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Mention horses in California and some people will give you a bit of a strange look. Those who are unfamiliar with California with the exception of wine country in the Napa Valley and major cities like San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego, for example, might wonder exactly where people in California would keep their horses. Of course, horses have been kept in California even into the modern age, even by ordinary Californians.
Most famously, Californian Ronald Reagan owned horses and was very fond of going on a ride, whenever he was at home. While the Reagan’s occupied the White House, both Ronald and Nancy were the proud owners of Arabian horses. Ronald Reagan’s horse was a white Arabian stallion named El Alamein, gifted to him in 1981 by the Mexican President, Jorge. Nancy’s horse was a chestnut gelding named Catalina Muzraff.
Just as the Reagan’s had their own working ranch called, Rancho del Cielo, near Santa Barbara, California, to the north and west of Los Angeles, many Californian’s have working ranches and farms in every nook and cranny of the state.
Likewise, those who do their research will find that horses in California don’t just exist on working cattle ranches. At many of the state’s Pacific Coast beaches, it’s possible to enjoy horseback riding on the beach. The same is true for those who are visiting the state’s redwood forests, the Sierra Mountains and various other areas throughout the state.
That doesn’t mean that all of the horses in California are only there for the benefit of those who are working on a cattle ranch or for tourists, plenty of regular folks who live in California also own horses. After all, with a trailer in tow, they too can take their horse and ride along the shore, on trails in the forests, in state parks and even in the Sierras.
Many others look for horses in California because, well, like anywhere else, they have a love of the animal and have the space to keep one. They know that they are able to take long rides in meadows and pastures. They know that their kids can benefit from learning to care for horses (in fact, one program uses horses in California to boost the self-esteem and nurturing abilities of kids and teens who are struggling). Others want to be able to work with horses and train them for rodeo events and other competitions. In some California counties, horse racing is an extremely popular sport.
Therefore, when it comes to horses in California, it’s impossible to say that there is only a single breed that is most common. For those who are involved in racing and training horses for the racetrack, Thoroughbreds are a popular choice. Many choose Arabian horses for their beauty. Paint horses are common. And, of course, when it comes to ranching and rodeo horses in California, the American Quarter Horse is as popular and common as it is in Texas and Nevada.
When looking at horses for sale in California, part of the decision will be made based on why the person is buying a horse, in the first place. Someone who is planning to work their horse on a ranch is not going to look for a Thoroughbred or a warmblood horse; they are going to look at the American Quarter Horse, or possibly a Pinto or Paint horses, because those horses are better suited to the buyers’ needs. Likewise, someone who is looking for horses in California because they intend to train it for dressage are going to look for different horses, than someone who will be racing or simply riding casually.
It’s important to have an understanding of horse breeds and what constitutes a healthy horse when you’re looking at a list of horses for sale. The condition of the horse’s hair, teeth, hearing and eyesight are important. The horse’s hooves should be strong and healthy. The horse should have a solid muscle structure and, those who are looking for horses in California know, the legs of the horse should be straight and free of bumps and scars that could indicate a previous injury. Because not every injury a horse has sustained will be clearly documented or visible, it’s always important to have a horse checked out by a veterinarian before making a purchase.
Despite the way people from across the world may perceive California in their mind’s eye, horses in California are quite popular and provide their owners with a great way to see some of the state’s beautiful landscapes. Choosing a horse is a matter of understanding the reason why you are buying a horse, what breed of horse is best for that purpose, and focusing on finding a horse with the right disposition and temperament to create a long lasting relationship – something that’s true whether you are buying horses in California or somewhere elsewhere.
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Help answer the question about horse breeding
Mule enthusiasts- how much does the parental horse breed affect the mule?Sorry, I didn't know how to word the question better!
What is the most popular type of horse to use to get a good mule? Can an Arabian give the mule more of a dished head? How about a Peruvian Paso? Will the mule inherit the gait? I've seen a few paint mules and one with the Appaloosa blanket.
And before everybody jumps my butt about the flooded horse market, I know! I have no intention of breeding for mules. This is just a question, nothing more to it.
Thanks for your time.
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Phil Wiskell is a writer for HorseClicks.com, popular classifieds of horses for sale, horse trailers, farms for sale.
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dude, you own! this looks identical to a photograph
it’s almost like a photo
great painting 
There is a awful breeder in Goldsboro NC , off of Hwy 70. Every thing about that place is bad. There is many horse farms in that area but this is the only bad one.
Go get'em!
Actually, generally the horse is switched with a dummy for semen collection, NOT another horse. It's called teasing. A mare in heat is used to arouse the stallion from the other side of a solid fence (to avoid injury to the mare). The stallion then mounts the dummy and they are able to collect his semen.
First learn conformations. Learn them well enough to tell when a horse should and should not be a good jumper.
Second Read about breeding including line breeding and other forms of inbreeding (Responsible breeders avoid both as these two practices have caused many genetic abnormalities in several breeds).
Third choose horses with not only a good conformation but a good heart and a sound mind.
Fourth Learn genetics. Learn as much as possible. A good background in biology would be good for this.
Fifth to get the benefits of line breeding without the disadvantages (though admittedly this takes longer) learn to breed like conformations to get like conformations.
Sixth Cull when necessary. This means to remove unsuitable horses from the gene pool by preventing them from breeding. Gelding studs and spaying or simply selling mares with a contract stipulating no breeding(not quite as effective since some owners cheat). Culling by selling them to people who may use them to breed is unethical for horses with any type of defect.
Seven Keep the best horses for yourself simply because they are your future breeders.
A-W-E-S-O-M-E your works is very awesome! cool!!!! very good
Cns, I love to stallion shop. Sure is good to dream….. Here are 3 of my favorits!!!
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRMamhyDchs
Primavera Brio– Brio was a solid third in '97 World Jr Horse Reining at the Morgan Grand National as a 3 year old at 7 months under saddle.
http://www.gabcreekfarm.com/briotrot708one.jpg
http://www.gabcreekfarm.com/Briohead9yrsfall.jpg
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L J Morning Reveille
http://www.tindomorgans.com/reveille.html
I would check out the reports that the US government does, especially through the USDA and extension offices. They offer a 2002 census of agriculture and their website offers some great data.
http://www.nass.usda.gov/Census_of_Agriculture/2002/Quick_Facts/index.asp
If you have Excel or a basic spreadsheet program, you can do it yourself. Just build a sheet with all the ponies names (or numbers if you tag them if you have that many), and make columns for vet, farrier, breeding, expected foaling date, etc. You can have a column for random notes, color and identifying marks, whatever you want. You can even put in costs, and Excel will make charts for you, so you can see what your expenses are like. Its really easy to keep track of stuff on there…I use Excel for my business and love it.
wich program he is for doing this ? beside a tablet ofc
i use photoshop
There is a game out called Horsez. Ive seen it for PC and PS2. U start out at a riding academy or something like that and do different things with your like groom bathe and clean stalls. There are other things to do too. Hope this helps and gives u an idea.
awesome stuff man,….ama practice hard to get to yo level!
HOLY CRAP! Comparing this to the original picture, they’re identical!
Awesome work Williamsshamir
Great video.
Much love Kat
Horses are one animal that doesn't particularly care what the climate and elevation are. Horses do prefer open grassy areas, the Deccan Plateau would be an excellent area. Horses are a herd/prey animal and they get nervous if they cannot see a good distance (ie there may be a tiger hiding in those bushes!). Even a horse who has never seen a predator in his/her life has this instinct that behind every bush is something that wants to eat him/her. Keeping a horse in this kind of situation causes long term stress, which reduces the horse's fertility.
The important thing is to feed them correctly, which means a fine balance between grasses and grains, and to make sure they are well wormed. They can live on grass only and be healthy, grain is a nice extra but can be easily overused by the inexperienced and cause diseases such as founder and colic.
Also, make sure their reproductive systems are clean and disease free. Infection is the primary cause of mares infertility and miscarriage (spontaneous abortion). This means limiting the stallion's access to the mares and cleaning the stallion's sheath every few months.
And above all, make sure the horses are good specimens of their breed! Poorly bred parents make a poorly bred foal.
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You will have to take general education classes first and then you have your junior and senior year of just your major. Any 4 year is like that. But in Virginia , Averett University has equine studies major-
http://www.averett.edu/academics/pdf/cat05.pdf#page=152
You wont need to take a high math or high english classe but to get a bachelors degree you will need to take general ed classes before they let you take the "fun" stuff.
At averett there are different tracks for what you want to do in the equine field.
1-Dressage Track
2-Management in equine
3-Eventing Track
4-British Horse Society
Assistant Instructor program-study in England