The Noriker horse is an endangered draft breed developed in the alpine piedmont of Austria. Also known as the Noric horse, this breed has a long history as an agricultural workhorse and was once the ...

Shire horses are one of the oldest breeds of draft horses, which are large, strong animals bred for their ability to do farm work and other labor. Shire horses are known for their gentle temperaments ...

I was a horse-crazy little girl, and my love for equines has never diminished. Members of the horse family (Equidae)range from the horses I grew up with, quarter horses — so named for their speed in ...

Heredity is of more importance than environment when it comes to young, cold-blooded horses' chances of performing well in races. In spite of large individual variations in muscular characteristics, ...