1. Equine Breeds Mr. Caffee Northeastern Agricultural Education

2. Light Horses At least 14.2 hands tall at the withers 900 - 1400 pounds Most common type of horse in the United States

3. Appaloosa Well known for speed Used by the Nez Pence Indians as war horses Originated from Spanish horses left behind by explorers

4. Arabian Originated from Bedouin desert Known for strength and stamina Small muzzle High tail setting Short back

5. Lipazzan Developed in Spain Born brown or black in color Changes to white or gray at about 6-10 years of age Famous as dressage performers

6. Morgan Developed in the United States America’s first breed of light horse Descended from one horse, Justin Morgan

7. Mustang Developed by Mother Nature in the Western United States Near extinction in 1970 Available through the Adopt-A-Horse program from the US Government

8. American Quarter Horse Developed in the United States as a race horse Named for their fast times in the 1/4 mile Known for speed, strength & intelligence Most popular horse breed in the world

9. Saddlebred Developed in the United States Ridden by many famous riders –Paul Revere –Daniel Boone –Ulysses S. Grant –Stonewall Jackson –Robert E. Lee

10. Standardbred Fastest harness horse in the world Name comes from the fact that the horses must meet a “specific” standard. Bay, brown or black in color

11. Tennessee Walking Horse Originated in Tennessee Possess a unique running walk gait Very easy to ride Preferred horse of traveling preachers

12. Thoroughbred Designed to sustain speed over distances while carrying weight Average 16 hands in height Revolutionized the racing industry

13. Draft Horse Breeds

14. American Cream Draft Originated from the mare “Old Granny” in Iowa in 1911 Rich cream color with white mane & tail Pink skin Amber colored eyes Average 1600-1800 lbs.

15. Belgian Originated in Belgium American Belgian Association is headquartered in Wabash, IN

16. Clydesdale Developed in Scotland Commonly bay in color Known for four white socks with hairy fetlocks Made famous in US beer commercials

17. Friesian Native to the Netherlands Prior to WWI there were only 3 sires still alive Known for long tail & mane Very calm breed

18. Percheron Unclear origin The oldest equine breed Most popular draft breed in the early 1900s

19. Shire Developed in England Most common draft breed in England Once used to carry knights into battle Mostly black with white legs

20. Light Horse Breeds and Selection Part 1

21. Light Horse Breeds and Selection Overview HLight Horse Breeds HBody Colors HParts of the Horse (part 2) HCommon Head and Leg Markings (part 2) HEquine Terms and Definitions (part 2) HTraits and Selection (part 2) HJudging Contests (part 2)

22. Breeds of Light Horses Quarter Horse HKnown for athleticism and cow sense HNamed for the “Quarter Mile Race”

23. Breeds of Light Horses Morgan HSmaller in height (14 - 15 hands) HBreed was founded by a single stallion (Justin Morgan)

24. Breeds of Light Horses Paint HStock type horse HColor patterns are called Tobiano and Overo HDiffers from a Pinto (Pinto Association is a color registry)

25. Breeds of Light Horses Thoroughbred HBreed bred for racing HAverage height is 16 hands

26. Breeds of Light Horses Appaloosa HUnique color pattern of spots (predominantly over the hip) HBreed Association was formed in 1938

27. Breeds of Light Horses Arabian HHead has a characteristically dished profile HStands between 14.2 and 15.2 hands

28. Breeds of Light Horses Palomino HColor registry HColor is light to dark of a 14 karat gold U.S. coin HMane and tail must be white

29. Breeds of Light Horses Mustang HMustang means wild or stray HProtected by the government HAdopt a horse program

30. Breeds of Light Horses Review Morgan HWhat do you remember about this breed? HSmaller in height (14 - 15 hands) HBreed was founded by a single stallion (Justin Morgan)

31. Breeds of Light Horses Review Thoroughbred HWhat do you remember about this breed? HBreed bred for racing HAverage height is 16 hands

32. Breeds of Light Horses Review Appaloosa HWhat do you remember about this breed? HUnique color pattern of spots (predominantly over the hip) HBreed Association was formed in 1938

33. Breeds of Light Horses Review Mustang HWhat do you remember about this breed? HMustang means wild or stray HProtected by the government HAdopt a horse program

34. Breeds of Light Horses Review Paint HWhat do you remember about this breed? HStock type horse HColor patterns are called Tobiano and Overo HDiffers from a Pinto (Pinto Association is a color registry)

35. Breeds of Light Horses Review Quarter Horse HWhat do you remember about this breed? HKnown for athleticism and cow sense HNamed for the “Quarter Mile Race”

36. Breeds of Light Horses Review Arabian HWhat do you remember about this breed? HHead has a characteristically dished profile HStands between 14.2 and 15.2 hands

37. Breeds of Light Horses Review Palomino HWhat do you remember about this breed? HColor registry HColor is light to dark of a 14 karat gold U.S. coin HMane and tail must be white

38. Breeds of Light Horses Quiz 12 3 4

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40. 1. Palomino 2. Appaloosa 3. Morgan 4. Quarter Horse

41. Breeds of Light Horses Quiz 5. Thoroughbred6. Mustang 7. Arabian8. Paint

42. Light Horse Breeds Colors 1. Buckskin 2. Palomino 3. Red Roan 4. Blue Roan 1234

43. Light Horse Breeds Colors 5. Dappled Gray 6. Black 7. Bay 8. Chestnut 5678

44. Light Horse Breeds Colors 9. Sorrel 10. Dun 11. Pinto 12. Appaloosa 9101112

45. Light Horse Breeds Colors Review 1. Buckskin 2. Red Roan 3. Palomino 4. Blue Roan 1 2 3 4

46. Light Horse Breeds Colors Review 5. Bay 6. Dappled Gray 7. Black 8. Chestnut 5 6 7 8

47. Light Horse Breeds Colors Review 9. Sorrel 10. Pinto 11. Dun 12. Appaloosa 9 10 11 12

48. Light Horse Breeds Colors Quiz 123 4 5 6

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50. Light Horse Breeds Colors Quiz Answers 1. Blue Roan 2. Chestnut 3. Appaloosa 4. Sorrel 5. Bay 6. Buckskin

51. Light Horse Breeds Colors Quiz Answers 7. Red Roan8. Pinto 9. Palomino 10. Dappled Gray11. Dun12. Black

52. Horse Breeds and Selection End of Part One