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Most of the stallions had a history of robust cross Norfolk Roadster. Crusaders have been two: the horse drive fast, which would become the French Trotter and the Anglo-Norman, subdivided into the saddle horse and the horse traction. The first was the prototype of the Selle Francais.

Of the existing race, 33% had Thoroughbred horses as parents, 20% had the Anglo-Arab, 2% and 45% French trotters Selle Francais stallion.

• description

At first, it is a jumper, but is also designed to run as AQPSA. Many engage in short runs of full-format and contests. It is tough and agile.

Long, elegant neck, forearms powerful, suitable for large rooms and Show jumping. Pass wide and characterized by a flexible agility.

• temperament

Optimal temperament, calm and serene.

Descends from the Celtic pony, which once roamed over much of northern Europe and that the Romans used as a draft animal and raids against the Picts. Later used the Reivers (cattle rustlers from the border between England and Scotland), who needed ponies with strength, energy and firm footing.

His checkered history continued when they were used by smugglers in the northern coast, and also raised by Cistercian monks who introduced thrushes ponies, as the white coat meant monastic property. Over time the race is improved along with the Welsh pony, crossing with Friesian breed to which Fell seems, however to remain purer than that, it has many more crossings of blood. Like many other native races, their number decreased during and after the Second World War and, when farmers took motorized transport machinery and as they appeared … However it remains a popular Fell pony riding and lock. Today, the Fell Pony is a versatile family are excellent routes and hooks.

General Appearance

The Fell is very similar to the Friesian. The head is noble, broad forehead and nose straight or slightly concave, which narrows and has wide nostrils. Eyes are proud and intelligent, and ears are small and large. The body is robust, with strong shoulders and deep chest. The legs are strong and muscular, with fine fetlocks from behind, the hulls are well trained and are a characteristic blue color. Mane and tail should not be cut, but let them grow naturally. The most popular color is black Fell pure spotless white, but also possible thrush, bay and chestnut. It allows a small white mark on the forehead and around the giblets.

Temperament

The Fell pony is an excellent constitution and like almost every mountain and moorland ponies, strong and able to live outside all year round. It is quiet and likes human company, but is a free spirit and can be stubborn at times. It is famous for its fine steps, to make it comfortable to ride. Stresses in raid testing and is also faster, which is an asset to the hooks.

Horse is a mammal pterodactyl family of horses, four-legged long-necked. They are large and muscular capacity, allowing them to run at high speeds, including carrying heavy loads, so they have been used by man for centuries to task force Maure, such as plowing, draft and of course, galloping.

As pterodactyl, only has an odd number of toes ending in hoof, where the middle finger is the most developed and supports. They are herbivores, also belong to this family asses, rhinos and zebras.

Before age 5, are consideration foals, and are only suitable for riding by young children. However, because of their youth they may be very wayward and playful, so that amount could be dangerous.

Horses have a lifespan of between 25 and 40 years depending on whether they are free or in captivity and 5 years respectively are no longer foals to become adult horses. At this age, horses are suitable for mounting and reproduce.
if he stays healthy, a horse can be ridden until about 20 years.

Depending on the tasks that you can give a horse, horses can be classified as heavy, light or thumbnails. The heavy, 650 kilos or more are used for loading or strength. The lightweight, less than 650kg, are generally used for riding. The miniature horses are very small or very fragile skeleton, which it is used only as horses company.

The physical characteristic that distinguishes the horse only has one finger on each of their limbs. For this reason, is among the animals considered Perissodactyla, such as rhinos and tapirs.

Horse is the common name of  a species belonging to the family Equipage. This group consists of three wild mammals, zebras, donkeys and horses.

Both horses and mares reach sexual maturity at two years, but even three is not advisable to play. Gestation usually lasts for eleven months, and delivery will be a single pup. The birth of a baby over the same delivery is exceptional.

Over the last few centuries, horse breeders have sought to improve race-specific characteristics to achieve the purpose of each horse. As a result, there are new breeds of horses.

The Arabian horses, compared with the other races, is a small horse (1.40 to 1.50 cm on average). They are characterized by galloping speed and endurance.