Animal Studies Study Notes

The Berber horse has African origins , it was born in Algeria, Morocco and Libya but today it is widespread throughout the North African territory, where it finds the opportunities to be bred and used. It is a very fast and adaptable saddle horse, with a lively character but never annoying or disobedient, on the contrary, very … Read more

Originally from the Netherlands, the Groningen horse is quite tall and of good build and has always been used as a helper in agricultural work. The birth of this breed dates back to the 17th century but it is still known and well appreciated today that it is used for competitions, especially in the discipline of driving … Read more

Not everyone knows the Gypsy Vanner horse by the name of Gypsy Vanner, more often it is indicated as Tinker or Irish Cob but it is always the same animal, cold-blooded, originally from Great Britain. It is not very tall, it does not exceed 160 centimetres at the withers, but it has a splendid piebald coat that makes it … Read more

Welcome to the IdeeGreen section dedicated to horse breeds that you can discover by accessing the files dedicated to individual horse breeds where you will find detailed information on origins, physical characteristics, character, attitude, nutrition, diseases and more. Origins of horse breeds For thousands of years, horses have helped humans in many areas of their social lives, receiving affection and care … Read more

The name of the Maremma horse betrays its origins but this does not mean that the animal we want to talk about should seem less interesting to us. It is a quadruped that is highly appreciated not only in its native land, it comes from a territory much larger than the narrow Maremma, namely from 6 provinces … Read more

The Murgese horse has been an official breed since 1926 , but its two origins date back much earlier. Its name describes its geographical origin, it is up to us to discover the rest by getting closer to it and observing its main physical and character traits, and a couple of farms where you can look for … Read more