Horses
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Abaco Barb Horses are from the Great Abaco Island in the Bahamas.
They are believed to be descended from horses from more than a dozen shipwrecks
during the Spanish colonization of the Americas and the Caribbean during the 15th
and 16th centuries. Some horse breed historians also believe that the Barb horse breed originated in northern Africa during the 8th century and Abaco Barbs are often commonly confused with Arabian breeds. Due to their extreme isolation on the Great Abaco Island, their bloodlines remained relatively pure, making them an important genetic link as the first Iberian horses to reach the New World. These horses brought genetics that were present during the Golden Age of Spain at t ... | ||
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Abstang horses were created by Michele Brown of Utah in 1990
by breeding an unrefined feral mustang with an Arabian thoroughbred. The
Arabian horse then gave birth to what is now known as an Abstang. Because this Abstang mixes two bloodlines, their characteristics vary considerably. Especially since Mustang horses vary greatly in physical appearance. Abstang horses have a straight profile and rounded croup. They are generally a smaller size horse. On average, they are around 14 hands tall. They come in many different colors. Abstang horses are durable, sturdy, sure-footed horse. They have a fearless attitude, are spirited, and are tough. They are fit for endurance or rough terrain. They are often also used fo ... | ||
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Abtenauer Horses are a rare draft horse from the Abtenau valley, south of Salzburg in Austria.
They are the smallest variant of the Noriker horse. They have short heads and strong
necks with an average height of 15.3 hands. The average
weight of an Abtenauer horse is 1,102 pounds, lighter than most Norikers. The Abtenauer
is commonly black, chestnut, or blue roan colored coat and is a coldblooded horse
breed. It has a well-shaped head and strong legs, but is elegant in stature, has
excellent agility and balance. This breed is especially valuable for work in the
alpine mountain forests.
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Abyssinian horses originated in Ethiopia and Eritrea, formerly
known as Abyssinia. They are found today along the coastline of the Red Sea and
in the Sudan. Abyssinian horses were first exported to England in 1861. The Abyssinian
is on average about 13.3 hands high and has a wide variation in color and conformation.
The Abyssinian’s coat is short and rough and special attention must be given to
this breed to keep their coat clean and free of dirt. Because of their unique hair
growth pattern, the Abyssinian can be difficult to brush. Their coat is also unique
in that it has a rosette pattern. Many breeders in England have worked to improve
this unusual pattern. They also have green eyes due to uncommon genes. Despite its
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Adaev, or Aedaevskaya, horses are native to the Caspian
Depression of Kazakhstan and originally consisted of two sub-types of Kazakh
horses, Adaev and Dzhab, or Jabe, horses. However, because Adaev horses were
used extensively to improve the Jabe stock, the Adaev breed was nearly
decimated. Due to an increased interest in preserving bloodlines of the breed,
27,000 Adaev horses were gathered by breeders in 1985 to restore their number.
The breeders then worked toward refining the breed by mixing Kazakh blood with
that of Don, Thoroughbred, Alkal-Teke, and Orlov Trotters. As a result, Adaevs
are a much better riding horse today; however, they are not as well suited for the
harsh environments as the Kazakh. They stand from 13 ... | ||
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Aegidienberger Horses are a small riding horse from Aegidienberger, Germany, and were first recognized as a breed in 1994. Aegidienberger Horses were developed by Walter Feldman in 1994
in response to the need for horses larger than Icelandic Horses but still small
and hardy enough to navigate difficult terrain, plus they need to be well suited
for the warmer climates of central Europe. Feldman created the Aegidienberger breed
primarily by crossing Peruvian Paso and Icelandic horses.
Aegidienberger horses generally stand between 13 and 15 hands
high. Their colors vary considerably and can be bay, black, brown, buckskin, champagne,
chesnut, dun, grullo, perlino, roan, and white. They ar
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Ainos Ponies are an incredibly rare breed of pony found only
on the western Greek island of Kefalonia in the Gulf of Pátras. Unfortunately,
tourism, poaching, and the lack of grazing land threaten them and their numbers
shrink every year. Ainos Ponies are descendants of Pindos Ponies and they were originally used as pack animals or transport in the mountains. Today they live wild on the slopes of Mount Ainos. While there have been some attempts to create breeding programs for Ainos Ponies, there is very little local support. They are on average height 11.3 - 13 hands tall. They have a large head, a short thick nexk, steep shoulders, and a compact body. Their legs and feet are strong ... | ||
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Akhal-Teke horses originated from
Turkmenistan and are best known for their intelligence, speed and endurance. The Akhal-Teke typically stands between 14.2 and 16 hands (58 and 64 inches, 147 and 163 cm) and there are currently about 6,600 Akhal-Tekes in the world, found primarily in Turkmenistan and Russia, with some also located in Europe and North America. The Akhal-Teke bloodline dates back thousands of years in Turkmenistan when selectively bred Akhal-Teke were used for raids and fights for the Russian Empire. The Akhal-Teke breed has influenced many other breeds, including several Russian breeds. There has been extensive crossbreeding with the Thoroughbred to create a fast, long-distance race ... | ||
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Albanian Horses originated in
the 5th century, during the Ottoman Empire. They are a small horse (12-13
hands high) and belong to the Balkan group. Native Albanian horses came from either
the Mountain or Myzeqea plains of Albania. Albanian Horses were originally thought
to have been created by breeding Arabian horses with the local Albanian horses,
which were likely combined with Tarpan, Turkmenian, or Mongolian stock breeds. Albanaian horses typically have coats of Bay, Black, Chestnut and Gray. They are high energy horses, and have a strong endurance. They are agile, sure-footed, disease resistant, and can function in difficult terrain. In the past these horses were used more for transport and riding than for a ... | ||
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Altai horses were developed in the Altai Mountains of Central
Asia and are highly adapted to the severe climates in the region. For many centuries,
they were bred for characteristics most needed by the mountain tribesmen and nomads,
including strong cardiovascular, respiratory, muscular, and skeletal systems. They
are best known for strong physical attributes, hearty constitutions, and the ability
to adapt to harsh environments.On average, the Altai stand 13.2 - 13.3 hands high and their coat colors range from chestnut, bay, black, gray, and sometimes leopard spotted. Their coats are somewhat coarse and they have an average length head with fleshy neck and a long and slightly dipped back. They have shorter, but properly ... | ||
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Alter Real Horses come from Alter
de Chao, a small town in the Alentejo province of Portugal. They were created in
1748 and have a heavy Andalusian influence. They are also derived from the Lusitano
breed, but based on mostly Spanish mares. Alter Real Horses were designed to provide
high-class horses for equestrian activities at the royal court, and in particular
for the royal riding school in Lisbon.Alter Reals have a small head, strong shoulders and a short body, an impressive high-stepping action, long pasterns and strong hocks. They are high energy, intelligent and quick to learn, beautifully elegant and impressive. They are typically 15-16 hands high and have coats colored in bay, brown, grey and occasionally chest ... | ||
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Altmärkisches Kaltblut (cold
blood) horses were developed in the 19th century with a foundation stock of
Percheron, Belgian, and Shire horses. The result was a versatile, genial animal
with a good work ethic, gaining them instant recognition. Altmärkische Kaltblut
hosrse thrived until the early 20th century brought war, which took its toll on
many draft breeds of Europe. Today they are very rare, with a remaining population of 120 mares and 20 stallions keeping the gene pool alive. There is an attempt to revive the breed using Belgian stallions that fit the characteristic performance phenotype. Altmärkisches Kaltblut horses come in all solid colors and are 15.2 to 16.1 hands high. They have a striking head w ... | ||
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Altwurttemberg horses were developed in Germany by the
Wurttemberg Prince House, but without an obligatory breed goal. About thirty
horses from Normandy were used between 1872 -1888, crossing with English
Thoroughbreds, Holsteins, and Oldenburgs. Eventually the Altwurttemberg horse was established. They
are a strong and beautiful horse breed but unfortunately, they were not greatly
appreciated or needed, so instead the Wurttemberg Sport Horse was developed,
and was highly prized for a time. Altwurttemberg horses are wamb looded and are found in all
basic colors. They are 155 to 165 cm high.
After 1950 the Altwurttemberg was threatened with
extinction; however by 1988 in Marbach, G
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America ''albino'' horses are
actually not true albinos but instead they are what the American Albino Horse
Club (now known as the White Horse Club) calls Dominant White. A Dominant White
can be any horse, Quarter, Arabian, Standardbred, etc., that has a white coat
with pink skin and dark eyes - black, brown, or blue. A true albino would, of
course, have pink eyes, meaning the Dominant White actually carries off-color
genes. Given the White Horse Club''s immaculate records, breeding for this
particular horse has become an almost exact science. Even still, the
qualification of dark eyes requires parents who carry genes for off-color
coats, thereby creating a 5 percent chance that the off-spring will carry some
off-color.
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Please see our description of Shetland Ponies.
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American Cream Draft Horses are
the only draft horse native to the U.S. They were developed in 1905 in Iowa during one of the greatest declines in heavy horse use in history. The American Cream Draft originated in the United States in the state of Iowa in 1905. American Cream Draft Horses stand on average 15.2 -16.2 hands high and are a medium-heavy draft horse. They weigh between 1600-1800 pounds and a large stallion can reach up to 2,000 pounds. They have well-muscled shoulders, a large body and a calm and quiet demeanor. They are easy to train, strong, and eager to please people. They have a cream coat, pink skin and amber colored eyes. American Cream Drafts are primarily used for driving and agricul ... | ||
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American Drum horses are indistinguishable from Drum (British) horses. See Drum Horse description for more detail. | ||
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American Indian Horses (also
known as cow ponies, buffalo horse, mustang, Indian pony, cayuse, or Spanish pony)
are descended from horses brought to the Americas by Spanish conquistadors and colonists. American Indian Horses proved to be tough and thrived on the grassy plains of the Americas. American Indian Horse’s registry was created in 1961. The organization was started for the purpose of collecting, recording, and preserving the pedigrees of American Indian Horses. American Indian Horses generally range in height from 13 to 16 hands (52 to 64 inches, 132 to 163 cm) and weigh between 700 to 1,000 pounds (320 to 450 kg). They may be any coat color and both pinto and leopard spotting patterns are common. | ||
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Please see our description of Miniature horses.
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Please see our description of Mustang horses
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American Paint Horses were developed from spotted horses with
Quarter Horse and Thoroughbred bloodlines. This combined both the conformational
characteristics of a western stock horse with a pinto spotting pattern.Color patterns differentiate the American Paint Horse from other stock-type breeds. Each horse has a unique combination of white and any one of the colors of the equine rainbow: black, bay, brown, chestnut, dun, grulla, sorrel, palomino, gray or roan. The American Paint Horse Association (APHA) breed registry is now one of the largest in North America. While American Paint Horse are known for a colorful coat pattern, the registry has strict bloodline requirements and a distinctive body type. To be eligible f ... | ||
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American Quarter Horses are one of the oldest recognized breeds
of horses in the United States. The breed originated about the 1660s as a cross
between native horses of Spanish origin used by the earliest colonists and English
horses imported to Virginia from about 1610. By the late 17th century, these horses
were being raced successfully over quarter-mile courses in Rhode Island and Virginia,
and hence received the name Quarter Horses. The Quarter Horse was bred for performance
and had considerable Thoroughbred blood as well as traits of other lines. Important
sires include Janus, an English Thoroughbred imported to Virginia in 1756.
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American Saddlebred Horses originated from Galloway and
Hobbie horses imported from Britain. These two breeds were crossed to create
the Narragansett Pacer, which was crossed to the Thoroughbred in the 1700s to
produce the elegant “American Horse,” used for both riding and driving. Arabian
and Morgan blood was later added to create the American Saddlebred. The
American Saddlebred is considered the ultimate show horse. Horses are exhibited
in driving, English—most notably saddleseat—and western classes.
American Saddlebred horses averaging 15 to 16 hands (60 to 64 inches, 152 to 163 cm) in height. They are known for their sense of presence and style, as well as for their spirited, yet gentle, temperament. They ma ... | ||
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American Spotted Paso horses are the American version of the
Peruvian Peso horse. One of the main goals for American breeders is to combine
the smooth gaits of the Peruvian Paso horse with the colorful coat patterns of
the pinto.
They originated with a pure black Paruvian Paso stallion named Janchovilla who was bred to pinto mares. Of the resulting foals about 3/4 of them were spotted and all of them carried the Paso gait. There are two different registries for this breed for animals with different degrees of Paso blood. However, to register with either the animal must have one purebred Paruvian Paso and exhibit the four-beat lateral gait. | ||
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Please see our description of standardbred horses.
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Please see our description of Thoroughbred horses.
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American Walking Ponies were developed primarily as a show
horse for gaited competition. Although they have three unique gaits, they are
able to compete in seven. They are essentially a cross between the Tennessee Walking Horse and the Welsh Pony. As a result of its Welsh pony heritage, they also make a good light hunter. American Walking ponies are a relatively large pony-type (14 hands high). They have a a clean, smallish head on a well arched and muscled neck. Their back is short, their shoulders are slightly sloped, and their hips are well muscled. The three gaits unique to the American Walking Pony are the Pleasure Walk, the Merry Walk, and the canter. Both the Pleasure Walk and the Merry Walk are f ... | ||
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American Warmblood is more of a "type" than a
"breed" of horse. Like most of the European warmbloods, with the
American Warmblood there is more emphasis on producing quality sport horses,
rather than the preservation of any particular bloodlines. This allows for much
diversity in the bloodlines of American Warmbloods. The American Warmblood has
been influenced by the European warmbloods, the Thoroughbred and the Arabian,
as well as some draft horse breeds.
There are two registries in the United States which recognize American Warmbloods - the American Warmblood Society and the American Warmblood Registry, both of which are recognized by the World Breeding Federation for Sport Horses. American Warmblood horses ... | ||
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Amur Horses are a light horse breed from Siberia of the
early 19th century that is sadly now extinct.Their bloodlines were a combination of Transbaikal (Buryat) and Tomsk heritage; they were bred primarily for riding. The Amur was a hardy and strong breed with a finer conformation than generally found in colder northern regions. The breed became extinct due to crossing with many of the other Russian breeds including Orlov Trotters, Don and Budyonny. They had a short, thick neck, medium length back with a well-rounded croup. | ||
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Anadolu Ponies, also
called Transbaikal Ponies, Native Turkish Ponies or just Turks, are the most
common Turkish horse breed. They are known for their speed, endurance, and
robust nature.Anadolu ponies draw on the blood of several ancient breeds, including the Arabian and Akhal-Teke, although Anadolu bloodlines are ancient in their own right. The Turkish people have always had a need for this versatile native pony in farm work, as pack animals, and for transportation. They require little care, making them easy to own almost anywhere in the country. They have an average height of 12.1 – 13.3 hands and are a small horse with great strength and endurance. Their head is small and can be refined – bo ... | ||
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Andean horses were developed in the harsh environment of the
Andes Mountains (above 9,000 feet) and display characteristics reminiscent of
Tibetan horses. The great altitude has created an animal with amazing lung
capacity and a thick, dense coat of fur. They are considered the Peruvian
national horse.Andean horses, with their strength, great stamina, and well-developed sense of balance and agility, are capable of climbing up mountains at medium speeds with ease. In fact, they can carry a 200-pound pack up steep slopes to 16,000 feet above sea level without becoming overly tired. They are smaller than most full-size horse breeds: they are about 12 to 13.2 hands tall (48-53 inches, 122-135 centimeters). Typical of ... | ||
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Andino Ponies comes from the high peaks of the Andes in
Peru. Honed by natural selection in the tough terrain they inhabit, they are a
smart, robust, and surefooted.They are descended from the horses of Spanish Conquistadors. Over the centuries natural selection has created a smaller, more compact animal well suited to the local area. They are rarely found outside of Peru. | ||
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Andravida (also called the Eleia, Ilia, or Greek) horses are
a rare light draft breed found in the region of Ilia, Greece.Andravidas are predominantly brown, bay, chestnut, red roan, black and occasionally grey. The head is rectangular in shape and plain with long ears and a straight profile. The chest is broad and heavy-set with thick muscles; the back is slightly dipped. Their temperament is described as willing but strong. They are of moderate height ranging between 14 to 16 hands (56 to 64 inches, 142 to 163 cm) high with the average being at around 15 hands (60 inches, 152 cm). The ancestors of the Andravida horses were said to be used as cavalry horses by the Athenians in the 4th century BC as well ... | ||
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Anglo-Arab-Sardo,
or Anglo-Arab Sardinian,
horses originated in Sardinia, Italy. When the Saracens dominated the island of Sardinia, Arab stallions had been crossed with Sardinian mares of smaller size. At the beginning of the 16th century those horse were used for crosses with Andalucian stallions. In the course of the nineteenth century, thanks to the introduction of English thoroughbreds (thus, the prefix "Anglo"). Modern day Anglo-Arabo-Sardohorses are quite different from those of the past. Like the French and American
Anglo-Arab horses the Sardian Anglo-Arabs have obtaining excellent results as show jumpers
and as a race horse. They are a saddle horse and light draught animal with a noble
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Anglo-Arabian, or Anglo-Arab, horses ara a crossbred between
Thoroughbred (thus, the prefix "Anglo") and Arabian horses. The cross
can be made between a Thoroughbred stallion and an Arabian mare, or vice versa.
It can also be a cross between either an Anglo-Arabian and a Thoroughbred or, alternatively,
an Anglo-Arabian and an Arabian. Another permitted cross is between two Anglo-Arabians.
No matter the cross, a horse must have a minimum 12.5% of Arabian blood to be considered
an Anglo-Arabian.
France is one of the largest producers of Anglo-Arabian horses. French Anglo-Arabian horses can trace their liniage back to two stallions: the Arabian stud Massoud and Aslam, a Turkish horse, probably of the now-extinct Turkoma ... | ||
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Anglo-Kabarda Horses are russian horsese that were developed
by the cross between Kabarda and Thoroughbred horses in the 1920s and 1930s.
The goal was to produce a horse that was larger and faster than the native
Kabarda, but adapted to the climate of the northern Caucasus region of Russia
and able to maneuver in mountainous terrain.They have a Kabarda head with Roman nose profile, straight back, long legs, and well-developed joints. Anglo-Kabarda Horses may have between 25 percent to 75 percent Thoroughbred blood. They are divided into three different types: "basic," "oriental" and "massive." Horses belonging to the basic type are of medium size with a well-shaped head and are well muscled; those of the orie ... | ||
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Anglo-Karachai horses are a variety of Kabarda horse that
are bred specifically in the Karachai republic, Russia. They tend to be of the
most robust type of Kabardas horse and split off as their own breed during the
1960''s. The introduction of Thoroughbred blood was what created the
Anglo-Karachai horse.
They were originated by crossing English, German, and French Thoroughbreds with local Karachai horses. The breeding unofficially started in the early 1870''s, but it wasn’t until the mid 20th century before the breed took hold. Anglo-Karachai horses are 15.2 – 16 hands high. They have a slight ram’s head facial profile. They have a straight line back, well-muscled loin, a lovely sloped croup with a ... | ||
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Appaloosa horses are known for their colorful leopard-spotted
coat pattern. They have a wide range of body types, stemming from the influence
of multiple breeds of horses throughout its history. Each horse''s color pattern
is genetically the result of various spotting patterns overlaid on top of one of
several recognized base coat colors.
The Nez Perce people of modern day Oregon and Washington, US, developed the Appaloosa breed. Appaloosas were once referred to by settlers as the "Palouse horse", possibly after the Palouse River, which ran through the heart of Nez Perce country. Gradually, the name evolved into "Appaloosa". The Nez Perce lost most of their horses after the Nez Perce War in 1877, and ... | ||
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Appaloosa Sport Horses were created in the USA with the
intention of creating a European-style sport horse with appaloosa coloring. They
are strong, willing, tenacious and tough team player
This cross was achieved by crossing Appaloosa coloring with the athletic qualities of the Trekehners. The result is a beautifully-colored animal, larger and with finer lines than the original appaloosa. Their head is erect and attractive. They display characteristic white sclera and a speckled mouth. Their neck is long and well-arched. Their shoulder is oblique and withers high. Their back is long with rounded croup. They have muscular hindquarters with elegant and strong legs. | ||
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Appendix Quarter Horses are the first generation cross
between a registered Thoroughbred and an American Quarter Horse. They are
registered as appendix but not initially eligible for a full AQHA registration.
The cross began in Texas and quickly took hold when the horse racing industry brought Thoroughbred bloodlines into the Quarter Horse Association. Initially they were met with resistance by board members, but they relented to the cross with Thoroughbreds that held Quarter Horse type characteristics. Through the years and selective breeding the resulting cross is a larger animal (15 – 17 hands), with more refined features. They are found in black, chestnut, grey, bay, dun, roan, palomino, and buckskin ... | ||
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AraAppaloosa horses are a refined version of Appaloosa in many
ways. The main registry for the Appaloosa horses was established in an effort
to protect and develop the Appaloosa. Because of claims of similar ancient
origins, the registry allowed the Appaloosa to be crossed with pureblooded
Arabians. The AraAppaloosa of today is said to be a re-establishment or
preservation of the best examples of the Appaloosa breed found, namely, in
early American Indian tribes.
AraAppaloosa horses are known primarily by their coat; which needs to be one of the basic Appaloosa color patterns. They are between 14 and 15 hands high and have the same general conformation of the Arab: refined head, stamina, and elegance. ... | ||
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The Arabian''s conformation and type have been selectively bred
for longer than any other breed of horse.The Bedouins of the Arabian desert were dependent for survival on their Arabian horses. While they valued the beauty of their horses, they were equally adamant that their horses were strong, with deep chests, straight legs, large joints and good lungs to carry them across large stretches of their desert homeland. Historical figures like Genghis Khan, Napoleon, Alexander The Great and George Washington rode Arabians. The prophet Mohammed, in the seventh century AD, was instrumental in spreading the Arabian''s influence around the world. He instructed his followers to look after Arabians and treat them with ... | ||
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Arabo-Friesian horses are known for their excellent
disposition as well as endurance and toughness. They are willing to please and
work, are obedient, and are known for their excellent movement characteristics. Arabo-Friesians are a cross between Friesians and Arabians, and they are a relatively new breed. During the Spanish invasion of the Netherlands in the 16th and 17th centuries Arabian blood was first introduced to the Friesian which resulted in a very athletic horse. In the 1960’s breeders introduced additional Arabian in order to enhance strength and endurance. The result is a horse with the good looks and behavior of the Friesian with the robustness of the Arabian. Arabo-Friesian horses generally stand ... | ||
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Araboulonnais horses are a relatively new French breed
developed by crossing of Arabians to large, robust Boulonnais horses.The origin of the Araboulonnais began late in the 20th century. It was thought that the beauty and pep of Arabians would blend wonderfully with the gentleness and soundness of the large Boulonnais. The resulting cross was an animal that was more refined than the Boulonnais but much larger and heavier than the Arabian. They were created for riding or trekking and they prove to be energetic, athletic mounts with a tendency to be resistant to disease. They average 15.2 – 15.7 hands high. Generally they are grey. They are gentle, Intelligent, and tough. | ||
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Aralusion, also called the Hispano-Arab, horse is a
relatively new breed achieved by crossing the high energy Arabians with the
noble Andalusians in equal parts. These are two of the older and most acclaimed
breeds on the planet, so their cross is a logical one. The resulting animal is
beautiful with high action, notable athletic ability, and fine confirmation. Aralusians are animated and spirited with the strong Arabian motion and drive and the presence and determination of Andalusian horses. | ||
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Ardahan (also known as Malakin) horses are the only heavy
breed of horse native to Turkey. They are a between Ardennes, Percheron, Shire,
Clydesdale, Orlov horse with native Russian horses. About 150 years ago they
were brought to the eastern parts of Turkey by immigrant Turks from the
Caucasus. When they reached eastern Turkey, the resulting crosses were then
crossed with Anadolu horses.
They have a short muscular neck, stand at around 13-14 hands, and are generally black or gray. They are a willing working horse and mostly used for draft work or farm animal. | ||
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Ardennes, or Ardennais, horses are a multi-talented horse
commonly used in endurance riding, general riding, and work activities. They
are one of the oldest breeds of draft horse, and originate from the Ardennes
area in Belgium, Luxembourg, and France. Their history reaches back to Ancient Rome, and throughout the years blood from several other breeds has been added to the Ardennes, although only the Belgian breed had any significant impact. They are a direct descendant of the pre-historic horses whose remains were found at Solutre; primitive features such as the skeletal formation of the head, with its distinctive, squared-off nose, are still evident in the modern breed. Ardennais horses were known to both Julius Caesa ... | ||
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Arenberg-Nordkirchen are small riding horses from north-west
Germany. They can be black, chestnut, bay, or gray, and are used for
sport/hobby horses (general riding and jumping). Germany does not have a long tradition of small horse breeding; the only native small horse is the Dülmener. From the early twentieth century ponies and small horses were imported, mostly from Great Britain, and some private individuals started breeding from them. Arenberg-Nordkirchen horses were started in 1923 by the then Duke of Arenberg as a semi-feral herd on his estates in Nordkirchen, near Münster in Westphalia. They were based on Dülmener horses, from which he intended to create a small and elegant riding horse. His stock was small, wit ... | ||
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Argentine Anglo horses are from Argentina. They are well
known for their use in equestrian sports. They are lightweight horses that
exhibit a refined appearance and excellent performance capabilities. They are
also energetic, intelligent, and obedient.In the 1960s Argentine Anglo horses were developed by crossing English Thoroughbred stallions with Argentine Criollo mares to produce the lightweight polo horses with great fitness and agility. Argentine Anglos are medium sized, have expressive heads, long necks, inclined shoulders, an long and elastic back with a muscular croup; solid legs, strong bones and joints; plus small, hard hooves. They are generally gray, bay, or sorrel and are around 15 hands tall. | ||
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Born and bred in the sprawling plains of Argentina, the Argentine Criollo isn''t just a horse breed; it''s a symbol of resilience and tradition woven into the South American fabric. These compact, muscular horses, known for their intelligence and versatility, have been instrumental in shaping Argentinian history and culture.
Standing at an average of 14.2 hands, the Criollo prioritizes agility and endurance over sheer size. Their well-developed musculature ensures strength and stamina, allowing them to navigate challenging terrain with ease. Coats range from bay and chestnut to dun and gray, often adorned with distinctive markings on the head and legs. Expressive eyes and small, mobile ears grace their straight or convex profiles ... | ||
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Although the Argentine Polo Ponies are not considered a
breed, Argentina is recognized the world over for their fine polo horses, a
cross between Thoroughbred and Criollo blood.
They are bred to be quick, strong, agile, and to handle the rigorous life of a polo horse with ease. Combining the speed and grace of the Thoroughbred with the tireless work ethic of the Criollo creates horses that look forward to and thrives on hard work. The Association of Poly Pony Breeders was founded in 1984 in an attempt to preserve bloodlines. Breeding is controlled closely by Argentine breeders and only proven horses are bred to retain their good qualities. They are bred to retain their type rather than to preserve p ... | ||
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Argentinian Modeponies (also known as Bergmann Ponies and
Argentinian Fashion Ponies) have the same foundation as Argentinian Falabella
horses and are bred for beauty and intelligence. However they are more refined
and larger than Falabellas. While most are found in Argentina, small
populations can be found in the Netherlands and France. On average they are 6.8 – 7.8 hands tall. They are tough and durable. Their head is large and straight. They come in all colors. They tend to be calm and friendly and are mostly used as Pit ponies or Pets. | ||
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Ariègeois Ponies, also known as Merens ponies, are a
pure-black rare mountain pony native to the Pyrenees and Ariègeois mountains of
Northern Spain and Southern France. Thought to be of prehistoric ancestory,
these ponies were originally domesticated for use in mines and hauling timber.
These handy ponies were also indispensable to the mountain farmers of the area
and valued as hardy war mounts.They are robust, kind, and easy to care for. Physically they are very similar to Dales ponies or Friesian horses. It is believed that during the Muslim invasion local stock was also enhanced by Arabian blood. Ariègeois breeders generally raised their animals by allowing them to graze freely in herds. Foals are born in the spri ... | ||
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Arravani horses are from Greece and are in danger of
extinction; there are only about 200-300 of them left in the world today.
Arravani horses are influenced by Egyptian Arabians, Medern, Greek Thessaliern, Roman horses, and Turkish Arabian bloodlines. They are personable and comfortable to ride. For thousands of years they were used as agriculture workers by local farmers and for transporting loads over stony mountain paths. The introduction of motorized vehicles saw a decline in their use that much of the stock was sold off as meat to Italian suppliers. | ||
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Asiatic Wild (also known as Przewaslki’s, Takhi, and
Mongolian wild) horsesare a rare and
endangered subspecies of wild horse native to the Steppes of central Asia. Most
wild horses, such as Mustangs or Australian brumbies, are descended from
domesticated animals; however, Asiatic Wild horses have never been domesticated
and are the only known truly wild horse in the world. Organizations from around the world have successfully bred and re-introduced these horses into their natural Mongolian habitat as well as the Chernobyl area. The total number by the early 1990’s was over 1,500. Asiatic Wild horses are a stockier build than the domesticated mongolian horses but with shorter legs and a heavy built neck. ... | ||
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Asils are Arabian horses from the Asil region in Khuzestan.
Rock carvings of horses have been found in the area that date back 5,000 years.
Like many different types of Arabians, strains were developed by different
families and breeders. They are raised for racing, transportation, and
pleasure.
Asil horses have an average height of about 14.3 hands and are built for speed and stamina; they are quick and efficient. Their traditional colors are chestnut, gray, or bay. They are Spirited, intelligent, and bold. | ||
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Astrikan (also known as Kalmykskaya, Kalmyk, or Kustenair)
horses are members of the Mongolian equine group.They are bred in the territory
along the Volga and Ural rivers and are in danger of becoming extinct. They
were brought by the Kalmyk people came to Russia from Dzungaria in the 17th
century. They were described as plain, medium-sized horses that are very tough
and possess speedy gaits. They look similar to Kirgiz horses, but tend to be
coarser with longer legs.
Selective breeding of these animals ended around 1943 and many crosses have modified the bloodlines considerably. In 1986 the local University of Cattle Breeding attempted to determine their numbers and located an isolated heard in the eastern regions ... | ||
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Asturcón, also known as Asturian, Horses are a pony from the
Asturias region of northern Spain. They are an ancient breed and their ancestry
is not known, although most likely they are a cross between Sorraia, Garrano,
and ancient Celtic ponies. They are usually brown or black, with minimal white
markings. They stand between 11.2 and 12.2 hands (46 and 50 inches, 117 and 127
cm).Asturcón ponies have a naturally ambling gait that is comfortable for the rider. As a result, a large portion of their population was taken to Ireland to produce the Irish Hobby. These ponies are hardy and resourceful, and able to survive in the harshest areas. They are obedient and easily domesticated, and are used for riding, drivin ... | ||
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Augeron Horses were developed in Pays d’Auge ( an area in
Normandy France). They are also known Caen or Virois horses and they were
developed from the Percheron breed sometime around the 19th century.In 1904, Augeron horses were sold in Argences and Bayeux of Lower Normandy. People bought them for their homogeneity, beauty and high value. The Société hippique du trait augeron, or Augeron Horse Society, was formed in 1913 by breeders in Auge to record these horses in a breed registry. The society wanted to preserve the breed and make it distinct from its ancestors, the Percheron. They are light gray; tall, strong, well-built; and energetic. They are 158–170 cm (15.2–16.3 hands) tall. | ||
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Australian Draught Horses was developed from the
crossbreeding of four recognized pure draught horse breeds which were in
Australia since the colonial days: Clydesdale, Percheron, Shire, Suffolk Punch.
The result is a hardy, strong draught horse with a good temperament.The roots of the Australian Draught Horse date back to the c.1854 importation of stallions and mares of various English and Flemish cart breeds to Australia. Van Diemen''s Land (now Tasmania) was at the forefront of breeding cart and farm horses with the part played by the Van Diemen’s Land Company. This company also imported Shire Horses which were later imported to Western Australia and South Australia in the late 1830s. Bullocks did most of the heavy ... | ||
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Ponies were first introduced to Australia in 1803. By 1920,
a distinct type had emerged there. A stud book was opened nine years later
detailing the standards of conformation for the pony. The basic stock for the
Australian Pony is the Welsh Mountain Pony of Type A. Shetlands were introduced
to give solid constitution and strength. Thoroughbred, Arab, and Hackney were
later introduced.
Australian Ponies have a show quality head: slightly concave with alert ears and dark eyes. Their neck is nicely rounded, their shoulders slope back and their hindquarters are well-rounded and proportioned. Their tail is set high and gaily carried, their leg bones are flat showing strength. They stand between 12 and 14 hands high. ... | ||
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The Ancestors of the Australian Stock Horse were imported in
small numbers at the end of the 18th century from South Africa and are believed
to be of Arabian and Barb descent. Eventually more horses where imported from
England; mainly Thoroughbred and Arabian horses that were tough enough for the
rough Australian conditions. Thoroughbreds became very popular at the beginning of the 19th century for horse racing. The horses that developed had a good temperament, were tough and reliable, and able to work under saddle and in harness. They were used to clear timber, plough the land and herd sheep and cattle. These horses were known as Walers (named after New South Wales). Walers were sought after by the cavalry due to their ... | ||
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Austrian Warmblood horses are, unsurprisingly, warmblooded
horses from Austria. They are the result of combining of multiple excellent
horse breeds.
The Austro-Hungarian Empire was known for its horse breeding programs which were based on a number of imperial stud farms. The role of these farms was to produce farm horses for the citizens, riding and carriage horses for the nobility, cavalry mounts and artillery horses for the military. Although the former empire is also famed for producing the Kladruber and Lipizzaner, prominent among these stud farms were those located at Mezohegyes and Bábolna. The former was founded in 1785, the latter was purchased by the government in 1789, and both are located i ... | ||
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Autre Que Pur Sang horse (AQPS) loosely translates to
‘other-than pure blood’ and is a classification used for race horses in France
that are not of pure English Thoroughbred lineage. They must have 75% English
Thoroughbred and less than 5% Arabian blood to participate. The rest of the
bloodlines can be a mix of regional French saddle horses (like French Saddle
Horse and Anglo-Arabian). These horses are run both on flat tracks and in
steeplechase races. This mix is not as swift as the English Thoroughbred,
although they prove to be sturdier and to possess more endurance. They often
excel in obstacle races and longer distances against an open field.
AQPS racing horses were developed around the end of the 19th centur ... | ||
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Auvergne horses (Cheval d’Auvergne) are robust and hardy
light draft horse from the Auvergne region of south central France. They are
used mainly for trekking.
They have been crossbred several times throughout history, with several distinct breeds sharing the name "Auvergne horse". A small riding horse known as the "half-blood of Auvergne" was primarily ridden by the cavalry at the beginning of the 19th century, but has since disappeared. Other work horses of Auvergne were used as a means of transportation before the advent of modern roads. The work horse was crossbred to become a light draught horse and subsequent ancestor of the modern Auvergne horse. It was used for varying field work by the inhabitants of the re ... | ||
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Auxois horses are closely related to Ardennes horse and have
been bred specifically for immense size since the start of the 20th century.
Their origins are uncertain, although some sources say that their ancestors were Burgandy horses, a heavy breed ridden by knights of the middle ages. Breeding of the modern Auxois began in the 19th century in the Cote d’Or and Yonne regions of France. The foundation horses were Percheron, Ardennes, Boulonnais, and Northern Ardennais. Auxois horses are one of the rarest French draft breeds in the world. After World War II, with mechanization on the rise, the number of Auxois horses declined significantly. In fact their numbers became so low that purebred Ardennais ... | ||
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Avelignese are heavy horses found throughout Italy. They are
beautiful and hardy enough to handle most any challenge.
Avelignese horses are one of the few breeds referred to as surefooted styles. These surefooted horses can endure traveling through the desert and in extreme temperatures without any issues. They can be utilized for equestrian vaulting and also for therapeutic riding purposes as well. They have been bred with a unique format so that you know which horse came from where. For example, if the horse is from Austria, they will bode a brand that is just the letter “H”, whereas the ones from Italy will bode an “HI”. Avelignese horses are calm enough to be utilized as a riding horse for childre ... | ||
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Azerbaijan horses are a mountain-steppe racing and riding
horse named after the geographic region where the horse was originally
developed: Azerbaijan in the Caucasus. They have long been native to the area
and are well adapted to herd life.They were developed as a saddle-pack horse and favored as a war horse due to their robust character. Over the years they have been enhanced with both Arabian and Tersk horses. They are known for an unstable temperament (due to largely wild herding instincts) and a natural pacing gait. The average speed by running of Azerbaijan horse is 1600 metres in 2 minute, 66 seconds | ||
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Azores Ponies
are from the Azores islands,
Portugal. They have a
wedge-shaped head and a straight or slightly rammed profile, with a wide
forehead and a small mouth section. Their neck is strong and goes into a long
shoulder. Their chest is deep, but narrow. Their hindquarters are somewhat
poor. They generally are brown. Azores ponies are wiry, noble horses with a fiery temperament. They are used in agriculture, but they are also used as children''s ponies. Azores ponies are very similar to Balearic ponies. Azores ponies are a very rare breed, whose origin is not fully understood. It is assumed that horses or ponies from Morocco were imported into the 19th century, and that these took a not unimportant in ... | ||
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Azteca horses are medium-sized, light riding horse. They arernan extension of the Spanish horse. Although a majority of the horses in Mexicornare still of direct Spanish stock, the Azteca has become very popular in thernfew years that it has been an established breed.Standing 14.3 to 15 hands high, the Azteca is of standardrnwarmblood conformation.They have a fine, dry head with straight or subconvexrnprofile, small ears, and beautiful eyes. They have a well-placed, beautifullyrncurved and heavily muscled neck. They have long, sloping shoulders and a moderatelyrnpronounced instep. They have a short, strong back and a long, slightly fallingrncroup. They are found in all solid colors except piebald and tigers. At the beginnin ... | ||
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