Pets & Animals > Horse Breeds Differences: Horses and ponies

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While it's true that size is the major difference between horses and ponies, the only true difference is breed. Ponies are not stockier, wider, thicker or broader, nor are they more stubborn or spirited than horses. These are all common misconceptions. The general rule of thumb is that horses are over 14.2 hands (58") tall, w... More..

Pets & Animals > Horse Care & Health Horse breeding: Your best color breeding bets

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There is nothing mysterious or confusing about color genetics in horses. Genetics are genetics. They are the same in all species. Every offspring in the world receives half of their genetic make-up from each parent. Fifty percent. Horses are no different."Homozygous" is a term used to describe an animal who will always produc... More..

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