HORSE BREEDS

• Scientific name: Equus Caballus

  Lifespan: 25-30 years

  Speed: 88km/hr

  Kingdom: Animalia

  Order: Perissodactyla

  Family: Equidae

  Gestation Period: 11-12months
• 3 HORSE TYPES:

  • HEAVY
  • LIGHT
  • PONY

  
• Difference between HORSE and PONY

  
• American Paint Horse

  • 7th most famous breed of horse in the world
  • combines both: WESTERN STOCK HORSE WITH A PINTO PATTERN COLORS.
  • highly valued for its color and markings
  • unique refinement and intelligence

  
• American Quarter Horse

  • 2nd MOST POPULAR BREED in the world (1st in U.S)
  • excels at sprinting short distance
  • largest breed registry in the world.
  • COLORS: bay, black, brown, gray and chestnut.
  • fastest breed of horse over short distances
  • name came from being able to outdistance other horse for quarter miles or less (55mph)
  • 14.3 HH to 15.3 HH (hands high, 4 inches).

  
• American Saddlebred Horse

  • possesses several easy riding gaits and vigor and style
  • used as driving horses, pleasure horses, jumpers, etc.
  • friendly and calm
  • HEIGHT: RANGES FROM 60 TO 64 INCHES
  • WEIGHT: 400 TO 450 KG.

  
• American Standardbred Horse

  • (Trotter or Pacer)
  • name came from the demand that a horse make a standard mile at 2 MINUTES, 35 seconds
  • contains blood from Arabians, Barbs, Hackneys and Morgans
  • popular for its BEAUTY & PERSONALITY
  • KNOWN FOR ITS ABILITY IN HARNESS RACING
  • HEIGHT: FROM 14 TO 17 HANDS (56 TO 68 INCHES, 142 TO 173 CM)
  • MOST HEIGHT: 15 AND 16 HANDS (60 AND 64 INCHES, 152 AND 163 CM).

  
• Appaloosa Horse

  • 6th most famous breed in the world
  • name derives from PALOUSE which means grassy plain in French.
  • Developed by INDIANS
  • Palouse River of IDAHO, and it is now in WASHINGTON
  • known for being "TRUSTWORTHY"
  • highly intelligent
  • best known for its spotted skin

  
• Clydesdale Horse

  • draft horse breed
  • name derived from farm horses of Clydesdale, a county in Scotland
  • HEIGHT: AVERAGES 17 TO 18 HANDS (68 TO 72 INCHES [173 TO 183 CM])
  • WEIGHT: 2,000 POUNDS (900 KG)
  • COLOR: usually BAY, DARK BROWN, OR BLACK with prominent WHITE markings
  • noted for HIGHLEG action

  
• The 10 Most Popular Breeds of Horse in the World

  3 . Thoroughbred

  • known for its use in racing
  • developed in England in 17th and 18th century by ROYAL FAMILIES
  • gave rise to "THE SPORTS OF KINGS" - horse racing
  • high spirited
  • excellent sport horses
  • used as HUNTERS
  • SPEED and STAMINA
  • COLOR: bay, brown, black and chestnut.

  
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  4 . Tennessee Walker

  • developed in the Southern United States in 18th century for use in FARMS and PLANTATION
  • its four-beat "running walk," makes it comfortable in riding long distances
  • Mount of choice by GENERALS today
  • both SHOW horse and PLEASURE mount

  
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  5 . Morgan Horse

  • compact, brave and agreeable
  • best known for its versatility
  • one of the oldest breed developed in U.S
  • Small in stature but big in HEART
  • used today as riding horse
  • state of animal in Vermont

  
• Philippine Light Horse (Baguio Light Horse)

  • uneven head and short neck, chamfered shoulders, medium-length back, hard hooves
  • All colors except APPALOOSA
  • HEIGHT: 13.2 HANDS (134 CM, 53 IN)
  • TRAITS: strength, endurance, pleasant temperament, ability to withstand local extreme weather
  • ANCESTORS: Chinese, South American, Arab, and Spanish Horses

  
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  8 . Miniature Horse

  • developed in Europe 1600s
  • horses must fall under 34-38 inches
  • Extremely small
  • kept as pet
  • used as driving horses even as service animal

  
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  9 . Warmbloods

  • not a breed but a group encompasses different breeds
  • composed of: Hanoverian, Holsteiner, Oldenberg, and Trakehner.
  • known for their prowess as sport horses, excelling in jumping as well as dressage.
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  10 . Andalusian

  • Spanish breed, originated in Iberian Peninsula in 15th century
  • with long thick manes and tails
  • strong, compact and elegant.
  • grey or bay
  • used for dressage, driving, saddle seat and jumping
  • known for its prowess as a war horse
  • priced for nobility

  
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  1 . ARABIAN HORSE

  • most favorite horse breed in a long time.
  • DISTINCT head shape and high proud tail carriage.
  • one of the OLDEST breed
  • known for spirit, speed, BEAUTY and endurance
  • probably came from Egypt but developed in Saudi Arabia
  • COLOR: mainly bay, gray, or chestnut, FEW are white and black
  • gentle