Horses

Archive for the 'Wild Horses' Category

May 25 2009

The Spanish Mustang – Horse of the Past

Published by Jennifer under Horse Breeds, Wild Horses

The Pryor Mountain wild horses are considered an endangered and rare breed. Their history has led scientists to believe the original herd descended from Spanish horses and may have been brought over by Columbus. Settlers brought these horses to the Atlantic coastal areas and western territories setting up breeding colonies. Most of these sturdy animals [...]

No responses yet

May 25 2009

Wild Horses to Run Free Again

Published by Jennifer under Featured, Wild Horses

TheĀ  American mustang has been revered through history as a living symbol of our natural heritage. Introduced in North America by early European, English and French explorers, raised and bred by Indians, domesticated by settlers, ridden by the US Calvary and surviving harsh climates, predators and challenging environments, wild horses and burros have been met [...]

No responses yet