I was born in Chile, South America. I am number 6 of 12 children. We live on 3 acres of land and from the time I can remember my brothers always had horses. I began riding when I was just a wee tot when they would put me in the saddle in front of them. My
+ more bio informationAs the prestigious running of the Kentucky Derby began, Barbaro, along with nineteen other horses, charged from the starting gate. As they entered the last turn, Barbaro began to make his move, surging past the others. He easily went into the lead and with a tremendous burst of speed, won the Derby by several lengths. Who wou... More..
It was a cold, cloudy, winter day when we went to the horse auction. My sister had recently sold her mare and was interested in buying some cheaper, younger colts. Since it was late winter and there wasn't much grass for horses to eat, many owners were selling their horses cheap, especially the young ones. As the horses passe... More..
The Arabian horse is one of the easiest horses to recognize by breed, with their arched necks, high held tails and small, beautifully sculptured heads. They are one of the most magnificent class of horses. History The Arabian horse's history is very intriguing. They are one of the oldest horse breeds in the world, having been... More..
All was quiet in the stands as everyone waited in anticipation for the running of the Belmont. Suddenly the gates flew open and five horses surged forth, with speed only thoroughbreds contain, leaving the spectators sitting on the edge of their seats. One horse in particular stood out from the rest for he was setting a terr... More..
The American Paint is one of the most well-known breed of horses, mainly because of the part they played as Indian horses in the western movies. They often look as if they had been accidentally splashed by a bucket of white paint and are usually the first ones to catch your eye with their flashy, white markings and colorful c... More..
One of the most intriguing and fascinating horse breeds ever developed in North America is the rare and beautiful Rocky Mountain horse. Little is known about the history of the breed, although, it is known that at one time they were close to extinction, but made an amazing comeback over a twenty year time period. Today the br... More..
The Friesian horse is an unusual, old breed that dates back to the Middle Ages. Let me tell you about these magnificent animals. The History of the Friesian The Friesian breed was developed in the province of Friesland in the northern part of the Netherlands, and is a descendant of the primitive Forest Horse. The breed influe... More..
Charity Nicole Robertson
Reserve, New Mexico US
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