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Horse BreedsA recognized horse breed is one which has an Association with a Stud Book and Breeding Record. Most Recognized Breeds have certain Foundation Sires, and all foals registered must trace their ancestry back to theses stallions. There are certain breeds known as "color breeds", in which qualification is based on a specific color. Appaloosa, Palomino and Spotted Horse Associations are example of these. In addition to the purebred Registrations, certain associations also have "Half-Bred" books. The offspring can be registered if only one parent is purebred.
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| American Miniature Horse |
Country of origin: United States
A scaled-down version of the standard-size horse, is a small, sound, well-balanced horse which stands 34 inches at the withers and comes in a wide variety of colors and markings.
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| American Paint Horse |
Country of origin: United States
A horse with patchy markings of white and other equine colors: black, bay, brown, chestnut, dun, grulla, sorrel, palomino, gray and roan.
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| American Quarter Horse |
Country of origin: United States
American Quarter Horse is a breed of strong saddle horses developed in the Western United States.
The most common colors are sorrel (reddish brown), bay, black, brown, buckskin, chestnut, dun, red dun, gray, grullo, palomino, red roan and blue roan.
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| American Saddlebred |
Country of origin: United States
The American Saddlebred is a beautiful five-gaited saddle horse, originally known as the Kentucky Saddler. It was developed as a riding horse in the 19th century.
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| Andalusian Horse |
Country of origin: Spain
A horse of docile temperament, high intelligence and trainability. Comes in white, black, dun and palomino colors.
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| Appaloosa |
Country of origin: United States
A breed of saddle horse developed in North America with a distinctive spotted rump and striped hooves.
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| Arabian |
Country of origin: Middle East
A swift, intelligent, graceful horse known for its endurance and loyalty. Comes in chestnut, gray, bay, and black colors with white markings.
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| Belgian Draft Horse |
Country of origin: Belgium
A patient and good-tempered horse with thick muscles, heavy body, and short legs. It is 64 to 68 inches tall and weighs 1,800 to 2,200 pounds. Main colors are bay, chestnut, sorrel, or roan.
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| Draft Horse |
Draft breeds are descendants of the "Great Horse" of the knights of the Middle Ages. These horses have developed into heavy carriage, draft, and farming horses. Many are also ridden in just about every discipline. Draft breeds are often crossed with lighter breeds to produce a large, sturdy, even tempered and well moving individual.
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| Falabella |
Country of origin: Argentina
Falabella Miniature Horse
The Falabella is a miniature horse and is the smallest horse in the world. Information about this breed and pictures.
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| Friesian Horse |
Country of origin: The Netherlands
A breed of horse native to the province of Friesland in the northern Netherland with distinctive long mane and tail, abundant feather and long leg hair. Comes only in black color with a white marking on the head.
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| Hackney |
Country of origin: Germany
The Hanoverian, also known as German Holstein, is a versatile, athletic horse of remarkable stamina used for riding, working and carriage. It stands 16 to 18 hands and comes in any solid color.
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| Hanoverian |
Country of origin: Germany
The Hanoverian, also known as German Holstein, is a versatile, athletic horse of remarkable stamina used for riding, working and carriage. It stands 16 to 18 hands and comes in any solid color.
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| Icelandic Horse |
Country of origin: Iceland
A unique breed of horse with five gaits allowing to carry adults at a fast pleasing gait over long distances. Strong, intelligent and reliable partner for all situations.
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| Lipizzan |
Country of origin: Austria
The Lipizzan, or Lipizzaner, is fairly small, intelligent, gentle and graceful horse with long silky maine and tail. Bay or gray Lipizzans turn white by the sixth and tenth year. They also come in black color. This breed is highly regarded in academic horsemanship.
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| Lusitano |
Country of origin: Portugal
Lusitano is a highly intelligent horse of great courage that was in great demand in the past as cavalry war horse. The Lusitano is a very popular breed both in Europe and the United States.
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| Missouri Fox Trotter |
Country of origin: United States
Missouri Fox Trotter is a strong saddle horse with a characteristic broken gait known as the "fox-trot" which allows a very comfortable riding. It is used as an all-purpose pleasure and show horse.
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| Morgan Horse |
Country of origin: United States
The Morgan is easily recognized by his proud carriage, upright graceful neck, and distinctive head with expressive eyes. Deep bodied and compact, the Morgan has strongly muscled quarters. |
| Mustang Horse |
Country of origin: United States
The Mustang is a small, lightweight horse known for its hardiness.
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| Percheron |
Country of origin: France
The Percheron is a powerfully built horse, standing 16-17 hands and usually comes in gray and black color. Today it is used for recreation, draft work on small farms and in the forest.
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| Rocky Mountain Horse |
Country of origin: USA
The Rocky Mountain Horse is a naturally gaited horse known for gentleness and versatility. It is best suited for pleasure riding, trail and endurance riding, showing and ranch work. It is well suited to young riders, children and riders with physical limitations.
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| Tennessee Walking Horse |
Country of origin: United States
The Tennessee Walking Horse is highly valued for its smooth gait - running walk. The Walking horse is used for for field trials, trail rides, driving, cattle drives, Western, and English riding.
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| Thoroughbred |
Country of origin: England
The Thoroughbred is considered to be the fastest and most valuable horse in the world. It influenced the development of all other major breeds and types.
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| Trakehner |
Country of origin: Germany
The Trakehner is a versatile breed which is used for riding, light labor, and carriage. It comes in all solid colors and bred mostly for sport.
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