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Countries & equestrian traditions

Mongolian child on horseback during Naadam, galloping across the steppe with yurts in the background

HORSES OF THE STEPPE - A JOURNEY INTO MONGOLIA’S EQUESTRIAN TRADITION

In the vast windswept stretches of the Mongolian steppe, one animal alone embodi…

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Moroccan rider in traditional attire on a richly adorned Barb horse, galloping through the desert during a fantasia.

HORSES, RIDERS AND WARRIOR CULTURE AT THE HEART OF MOROCCAN IDENTITY

In Morocco, the horse is far more than a companion animal it is a living symbol …

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Japanese archer in traditional attire shooting a bow on horseback during a Yabusame demonstration, aiming at a wooden target.

JAPAN: YABUSAME, THE SACRED ART OF HORSEBACK ARCHERY

Japan has a rich but discreet equestrian tradition, deeply spiritual in essence.…

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Stylized illustration of an Andalusian rider in traditional attire performing a Doma Vaquera move on a white horse, beneath the lanterns of a Spanish feria.

SPAIN - THE ART OF DOMA VAQUERA AND THE ANDALUSIAN HORSE IN THE FERIAS

In the south of the Iberian Peninsula, Andalusia stands as one of Europe’s oldes…

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Portrait of a bay Marwari horse, adorned with traditional Indian tack, showing its distinctive inward-curved ears.

INDIA AND THE MARWARI: CURVED-EARED HORSE AND ROYAL SYMBOL

A horse intimately tied to royaltyThe Marwari is considered the horse of kings. …

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Ethology & behavior

Four horses of different coats gathered in a field in summer, in a semicircle, observing the camera.

HIERARCHY AND HERD LIFE - WHAT WE LEARN FROM OBSERVING HORSES IN FREEDOM

Horses are profoundly social animals. Long before they were ridden, trained, or …

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HOW DO HORSES PERCEIVE COLORS?

The way horses see the world is quite different from how humans do. While we per…

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DECODING HORSE BODY LANGUAGE: 10 KEY SIGNALS

Horses don’t speak, but they constantly communicate. Understanding their body la…

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DOW DO HORSES PERCEIVE HUMAN EMOTIONS? WHAT SCIENCE REVEALS

What if your horse knew exactly how you feel?For several years now, scientists h…

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Group of horses around a hay pile, showing the feeding hierarchy with a dominant horse in front and others waiting.

THE FEEDING HIERARCHY IN A GROUP OF HORSES

Among horses, access to food is not only a matter of survival but also a social …

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Horse in art & legends

A majestic horse in full motion, with a backdrop of mythological and medieval scenes, illustrating the place of the horse in art and legends throughout the ages.

THE HORSE IN ART - SYMBOLISM AND REPRESENTATIONS THROUGH THE AGES

Since the dawn of time, the horse has held a special place in the collective ima…

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Prehistoric cave paintings of horses on a decorated rock wall, with detailed coat patterns and symbols in ochre and charcoal.

AT THE DAWN OF ART: PREHISTORIC HORSES AND THE MYSTERIES OF CAVES

When we venture deep into the decorated caves of prehistory, a fascinating world…

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Romantic-style illustration of a lone rider galloping through a nocturnal landscape under a stormy sky.

THE FIGURE OF THE HORSE IN ROMANTIC POETRY

In the 19th century, the horse became a central figure in the Romantic imaginati…

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HORSES IN NORSE TALES AND LEGENDS

In Norse mythology, the horse holds a central place as a divine mount, supernatu…

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Watercolor painting of a chestnut horse galloping gracefully.

HORSES AND DREAMS: CULTURAL INTERPRETATIONS AROUND THE WORLD

Since Antiquity, the horse has held a central place in human imagination. A symb…

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Preservation of endangered breeds

FADING INTO SILENCE - WHY SOME HORSE BREEDS ARE ENDANGERED

A Threatened Equine BiodiversityToday, over 500 horse breeds are officially reco…

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Exmoor Pony on the English moorlands, an endangered primitive breed protected by international conservation programs.

INTERNATIONAL EFFORTS TO PROTECT THE EXMOOR PONY

A Primitive Breed at the Heart of Conservation ProgramsA unique genetic heritage…

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Drawing of two Przewalski’s horses in the steppes, symbol of species conservation through zoos and reintroduction programs.

THE ROLE OF ZOOS AND WILDLIFE PARKS IN SAVING THE WILD HORSE

A Natural Heritage in DangerWild horses, such as the Przewalski’s horse (Equus f…

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Horse Types & Temperaments

Oriental-type horse galloping through an open landscape, showing fine musculature, an arched neck, and a spirited expression, under a partly cloudy sky.

HOT-BLOODED HORSES - NOBILITY, SPIRIT AND REFINEMENT

The expression “hot-blooded horse” evokes in the collective imagination the nerv…

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Illustrated infographic showing twelve horses grouped by temperament: calm, sensitive, energetic, and independent, with no descriptive text.

THE CALMEST, MOST SENSITIVE… AND MOST ENERGETIC HORSE BREEDS

Not all horses react the same way to stress, work, or human interaction. While e…

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Chestnut horse bonding with a woman, forehead to forehead, in a peaceful countryside setting.

WHICH HORSE BREED IS CLOSEST TO HUMANS?

Among the hundreds of horse breeds worldwide, some are renowned for forming part…

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Watercolor illustration of four massive draft horses in a rural landscape.

COLD-BLOODED HORSES: CALM AND POWER

Cold-blooded horses represent a group of equines with an imposing build and a do…

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Illustration of a warmblood horse, powerful and elegant, in a classical style.

WARMBLOOD HORSES: BALANCE AND VERSATILITY

In the world of hippology, the distinction between hot-blooded horses, cold-bloo…

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Physiology

Wild mustang galloping across dry, rocky terrain

HOW DO WILD HORSES MAINTAIN THEIR HOOVES?

Unlike domestic horses that require regular care from a farrier, wild horses hav…

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Vintage-style illustration of the horse’s digestive system in side view, showing the esophagus, stomach, cecum, and intestines.

THE HORSE'S DIGESTIVE SYSTEM: A DELICATE YET FASCINATING BALANCE

The horse is a powerful athlete, an enduring herbivore… but also a particularly …

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Illustration of a horse lying on its side, used to explain horse sleep and rest cycles.

SLEEP AND REST CYCLES IN HORSES

Unlike humans, the horse has a polyphasic sleep pattern: it sleeps in short peri…

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FOAL GROWTH: KEY STAGES AND CARE TIPS

The growth of a foal is a rapid and complex process, influenced by genetics, nut…

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Plantar anatomical view of the horse’s hoof showing the wall, sole, frog with its apex, bars, and heels (glomes).

THE ANATOMY OF THE HOOF AND ITS FUNCTIONS

The hoof is a fascinating and complex structure that plays a central role in the…

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Stud-books & Breeding Selection

Vintage-style illustration showing an open stud-book with symbolic genealogical lines, and a black horse silhouette on the right.

WHAT IS A STUD-BOOK?

The stud-book, or breed registry, is an official record listing the horses of a …

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Vintage illustration showing a horse surrounded by symbols of traditional (hand, quill, genealogy) and scientific (DNA, microscope, scale) selection.

BREEDING SELECTION: BETWEEN TRADITION AND SCIENCE

Breeding selection is a fundamental pillar in the evolution of horse breeds. Whi…

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Traditional painting depicting four horses of different colors in a green pasture, symbolizing the diversity of equine origins.

THE IMPORTANCE OF ORIGINS IN A HORSE’S VALUE

A horse’s origin is not limited to its country of birth or physical appearance. …

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Diagram illustration showing a horse in morphological evaluation, a horse in a station test, a horse jumping an obstacle, and a horse approved for results.

THE ROLE OF PERFORMANCE TESTS IN STUD-BOOKS

Stud-books play a central role in the selection and preservation of horse breeds…

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Compare Horse Breeds

Hand-drawn illustration of two horses representing the Quarter Horse and the Thoroughbred, on a light background with decorative elements.

WHAT IS THE MOST POPULAR HORSE BREED IN THE WORLD?

Horses have accompanied humans for thousands of years. With over 350 officially …

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Traditional illustration of a powerful and massive Belgian Draft Horse, with a light chestnut coat and imposing stance.

WHAT IS THE MOST POPULAR DRAFT HORSE BREED IN THE WORLD?

Draft horses are among the largest and most powerful equine breeds. Long used fo…

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Watercolor illustration showing three horses: a Haflinger, a Quarter Horse, and a Camargue, against a light background with subtle botanical accents.

THE BEST HORSES FOR BEGINNERS: BREEDS, TEMPERAMENT, AND TRAINING

Learning to ride is an exciting adventure, but it requires choosing the ideal mo…

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Two trail horses, a black Mérens and a chestnut Icelandic horse, walking on a mountain path.

WHICH HORSE FOR TRAIL RIDING? BREEDS, QUALITIES AND PRACTICAL TIPS

Walking through nature alongside your horse is a unique experience. But choosing…

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TYPES OF MORPHOLOGIES | HOW TO RECOGNIZE AND DIFFERENTIATE HORSES

Equine morphology refers to all the visible physical characteristics of a horse:…

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Watercolor painting of a bay horse clearing a red and white show jumping fence, illustrating elegance and power in show jumping.

HORSE BREEDS BEST SUITED FOR SHOW JUMPING

Show jumping (SJ) is one of the most demanding disciplines in equestrian sports.…

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Pencil drawing depicting four horses of different breeds, in a classic and realistic style.

THE MOST POPULAR HORSE BREEDS BY CONTINENT

The horse is a universal heritage, present on every continent and shaped by hist…

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Horses and Civilizations

Riders and horses from ancient civilizations — Egypt, Greece, Rome, Persia, and Mongolia

HORSES AND ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS: PARTNERS IN WAR, LABOR, AND PRESTIGE

Since the dawn of human history, horses have accompanied the greatest transforma…

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Traditional painting of two samurai on horseback, one armed with a bow and the other with a katana, depicting the equestrian martial arts of feudal Japan.

HORSES AND SAMURAI: FROM THE BATTLEFIELD TO MARTIAL ARTS

Horses played a central role in the military and cultural history of feudal Japa…

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