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Shetland Pony - Known as the Sheltie
The Shetland Pony is the smallest of all pony breeds and in relation to size the strongest. Though its origin is uncertain records of its existence in the Shetland Isles north of Scotland date back many centuries to the Bronze Age. It is believed they might be related to the ancient Scandinavian ponies as the Shetland Islands were joined to Scandinavia until the end of the last Ice Age.
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Free Monthly Competition
June's competion winner was croeso
The prize was an ORIGINAL SKETCH of a Knabstrup Horse signed by the artist Kathryn Dalziel and mounted.
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The Knabstrup
One of the characteristics of the Knapstrup is its interesting colouring, for example, white body hair with all over dark spots. This eye-catching combination, together with remarkable learning abilities and a good temperament have made it a popular choice as a performer in the circus. |
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The Barefoot System
The development of barefoot hoof care has become an alternative to traditional horseshoes. Known as the Strasser Method, as it was developed by.. |
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The Causes of Colic in Horses
Our site expert Kathryn won Expert Author status on the Ezine Articles website with this great article about Colic. |
lastangel.org.uk
Last Angel equine defence are a small non-profit horse rescue organisation in East Devon who are always looking for experienced homes for rescue horses. They also help those people who can no longer keep their horse. |
History of the Horse - Eohippus
From the first early browsers to a timid, hare like creature the size of a small dog. Read about the turning point in the evolution of equids about 20 million years ago when the dense forests of North America gave way to more open grassland. |
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