 Depiction of a lady riding in an early sidesaddle of a design credited to Anne of Bohemia (1366-1394) – Gerard Horenbout, 16th C |
Horses have been used to
carry supplies and men for thousands of years through wars, depressions
and famines. They are talked about throughout history cartooned drawings
of horses have been found on ancient caves dating as far back as the
beginning of creation. Horses have been used to plow lands, move trees and
shape our countries. They have long been loved, cared for and befriended
by mankind for thousands of years through out our history. Wars were
fought , countless soldiers were carried to battle, doctors saved lives in
carriages across rugged terrain, races were won, kings and queens were honored
with horses as gifts of great value. Man and horse were seen walking
desert lands in search of gold, homes and loved ones. Young people waited
for the day they were old enough to have that special horse. Today in 2008
things are not much different in the love for the Equine. People are
still riding, jumping, plowing fields and moving trees. In some countries
where owning a car is not an option a horse is still the only way to
travel. Some people due to high fuel costs are using horses again in the
USA to plow fields while some never ceased
Yes, the economy is changing and it will affect the way some horse breeders breed horses. However even in a changing economy people are realizing that horses in comparison with other family activities is relatively less expensive. Trail riding, 4H and family camp outs with horses have peaked the interest of our children and adults. Camping with horses has long been a favorite of many. Equine related family activities have proved to be much more rewarding for social behavior of our young people then local movies, TV or Video games. Children who have horses or involved in the care of horses have proved to be happier, much more responsible and usually attain a higher interest in school and family. Equines are being used as alternative therapy for children and adults of all ages with physical and emotional problems. The success rate is not only instantaneous it is phenomenally un explained by many doctors and surgeons. Minis are being brought into hospitals to aid with the critically ill and coma patients in hospitals with great success. This wonderful connection between human and equine has proved to be a volatile healing relationship. Nothing is impossible when a bond is formed that no one can explain between the horse and its human care giver |
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Yes the economy is changing, every penny counts more buyers are realizing that quality in a horse matters especially when your looking for an equine that will carry your family for many years in safety. A good temperament sound quality horse will always be in demand. We believe soundness and temperament are the most important factor in breeding. Gentle horses make safe wonderful riding companions. Perhaps due to the rising costs of hay and feed as well as transportation many will take a careful look at the breeding process either for or against. Bad temperaments and un sound horses may no longer be acceptable to most people. The horse however we believe will always be a huge part of mankind as they have been from the beginning of time. If your a buyer looking for a bargain horse because the economy is low you may very well find that some have reduced prices. However if you were to drive a used car to Canada how safe would you feel as apposed to a new one. The theory that you pay for what you get is true in horses as anything else. If a breeder has a quality horse the time and money to raise , feed and care for it did not go down over time. it went up, a good quality horse will be worth every penny invested so if your looking for a deal and your wanting to kick tires, please don't kick mine.. Thank you for letting us share our views on the history and future of the horse. We will always strive to produce the best quality, wonderful temperaments and smooth gaits that we possibly can breed so your family can have years of enjoyment with these wonderful God created animals. And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war." -- REVELATION 19:11 We found these links to be of interest about the horses in medieval times and how they shaped the world we live in. Above article is copy rite protected. Can not be used unless permission is granted. 2008 Article above written by J Miceli
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Horses in the Middle AgesCourtesy of Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Horses in the Middle Ages differed in size, build and breed to the modern horse, and were, on average, smaller. They were also more central to society than their modern counterparts, being essential for war, agriculture, and transport. Consequently, specific types of horses developed, many of which have no modern equivalent. While an understanding of modern horse breeds and equestrianism is vital for any analysis of the medieval horse, researchers also need to consider documentary (both written and pictorial) and archeological evidence. Horses in the Middle Ages were rarely differentiated by breed, but rather by use. This lead them to be described, for example, as "chargers" (war horses), "palfreys" (riding horses), cart horses or packhorses. Reference is also given to their place of origin -such as "Spanish horses," but whether this referred to one breed or several is unknown. Another difficulty arising during any study of medieval documents or literature is the flexibility of the medieval languages, where several words can be used for one thing (or, conversely, several objects are described by one word). Words such as 'courser' and 'charger' are used interchangeably (even within one document), and where one epic may speak disparagingly of a rouncey, another praises its skill and swiftness. Significant technological advances in equestrian equipment, often introduced from other cultures, allowed for significant changes in both warfare and agriculture. In particular, improved designs for the solid-treed saddle as well as the arrival of the stirrup, horseshoe and horse collar were significant advances in medieval society. Consequently, the assumptions and theories developed by historians are not definitive, and debate still rages on many issues, such as the breeding or size of the horse, and a number of sources must be consulted in order to understand the breadth of the subject.
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