Blog title: Aus Quarter Horses.The fastest growing stud book
Blog description:Next to the Thoroughbred Stud Book the Australian Quarter Horse Association has the fastest growing stud book. The breed is described as the perfect all round horse from QH racing to pony club and everything in between. It's a top read.
My blog address: http://EquestrianCupid.com/blog/quarters
The horsedrawn cart was introduced in Egypt at the beginning of XV111 Dynasty (1475BC) but it was only in the 17th Century that a definite "European" form of carriage came into existance,a standard model with small variations from country to country. This varied very little until recently when Driving has enjoyed a resurgence and new vehicles are being developed to suit modern requirements and competitive rules such as the Quarter Horse where the driving classes are all held in an arena. Then there is the Combined Driving Events resembling ridden three day events with all their special requirements. Where will it end? New breeds developed along the lines of the Hackneys ? Fascinating isn't it?
Recently an expensive horse was stolen from an auction barn after having been sold. Subsequently the auctioneers advised breeders to freeze brand their stock in addition to microchips as a deterrent to would be thieves.It appears that horse thieves are not just something out of a history book.