Royal Crown Acres and Wisteria Estates Farm Log
Wisteria Estates and Royal Crown Acres
Two Different Stables, but One Single Goal
Wisteria Estates and Royal Crown Acres are two different stables that share one account. I decided to do this because we are only allowed 2 accounts and I don’t think I could handle more than two account.
Royal Crown Acres
Because I have always loved Quarter Horses (and now ride them!) I decided to finally dedicate a specific space to them. I have decided to make Royal Crown Acres just for Quarter Horses as there are many types (4) and they are so versatile. Below you will find more information about the breed along with the others.
Wisteria Estates
Wisteria Estates is dedicated to all of my project breeds. There are currently 8 breeds that I am working on and I plan on keeping with them for a while. I am starting parts of the breeds from scratch and some of them are hard to breed! Read below to find out how they are doing!
Breeds and info
Groningen
Originally bred in the Netherlands, the Groningen horse has mostly been integrated into the Dutch Warmblood Registry. They were first bred by crossing East Friesian horses with Dutch Warmblood horses to create a well mannered carriage horse. Standing on average 15.3-16.1 hands, the Groningen is known for a long head with a straight profile, medium and muscular neck, long back, powerful and muscular hindquarters, wide and deep chest, short and strong legs, good joints, well shaped hooves. Height is 15.3 to 16.1 hands tall.
Dutch Warmblood
Again, the Dutch Warmblood is from the Netherlands. They have influenced a few popular breeds and have one of the fastest growing registries and Studbooks. They are known for their straight, elastic action, making them popular jumping and dressage horses. They have simple heads, light necks with medium length, long backs, string hindquarters, and good hocks. The average height is 16 hands, but registered horses have to be certain heights (15.2 for mares, 15.3 for stallions). There is no upper height limit, but having a horse over 17.2 hands is generally frowned upon.
Oldenburg
These horses were originally bred for agricultural work and descended from the friesian horse. Now days, they are used mainly as sport horses, but they are popular in some areas with the Amish as carriage horses. They have well set heads, strong shoulders, a deep chest, long back, strong hindquarters, thick and sometimes stocky legs, and large feet. Their ideal height is 16.2 to 17.2 hands.
Thoroughbred
Thoroughbreds originated from England. Over the years more and more Arabian blood has been introduced to the breed. They ideally stand anywhere from 15.2 to 17.1 hands. They have been used for racing for centuries, and OTTB (of the track thoroughbred) horses are becoming more and more popular. They have alert and refined heads, long and graceful necks, typically long and preferably sloped shoulders, long and lean bodies, strong hindquarters, and long legs.
Hanoverian
Originally bred by King George LLC in Germany, the Hanoverian is known as an athletic, sweet-tempered horse. Thoroughbred horses have had a strong influence throughout the bloodline. They are powerful horses with solid feet, light and medium sized heads, legs a bit on the shorter side, typically pronounced joints, a broad back, and a higher set tail. They range from 15 to 18 hands.
Exmoor Pony
These ponies are considered one of the purest breeds even though their origination is unknown. There are still wild herds of these ponies roaming in certain areas of England and the modern ponies have changed very little. They have thick winter coats and the only colors allowed are darker shades of bay typically with mealy features. White markings and light bay coloring is seen as a sign as un-pure breeding. They are known as superb jumpers and have a wide neck, broad and level back, shorter legs, and hard feet. They range from 11.2 to 12.3 hands.
Friesian
Another that originally is from Netherlands, these horses were originally military bred. They were also bred as trotters. They have smooth gaits and are known as dressage and carriage horses. They have a noble head, arched and high set neck, bright and intelligent eyes, strong and broad back, slanted shoulders, lean but sometimes muscular legs with feathers, and good feet. They range from 15.2 to 17 hands. Horses over 17.2 are generally frowned upon.
Andalusian
These are also considered one of the purest breeds. They were originally bred for war. Their breeding is taken very seriously in Spain. They are strong horses with a lot of presence, high flexion, large and convex head, bright and kind eyes, arched neck, short-coupled body, round hindquarters, typically short cannons, and a long mane and tail. They stand 14.3 to 17 hands.
And last but not least,
Quarter Horse
The Quarter Horse, commonly called the American Quarter Horse because of its American origin, is commonly associated with cowboys and cows. It was first created in colonial Virginia in the 17th century. They were originally bred for their “explosive” speed over short distances, more specifically one quarter (1/4) of a mile. Because of the cross breeding of wild ponies, Quarter Horses had short, stocky legs and hindquarters and had good cow sense. The American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) was founded in 1940 and is the largest horse breed registry in the world with over 5 million registered horses. Because of so many different bloodlines and the variety of disciplines they compete in, some people consider there to be “types” of quarter horses. There are 4 “types” of quarter horses. Stock, Hunter, Racing, and Hunter types. Below is a breakdown of the 4 types. Please note that the following is taken directly from The Equinest Website
Stock
“The Stock type is small with powerful hindquarters & quick, agile movement. Built to work cattle & respond quickly. Western pleasure show horses are often taller with smoother movements, but still feature the large hindquarters.”
Halter
“Halter horses have a specialized look, they are larger than the stock type & very heavily muscled. Taking the quarter horse aesthetic to the extreme, this type is bred to be muscular with small heads, large jowls & refined muzzles. There is controversy about how healthy it is to breed for such large muscle mass on the equine frame.”
Racing
“This type leans more towards the earlier animals of the eastern seaboard, heavier on the Thoroughbred influence for speed & agility. The racing type tends to be larger & leaner with longer legs. While retaining their powerful hindquarters, built for speed rather than the quick, short movements of cow horses.”
Hunter
“The hunter type also relies more on early Thoroughbred influences & tend to be even slimmer than even their racing counterparts. In the English show ring, their speed, athletic ability & agreeable nature makes them a natural choice.”
I plan on breeding my Quarters based on these standards. And from complete scratch!
Quarter horses can stand anywhere from 14.3 to 17 hands. Although they can rarely be taller than 17 hands, it is usually frowned upon for quarters to be over 17 hands.
Two Different Stables, but One Single Goal
Wisteria Estates and Royal Crown Acres are two different stables that share one account. I decided to do this because we are only allowed 2 accounts and I don’t think I could handle more than two account.
Royal Crown Acres
Because I have always loved Quarter Horses (and now ride them!) I decided to finally dedicate a specific space to them. I have decided to make Royal Crown Acres just for Quarter Horses as there are many types (4) and they are so versatile. Below you will find more information about the breed along with the others.
Wisteria Estates
Wisteria Estates is dedicated to all of my project breeds. There are currently 8 breeds that I am working on and I plan on keeping with them for a while. I am starting parts of the breeds from scratch and some of them are hard to breed! Read below to find out how they are doing!
Breeds and info
Groningen
Originally bred in the Netherlands, the Groningen horse has mostly been integrated into the Dutch Warmblood Registry. They were first bred by crossing East Friesian horses with Dutch Warmblood horses to create a well mannered carriage horse. Standing on average 15.3-16.1 hands, the Groningen is known for a long head with a straight profile, medium and muscular neck, long back, powerful and muscular hindquarters, wide and deep chest, short and strong legs, good joints, well shaped hooves. Height is 15.3 to 16.1 hands tall.
Dutch Warmblood
Again, the Dutch Warmblood is from the Netherlands. They have influenced a few popular breeds and have one of the fastest growing registries and Studbooks. They are known for their straight, elastic action, making them popular jumping and dressage horses. They have simple heads, light necks with medium length, long backs, string hindquarters, and good hocks. The average height is 16 hands, but registered horses have to be certain heights (15.2 for mares, 15.3 for stallions). There is no upper height limit, but having a horse over 17.2 hands is generally frowned upon.
Oldenburg
These horses were originally bred for agricultural work and descended from the friesian horse. Now days, they are used mainly as sport horses, but they are popular in some areas with the Amish as carriage horses. They have well set heads, strong shoulders, a deep chest, long back, strong hindquarters, thick and sometimes stocky legs, and large feet. Their ideal height is 16.2 to 17.2 hands.
Thoroughbred
Thoroughbreds originated from England. Over the years more and more Arabian blood has been introduced to the breed. They ideally stand anywhere from 15.2 to 17.1 hands. They have been used for racing for centuries, and OTTB (of the track thoroughbred) horses are becoming more and more popular. They have alert and refined heads, long and graceful necks, typically long and preferably sloped shoulders, long and lean bodies, strong hindquarters, and long legs.
Hanoverian
Originally bred by King George LLC in Germany, the Hanoverian is known as an athletic, sweet-tempered horse. Thoroughbred horses have had a strong influence throughout the bloodline. They are powerful horses with solid feet, light and medium sized heads, legs a bit on the shorter side, typically pronounced joints, a broad back, and a higher set tail. They range from 15 to 18 hands.
Exmoor Pony
These ponies are considered one of the purest breeds even though their origination is unknown. There are still wild herds of these ponies roaming in certain areas of England and the modern ponies have changed very little. They have thick winter coats and the only colors allowed are darker shades of bay typically with mealy features. White markings and light bay coloring is seen as a sign as un-pure breeding. They are known as superb jumpers and have a wide neck, broad and level back, shorter legs, and hard feet. They range from 11.2 to 12.3 hands.
Friesian
Another that originally is from Netherlands, these horses were originally military bred. They were also bred as trotters. They have smooth gaits and are known as dressage and carriage horses. They have a noble head, arched and high set neck, bright and intelligent eyes, strong and broad back, slanted shoulders, lean but sometimes muscular legs with feathers, and good feet. They range from 15.2 to 17 hands. Horses over 17.2 are generally frowned upon.
Andalusian
These are also considered one of the purest breeds. They were originally bred for war. Their breeding is taken very seriously in Spain. They are strong horses with a lot of presence, high flexion, large and convex head, bright and kind eyes, arched neck, short-coupled body, round hindquarters, typically short cannons, and a long mane and tail. They stand 14.3 to 17 hands.
And last but not least,
Quarter Horse
The Quarter Horse, commonly called the American Quarter Horse because of its American origin, is commonly associated with cowboys and cows. It was first created in colonial Virginia in the 17th century. They were originally bred for their “explosive” speed over short distances, more specifically one quarter (1/4) of a mile. Because of the cross breeding of wild ponies, Quarter Horses had short, stocky legs and hindquarters and had good cow sense. The American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) was founded in 1940 and is the largest horse breed registry in the world with over 5 million registered horses. Because of so many different bloodlines and the variety of disciplines they compete in, some people consider there to be “types” of quarter horses. There are 4 “types” of quarter horses. Stock, Hunter, Racing, and Hunter types. Below is a breakdown of the 4 types. Please note that the following is taken directly from The Equinest Website
Stock
“The Stock type is small with powerful hindquarters & quick, agile movement. Built to work cattle & respond quickly. Western pleasure show horses are often taller with smoother movements, but still feature the large hindquarters.”
Halter
“Halter horses have a specialized look, they are larger than the stock type & very heavily muscled. Taking the quarter horse aesthetic to the extreme, this type is bred to be muscular with small heads, large jowls & refined muzzles. There is controversy about how healthy it is to breed for such large muscle mass on the equine frame.”
Racing
“This type leans more towards the earlier animals of the eastern seaboard, heavier on the Thoroughbred influence for speed & agility. The racing type tends to be larger & leaner with longer legs. While retaining their powerful hindquarters, built for speed rather than the quick, short movements of cow horses.”
Hunter
“The hunter type also relies more on early Thoroughbred influences & tend to be even slimmer than even their racing counterparts. In the English show ring, their speed, athletic ability & agreeable nature makes them a natural choice.”
I plan on breeding my Quarters based on these standards. And from complete scratch!
Quarter horses can stand anywhere from 14.3 to 17 hands. Although they can rarely be taller than 17 hands, it is usually frowned upon for quarters to be over 17 hands.
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Do you have any thoroughbreds for sale or don't want?
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Not yet! I am currently working on starting my own line am having trouble because my mare just dieswalnut the hamster wrote:Do you have any thoroughbreds for sale or don't want?
as soon as I have same I am willing to sell I will let you know though!Western Appaloosa Horse Association
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Ok thanks and sorry to hear your mare died.
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No problem. I already have another foal on the way I can use instead! As soon as I have some quality horses to sell I will let you know!walnut the hamster wrote:Ok thanks and sorry to hear your mare died.
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I have decided to purchase 4 quarters so that I can start getting my end goal in mind more clearly and so that I have some blood to mix with the new line that is already just how I want! I may do this for my Exmoor ponies later on if I don’t get a solid foal soon.
Quarters: http://www.horseworldonline.net/horse/profile/1841799
Quarters: http://www.horseworldonline.net/horse/profile/1841799