Forum rules
Each breed may have only one topic. The first post in the topic is to be informative. It should help explain the breed, and breeding goals; advice on how to select mares and stallions; and links to ideal Stallions available for breeding.
Keeping a directory of breeders working on the same goal is also helpful.
All new threads must be approved.
Each breed may have only one topic. The first post in the topic is to be informative. It should help explain the breed, and breeding goals; advice on how to select mares and stallions; and links to ideal Stallions available for breeding.
Keeping a directory of breeders working on the same goal is also helpful.
All new threads must be approved.

The Canadian Horse Association
Welcome to the Canadian Horse Association
This is where breeders of the Canadian Horse can get together and strive for top results and high HGP horses.
This is taking over the other Canadian Horse log with permission because the users are no longer active all the time.
If you would liket o join this association to make your Canadian Horse's better just ping me and you're in!
The Canadian Horse is a little-known national treasure of Canada. In April of 2002, the Parliament of Canada passed a bill establishing the Canadian Horse as Canada's National Horse, recognising the breed’s contribution to building this great nation. A breed that celebrated its 350th year in 2015!
Creation
HWO Breed Recipe = [Norman Cob x Andalusian] x [Arabian x Breton]
Standards
Height
-Between 14-16hh
-Medium to Medium-Light Horse type
Head and Neck:
-Short and square, some slight slope is acceptable
-Ears should not be long, medium to short preferred
-Cheeks and jaw should be wide and firm, but not fat
-Medium length neck
-Straight rather than curved
Shoulder and Barrel:
- Slight raised withers
-Medium to low point shoulder
-Very deep chest and flank
Back, Haunches, Legs:
-Short and straight back
-Medium thickness and long legs
-Slightly sloping croup
-Tail attached rather high, thick
-Mid stifle placement
-Slight slope in hip
-Hip is long
Mane and Tail:
Mane and tail should be both long and thick
Image
(created with the HWO demo)
Colours
No colour restrictions, but black, bay, chestnut are most common
History
They are tough, strong horses, tolerant of inclement weather conditions, and are extremely "easy keepers". Because of these traits, the Canadian Horse is often referred to as "The Little Iron Horse". The Canadian Horse can be called an all-purpose animal.
Uses:
Driven Dressage / Western and English Pleasure / Western Trail / Cutting
Links Used:
http://www.ucdcanadianhorse.ca/index.shtml
http://www.lechevalcanadien.ca/breed.htm
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_horse
http://www.cachecanadians.com/sitebuild ... 19x411.jpg
Current Player Breeders
(Just comment asking to be added to this list if you wish~ )
~BlanketMonster
This is where breeders of the Canadian Horse can get together and strive for top results and high HGP horses.
This is taking over the other Canadian Horse log with permission because the users are no longer active all the time.
If you would liket o join this association to make your Canadian Horse's better just ping me and you're in!
The Canadian Horse is a little-known national treasure of Canada. In April of 2002, the Parliament of Canada passed a bill establishing the Canadian Horse as Canada's National Horse, recognising the breed’s contribution to building this great nation. A breed that celebrated its 350th year in 2015!
Creation
HWO Breed Recipe = [Norman Cob x Andalusian] x [Arabian x Breton]
Standards
Height
-Between 14-16hh
-Medium to Medium-Light Horse type
Head and Neck:
-Short and square, some slight slope is acceptable
-Ears should not be long, medium to short preferred
-Cheeks and jaw should be wide and firm, but not fat
-Medium length neck
-Straight rather than curved
Shoulder and Barrel:
- Slight raised withers
-Medium to low point shoulder
-Very deep chest and flank
Back, Haunches, Legs:
-Short and straight back
-Medium thickness and long legs
-Slightly sloping croup
-Tail attached rather high, thick
-Mid stifle placement
-Slight slope in hip
-Hip is long
Mane and Tail:
Mane and tail should be both long and thick
Image
(created with the HWO demo)
Colours
No colour restrictions, but black, bay, chestnut are most common
History
They are tough, strong horses, tolerant of inclement weather conditions, and are extremely "easy keepers". Because of these traits, the Canadian Horse is often referred to as "The Little Iron Horse". The Canadian Horse can be called an all-purpose animal.
Uses:
Driven Dressage / Western and English Pleasure / Western Trail / Cutting
Links Used:
http://www.ucdcanadianhorse.ca/index.shtml
http://www.lechevalcanadien.ca/breed.htm
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_horse
http://www.cachecanadians.com/sitebuild ... 19x411.jpg
Current Player Breeders
(Just comment asking to be added to this list if you wish~ )
~BlanketMonster

Re: The Canadian Horse Association
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Re: The Canadian Horse Association
HelloBlanketMonster wrote:I need help
I'm breeding these Canadian horses but now they are getting quite in-breed. Do you have any fresh bloodlines that I could introduce to my heard? I have some quarter horses that are 5* but i have so many horses i dont even have a purebred stud so none of my horses are actually full blooded
