The Rare Breeds Association (RBA) offers members of HFSHC a chance to showcase their rare horse breeds. If one of the horses in your barn falls under the "Rare Breeds" category, then this is the association for you. In HFSHC, the "Rare Breeds" are the breeds whose population in the game is less than one hundred. Each "Rare Breed" is very special. Horses of these breeds are few in number in HFSHC; you should feel privileged to own one! Rare breeds each have their own special attributes, which are featured each month in a special biography section. Many of the rare breeds specialize and excel in one particular discipline; for example, the Lipizzaner breed which excels in the “High School” of rare dressage movements, the Hackney horse/pony which is known for its movement in harness, and the Percheron which is known for its “farm-horse” working capability. Most rare breeds are also recognized for particular attributes; for example, the Halflinger breed is known for its coloring and the Norwegian Fjord is recognized by its distinctive cream coloring and dun markings. Currently, 138 breeds are recognized as “rare” by the RBA. A full list is available on the RBA web site.
The RBA sponsors rare-breed shows throughout the year. In order to participate in these shows, you must be a member of the Association! If you would like to join the RBA, please fill out the form available on the Association web site. There is a membership fee-$500 per year-that is used as prize money for the RBA shows. Once you are a member of the Association, you may register as many horses as you want-provided, of course, that they are full-blooded, accepted rare breeds! These registered horses are then eligible to participate in Association-sponsored shows.
The Rare Breeds Association is a wonderful opportunity for owners to show off their lesser-known breeds of horses. The Association offers a chance for the “rare breed” horses to compete against other horses of the same breed and type; since the “rare breeds” have such limited numbers, this opportunity is not always found elsewhere. If you are interested in becoming a member of the Rare Breeds Association and would like more information, please contact HuntersRun. Don’t pass up the chance to put YOUR rare-blooded horse in the spotlight!
The Canadian Sport Horse at as early as the turn of the century Canadian farmers were said to have horses of excellent ability. These are the base for what is today known as the Canadian Sport Horse. It is so named because, although used in many competitive fields, the Canadian Sport Horse excels as a hunter-type horse. Standing up to 16 hands high, the Canadian Sport Horse shows similar conformation to the hunters produced by the English and Irish. Over the years the horse has been highly refined for dressage competition, although still used for its hunting abilities.
During the First World War, and as the direct result of Canada's reputation for breeding quality horses, a large percentage of Canada's horse population was shipped overseas for military use. These horses never made it back to their native land, resulting in a thin breeding stock for future Canadian horses. It wasn't until the Canadian government brought Thoroughbreds over from England that a foundation bloodline was established to create a healthy horse population again.This include the term "Sport Horse," a name which appropriately distinguishes this highly athletic breed. All of these features make the Canadian Sport Horse a great all-around horse!
This months featured profile is Discern owned by West Gate Farm. A Rheinlander Stallion, he is 17hh. Foaled in 1993 this bay stallion has proven that the Rheinlander breed excels at many things.
Discern is currently competing in Prix St. Georges dressage.He is a regular competitor in the dressage ring. A bit feisty but amazing work ethic. He loves dressage and relishes any chance to enter the ring. Loves to do trail rides with some advanced dressage moves on the way! This big boy is on his way to becoming a dressage star! Discern currently working his way up to his CH title, in just a short time showing. He was 2nd his Intermediare I debut before lowering his showing schedule to Fourth and PSG. Was 1st at Eleganz in 4th level. Ready to make his run for the ToC!
Also Called The Rhenanian Warmblood the Rhineland, neighbouring region to Westphalia, was formerly Germany's leading draft horse breeding region. After the decline of the draft horse breeding the region started breeding warmblood horses, based on Trakehner, Hanoverian and Westphalian bloodlines. The Rhineland breeding is closely connected to the Westphalian breeding activities. The state stallions of the Westphalian state stud at Warendorf had a large influence on the development of the Rhineland warmblood, which wears a brand of its own, however. For more information visit: http://www.rhpsi.com/rhpsi_main.html
Hurricane Farms Sim Horse Club (www.HFSHC.com).
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