Horse

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  • American Paint Horse
    Unique combination of western stock horse and the colors of pinto. (white and dark colors)
    A breed highly valued for its color and markings, also because of its unique intelligence and refinement. Has long been used in performance competitions as a show horse.
    Origin: United States
  • American Quarter Horse
    Used for barrel racing, roping, cutting, but they can also make excellent hunt seat mounts and even racehorses.
    Range in size from about 14. 3 HH to 15.3 HH.
    Origin: United States
    Known as the fastest breed of horse over short distances, popular mounts for both trail and competition.
    The American Quarter Horse Association is the largest breed registry in the world.
  • American Saddlebred
    Breed of riding horse possessing several easy riding gaits and great vigor and style
    It is the prevailing riding horse shows in the United States.
    Height ranges from 60 to 64 inches and weight ranges from 400 to 450 kg
    Used as driving horses, pleasure horses, jumpers, hunters, and more.
    Origin: United States
  • American Standardbred
    Popular for its beauty, personality, speed and agility. Also known for being a steady, friendly, and calm breed.
    Best known for its ability in harness racing.
    Height ranges from 14 to 17 hands (56 to 68 inches)
    Origin: United States
  • Appaloosa Horse
    Color breed of horse popular in the United States.
    They are known for being trustworthy, so it makes a wonderful equine companion. Very gentle and highly intelligent.
    They are tough, independent, hardy and sure footed, with big bodies and sparse manes and tails.
    Origin: North America
  • Clydesdale Horse
    * Color is usually bay, dark, brown, or black, with prominent white markings.
    * Noted for its high leg action while walking or trotting, characterized by feather on the legs, attractive heads, and well-formed legs and feet.
    * Height ranges from 17 to 18 hands (68 to 72 inches) and 2000 pounds (900 kg) in weight
    * Origin: Scotland
  • Philippine Lighthorse
    * Uneven head, short neck, chamfered shoulder, medium length back, bushy mane, long and dense tail, strong legs with hard hooves
    * All colors are possible except appaloosa
    * Height ranges from 13.2 hands (53 inch)
    * Ancestors: Chinese, Southern American, Arab, and Spanish Horses
    * Origin: Philippines
  • Arabian Horse
    * Has long been a favorite of the world.
    * Have a distinctive head shape and high, proud tail carriage.
    * One of the oldest breeds, known for its spirit and endurance. Used today as a saddle seat, and even dressage.
    * Origin: Arab Countries
  • Thoroughbred Horse
    * Best known for its use in horse racing.
    * Developed in England in the 17th and 18th century.This breed is high spirited and known for its heart.
    * Make excellent sport horses, and are used as hunters and jumpers, and as mounts for dressage, polo and fox hunting.
    * Origin: United Kingdom
  • Tennessee Walker
    * A gaited breed of horse that was developed in the Southern United States during the 18th century for use on farms and plantations.
    * Used as both show horses and pleasure mounts.
    * Origin: Central Tennessee
  • Morgan Horse
    * One of the oldest breeds developed in United States best known for its versatility.
    * Used today as riding horses and excel in the western and saddle seat disciplines. The state animal of Vermont.
    * Origin: United States
  • Miniature Horse
    * Developed in Europe in the 1600s. Must fall under 34-38 inches. While they are extremely small, they are considered horses and not ponies.
    * Kept as pets by nobility in the past and used for work in coal mines. * Today, they are used as driving horses and service animals.
    * Origin: United States
  • Warmblood Horse
    * Not a breed but a group that encompasses a number of types and breeds, including the Hanoverian, Holsteiner, Oldernburg, and Trakhner.
    * Characterized by open stud book policies, known for their prossess as sport horses, excelling in jumping as well as dressage.
    * Origin: Continental Europe, especially Germany
  • Andalusian Horse
    * With long, thick manes and tails, strong, compact and elegant. Most Andalusians are grey or bay.
    * Today they are used for dressage, driving, saddle seats and even jumping. Originated in Iberian Peninsula and recognized as a breed in the 15th century. Known for its prowess as a war horse and prized by nobility.
    Origin: Spain and Portugal