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Oryol trotters are the most famous horses in the world, which were bred in Russia. The history of these horses is very interesting and long, because for the first time the Orlov horses were presented two centuries ago. And initially these horses were intended not for participation in sports competitions, but mainly used in sledding and riding. The horse's lynx is recognized by specialists as the smoothest and most beautiful allure. There are five specialists in the world of trotting breeds: A little...

The horse's wrist is her calling card. A lot is said about ravens, nests and gray horses, but red horses are also very beautiful, and the red horse deserves a separate story about itself. For any type of such a color is characterized by uniformity of colors of legs, body, tail, and mane. This makes the red horse different from other suits. For example, red horses are often confused with nests, but the latter have black legs and other mane and tail. Tail and mane hair can be darker than the main hair or lighter than the main hair...

Horses are more accustomed to seeing horses riding on hard surfaces, although the water element also attracts these animals. Do horses know how to swim? Yes, it's in them from birth. Horses, like dogs and many other animals, are able to swim even without learning to swim. That is, if the horse goes down to the depths, it will instinctively go over its legs as if it is underwater. Horses swim pretty well. Some people go into the water immediately and with pleasure, so you don't even have to make an effort to lure them there...

Any horse breeder wants to know how long they will live. That's why he plans to actively use them for his own purposes. How many horses live depends directly on the quality of the conditions they have created. If they are properly fed, well cared for aAny horse breeder wonders how long they'll live. That's why he plans to use them actively for his own purposes.nd properly loaded, they will reach the respectable age. The life expectancy of horses depends on a whole range of factors. First of all, the stables must be clean and dry...

In the 18th century, there was an urgent need for a strong, lightweight horse for use in agriculture and transportation everywhere in Western and Eastern Europe and North America. In England, the USA, France and other countries work in this direction was conducted, here there were separate copies received in casual combinations of fashionable in those days of crossing of various conjugate horses with thoroughbred riding (English) breed. The concept of "trotter" referred to horses running with a fast lynx, but this concept was not yet identified with the breed...

Horses are herbivores, so there is only food of plant origin. On the outside, they eat 20 hours a day because their stomach volume is small enough and they prefer to eat often, but little by little. In captivity (especially when kept in a stable), horses do not have free access to natural food, so their diet needs to be carefully planned. Not so long ago (twenty years ago) horse breeders only gave horses grass, oats and hay. At present, the diet of these animals is engaged in a separate industry, combining scientific laboratories and powerful production complexes...

It is not for nothing that the Caucasus is called the "precious pearl" of Russia. Beautiful mountains, healing water, unique species of flora and fauna - all this is in the Caucasus. This is how one of the best Russian breeds of horses was created - the Karachai, obtained by crossing Mongolian horses with horses of the eastern type. These unpretentious, enduring and very smart animals have always been a valuable gift at any Caucasian holiday, in the mountainous terrain with them can only compete with other Caucasian horses - Kabardins...

A horse has been domesticated by man since ancient times. For a long time, these animals were the main means of transportation and carried out various works in agriculture. It is simply impossible to overestimate their contribution to the development of human civilization. In the modern world, the role of these animals in the economy has dropped significantly. Tractors and other machinery are used for plowing, and vehicles carry out transportation of goods and people on the ground. However, even nowadays mankind pays tribute to its faithful friends...

Budyonnovskiy breed of horses is a fairly young variety of horses, bred in our country by crossing the animals of the Don domestic breed and thoroughbred horses. Its native land is Rostov region. Initially, breeding work was aimed at obtaining animals for military use. Official recognition as an independent breed of Budyonnovtsy received in 1948. Now, this breed is rather popular not only in our country but also abroad as possesses not only beautiful appearance but also high qualitative characteristics...

These horses are a matter of national pride for the Dutch. The Frisian horse owes its name to the northern province of this European country, Frisland, which is also known as Friscia. These beautiful animals are often called "Black Pearls" for their bright, memorable exterior. The history of this breed has experienced bright ups and downs. At one time these animals were on the verge of extinction, followed by a truly wonderful resurrection. Now this breed is experiencing a second birth, the number...

Winter is the perfect time for horseback riding. Fresh frosty air, absence of pesky insects - all this is very useful. Such walks are very useful not only for your health but also to strengthen the immunity of your pet. However, at this time you need to take into account some of the nuances of animal care and riding itself. This is what this article is about. It is best for a horse in winter if the thickness of the snow cover will be a few centimeters, and under it, there will be no ice crust. Snow puts additional strain on the animal's muscular and cardiovascular system, training both...

Wild horses are known to be the ancestors of today's domestic horses. However, to this day several species of these wild horses have survived, and we will tell you about them in this article. They were divided into forest and steppe species. Usually, these animals were confused in herding herd (sometimes by several hundred individuals), but more often lived in smaller groups, each of which was headed by the strongest stallion-leader. "Tarpan" is translated from Turkic as "to rush to the fullest extent"...