Four Horses Used for ‘The Lone Ranger’

David Sanderson Horses in History

There’s a new moving coming out soon. Maybe you’ve heard of it. The Lone Ranger opens July 3 and we recently saw an article explaining why the creators ended up using four horses to play “Silver.” Each horse was suited to a different set of skills needed for the production.

Medieval Horse Breeds

David Sanderson Horses in History

In the Dark Ages, horses were used for transportation, farming and warfare. The most expensive and well-bred medieval horse breed were called Destriers. Theses highly trained Destriers appealed to by noble lords and knights due to the fact they were taller, were one solid color and were extremely beneficial during battles. These horses were extremely expensive, and rare.

Lucky Horseshoes!

David Sanderson Horses in History

Do you have a lucky charm? Horseshoes have long been associated with good luck- but why? The superstitious symbol has had a solid presence in popular culture for years. Lucky Charms has purple marshmallow candies in the shape of horseshoes and are our favorite leprechauns cereal called ‘Lucky Charms’. Their popularity as lucky emblems date back centuries ago when they …

Famous Horses: Real & Fictional!

David Sanderson Horses in History

Do these horses look familiar? They should! These beauties have been featured in film, television and more over the decades and we have gathered our top 10 horses for this week’s blog! 10. Epona- Link’s horse in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time