Best type of camera for country landscapes and horses?

Ok so I love photography and want to get more into it. The question i have is what kind of camera should i get? I will be taking pictures of mostly my horses and different country landscapes. I'm currently using the camera of an iPhone 5 but would like something that takes better pictures. I'm not an amazing photographer but have been getting way better (so any tips on photography are welcome too.
ok so here are the questions i want answered:
1.) what kind of camera should i get based off what i will be using it for.
2.) Do you have any photography tips for me?

Any ENTRY LEVEL dslr camera with the "kit" lens. Canon and Nikon are both good brands. Your skill level is VASTLY more important than the camera, but of course, good equipment never hurts. Also get this book to learn to use the camera to it's capability and to get your skill level where it needs to be.

http://www.amazon.com/...81740502X/

steve

ADD: I assume "Matt" meant his answer as a joke. A great camera, but putting that in your hands would be like putting someone trying to learn to drive in a Ferrari.

Option 1: Point-and-Shoots

Point-and-shoot cameras are about the size of a notecard with an attached zoom lens and mostly automatic features (hence the name). Don't be fooled, technology keeps advancing and these cameras capture great images, are easy to use, easy to carry, and relatively cheap.

Option 2: Entry-Level Digital SLRs

Digital SLRs-bigger camera bodies with interchangeable lenses-take professional grade images and foster the greatest photographic expression. Cameras of this type have considerably larger sensors than do point-and-shoots and capture fantastic detail and color. They also operate with less automation, allowing for adjustments in shutter speed, ISO, and aperture, among others (some point-and-shoots offer variations of these adjustments but it's not the same).

Option 3. Professional Digital SLRs (Full Frame)

The critical distinction between entry-level and professional digital SLRs is the jump to full-frame-professional DSLRs have extra large sensors that take full-frame images equivalent to 36 x 24 mm.