entered my mind. Would I be…
India is one of the largest countries in the world and is home to the magnificent Taj Mahal, as well as some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. Though they are not well known around the world, India also has some of the most unique and stunning horse breeds. There are nine common Indian horse breeds: the Marwari, Kathiawari, Spiti, Bhutia, Manipuri, Zanskari, Bhimthadi, Chummarti, and Sikang. These nine horse breeds have full or partial origins in India. Horses play an important part in the economy in rural India. They have many important roles including agricultural work, transportation,…
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The Persian Empire once dominated a large area of the Middle East. The people of Persia had an eye for horse breeding, developing athletic, beautiful, and fiery horse breeds. During its height, the Persian Empire covered modern-day Iran, Egypt, and Turkey, along with parts of Afghanistan and Pakistan. The most recognizable Persian horse breeds still around today are the Asil Arabian, Caspian, Turkmen, Kurdish, Tchenarani, Darashouri, and Bakhtiari. These magnificent horse breeds trace back all the way to Persian times. Here are seven native Persian horse breeds. 1. Asil Arabian WLen / Shutterstock.com Asil horses come from a long line of…
Una familia de Texas recibió una grata sorpresa cuando la hija de Cmycherrytree, Angel, recogió una rosa para su madre. Dentro había un lagarto anolis verde dormido, anidado perfectamente en los pétalos. “Mi hija me recogió una rosa…” Crédito de la imagen: Cmycherrytree “Nos llevamos una sorpresa cuando fuimos a olerla”. Crédito de la imagen: Cmycherrytree “Parecía tan acogedor y tranquilo que no pudimos soportar molestarlo”. Crédito de la imagen: Cmycherrytree Sin embargo, no dejes que estas imágenes te engañen. Encontrado en la parte sureste de América del Norte, el Carolina o anolis verde es ferozmente territorial. Incluso se les…
A unique medical case has occurred in the UK. Beata Bienias, 37, underwent IVF when she was already pregnant with twins. The term was so short that the doctors simply did not notice the fertilized egg and implanted another embryo into the woman. As a result, after 10 years of treatment and despair, the couple became the happy parents of three babies, born on the same day but conceived at different times. Beata and her husband Pavel dreamed of children. But for 10 years of marriage, they did not manage to conceive a child in a natural way. The problem…
También llamado Puente del Diablo, Rakotzbrücke en Alemania parece sacado de un cuento de hadas. El puente y su reflejo forman un círculo de piedra perfecto, sin importar desde dónde lo mires. Fuente de la imagen: Guías aproximadas El nombre “Puente del Diablo” se debe a que en 1860, cuando se construyó, tales estructuras se consideraban tan peligrosas o milagrosas que debían haber sido construidas por Satanás. Por supuesto, el Rakotzbrücke no fue construido por el diablo, sino por un tal Rötschke, después de que adquirió la propiedad del parque. El rico terrateniente, amante de la naturaleza, convirtió el jardín…
Los delfines son algunos de los mamíferos más inteligentes que existen, pero eso no significa que sean propensos a los demonios que son los tiburones cortadores de galletas. Pero los tiburones cortadores de galletas ¿No debería su nombre significar que son adorables? ¡Lo siento, no! Nuestra historia ni siquiera termina ahí. Todavía tienes que ver los horrores del pez vampiro que literalmente puede comerte de adentro hacia afuera. Si eso no te interesa, ¿qué tal dos juegos de mandíbulas? ¿Suena como algo que aparecería en tus pesadillas? ¡Entonces sigue mirando! Para cualquier inquietud sobre derechos de autor, contáctenos a nuestra…
El último de los unicornios siberianos: ¿Qué pasó con las bestias legendarias de un solo cuerno del tamaño de un mamut? Elasmotherium es una especie de rinoceronte extinto también conocido como el rinoceronte gigante y el unicornio siberiano gigante. que ha estado viviendo en las eras del Plioceno tardío y Pleistoceno en la región euroasiática. Fueron documentados hace 2,6 millones de años, pero los nuevos fósiles se documentaron hace unos 29.000 años. La especie más conocida aquí, el E. Sibiricum, que era del tamaño de un mamut, cubierto de pelo, se suponía que tenía un gran cuerno que sobresalía de…
¡Bienvenidos! Acabas de entrar en la cueva más grande del mundo, un mundo en sí mismo. Con más de 200 m de altura, 150 m de ancho y 5 km de largo, la cueva de Hang Son Doong en Vietnam es tan grande que tiene su propio río, jungla e incluso clima. El fotógrafo australiano John Spies, que dirige una excelente casa de huéspedes llamada Cave Lodge en Tailandia, pasó una semana fotografiando las maravillas naturales de la cueva y al puñado de turistas que pueden pagar hasta $3000 para maravillarse con su belleza. A algunos de los lugares que…
Gustave es el nombre de un “monstruo acuático” de la familia de los cocodrilos del Nilo. Tiene un peso de 907 kg con una longitud de cabeza a cola de 5,1 metros. Se estima que Gustave tiene más de 70 años y pesa alrededor de 1 tonelada. Es el cocodrilo confirmado más grande jamás visto en África. Su patria es la República de Burundi en África Oriental. Los nativos consideran que el cocodrilo Gustave es una verdadera bestia. También es el cocodrilo más grande del continente, habiéndose comido a muchas personas. Los nativos creen que Gustave atacó y asoló al…
On May 24, before reaching the hospital, a Nevada woman gave birth in the front seat of a moving car. And all this happened in front of her husband (who was driving) and three children. At the request of his father, the 10-year-old son filmed the whole process on video, which later appeared on the network, sʜᴏᴄᴋɪɴɢ the public. American Rudy Napier was expecting her fourth child, a little girl named Jolee. On May 24, Mike Anthony Addison took his wife Rudy Napier to the clinic. This was supposed to be the last scheduled checkup before the birth. But along…
Dos pequeños trozos de metal, enterrados por separado, pero cerca uno del otro, resultaron ser partes de la misma espada vikinga ornamentada. Separada hace 1.200 años, la primera parte de la espada ‘Reina de Gausel’ fue encontrada en una granja en Stavanger, Noruega, el año pasado por un cazador de tesoros aficionado. La segunda mitad fue desenterrada por su amigo y compañero aficionado a la detección de metales la semana pasada, y resulta que los dos trozos se unieron perfectamente, formando parte de una enorme espada de la era vikinga, llamada ‘D-sword’, informa Live Science. Los posibles orígenes francos En…
Are you going to be the mother or father of a child soon, and are you looking for the perfect name for your baby? If you need inspiration, we are going to share with you the boy’s names that will be trending in 2023. From the most popular to the most exclusive in terms of meaning, as well as the latest trends and names given by celebrities to their newly born children. Nothing less than 52 boy’s names will be a trend in 2023. Get inspired and start making your list; among these names could be your son’s! And if…
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Chances of having a twin pregnancy are increased by maternal age (30+). Fraternal twinning is genetically predisposed and the result of a woman releasing more than one egg at the same time. Identical twins are the result of a random split of a single egg and cannot be genetically predisposed. Male twins will not have twins unless their wives have the ability to produce two eggs. Identical twins share the same DNA but do not have the same fingerprints. 1 in 250 pregnancies can result in identical twins. 22 % percent of twins are left-handed compared to 10% in singletons.…