Rosana Schmidt

Western riding - from ranch work to a prestigious competition sport

Western riding has its roots in the work of cowboys and is now one of the most popular riding styles in the world. Disciplines such as reining, trail and western pleasure are all part of western riding. Find out all about this traditional riding style.

The Shire Horse: Size, Weight & Special Characteristics of the Breed

The Shire Horse from England impresses with its size and good nature. Formerly used as a working horse, today it is particularly popular in shows and for leisure.

The Shetland Pony in breed portrait

The Shetland Pony is one of the oldest pony breeds in the world and impresses with its versatility and robustness.

Noriker - A versatile cold-blooded horse from the Alps

Find out all about the Noriker horse breed: history, characteristics, husbandry, breeding lines and its versatile use. Discover this impressive cold-blooded horse from the Alps!

Totilas - A portrait of the horse of the century

Totilas, the "horse of the century", is considered one of the most successful dressage horses of all time. With his unique movements and numerous world records, he had a lasting impact on dressage sport.

Supplementary feed and mineral feed for horses: when, why and which feed is the right one

How to optimally support your horse's health and performance with supplementary feed and mineral feed!

The American Quarter Horse: The Allarounder from North America

In this article, you will learn all about the American Quarter Horse. We provide an overview of breeding, the special characteristics of this versatile breed and why it is so well suited to western riding and many other disciplines.