Horse Breeds

Pony Breeds

American Walking Pony Originated in the United States Developed to be a large pony Arabian characteristics with smooth gates Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/horses/

Banker Originated on Shackleford Island, N. Carolina Semi-feral breed Larger pony breed standing 14 hands high Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/horses/

Cayuse Originally a wild horse in the US High withers & long cannon bones Used to develop other Native Am. horses Few of the breed remain Mostly found in California Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/horses/

Chincoteague Pony Descends from wild horses on Assateague Is. Island near Maryland and Virginia Average size breed standing 12-13 hands high Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/horses/

Dales Pony Originated in England Stand up to 14.2 hands high Various colors Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/horses/

Galiceño Arrived in Mexico from Spain in 1519 Used for child mounts and for carting Also good for herding cattle Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/horses/

Hackney Developed in England Good child’s horse Also used for carting Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/horses/

New Forest Pony Originated in England Up to 14.2 hands high Ideal child’s horse or for carting use Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/horses/

Newfoundland Pony Developed in Newfoundland 11-14.2 hands high 400-800 lbs. at mature weight Can experience radical color changes Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/horses/

Pony of America (POA) Developed in the United States Rugged and athletic Distinctive spotted coat pattern Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/horses/

Quarterpony Developed in the United States Small scale replica of the quarter horse Patterned colors accepted Average size is 13.2 hands and 800-900 lbs. Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/horses/

Shetland Pony Domesticated in Scotland Oldest breed of horse in Britain 9.3-10.2 hands high Used for carting and halter classes Prior use was as a work animal Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/horses/

Welsh Pony Originated in Wales before the Romans arrived Pulled chariots in sporting events Good sport horse Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/horses/

General Horse Breeds

American Cream and White Developed in the United States 15.2-16.2 hands high 1100-1300 lbs. Must have pink skin Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/horses/

Appaloosa Developed in US by Native Americans Originally called Palouse horse Named changed to Appaloosa by white settlers Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/horses/

Arabian Used to improve European saddle horses Fine bone Dished face with large nostrils Average 14.2-15.2 hands high Average 800-1000 lbs. Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/horses/

Arappaloosa Developed in the United States Cross of Arabian and Appaloosa breeds Body type of an Arabian preferred Average 14.2-15.2 hands high Average 800-1000 lbs. Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/horses/

Morgan Developed in Massachusetts Average 14.2-15.2 hands Coats are usually dark Very well muscled, strong work horses Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/horses/

Morab Developed in the United States Used Arabian and the Morgan breeds Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/horses/

Quarter Horse Developed in Southwestern United States Named for their great speed at a 1/4 mile race Used by the cattleman of the Southwest Today they are used in all sorts of events Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/horses/

Quarab Developed in the US Used Quarter Horse and Arabian breeds Average 14-16 hands high Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/horses/

Azteca Developed in Mexico Used Quarter Horses and some Spanish breeds Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/horses/

Buckskin Originated from Spanish Sorraia Size equivalent to Quarter Horses Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/horses/

Canadian Developed in Canada Also refereed to as the “Little Iron Horse” Almost became extinct, still on critical list Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/horses/

Cleveland Bay Oldest established English breed Breed maintained free of outcrosses Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/horses/

Colorado Range Horse Developed in Colorado Not related to the Appaloosa Foundation stock came from Turkey No color requirements Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/horses/

Finnhorse Developed in Finland Used for draft and riding Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/horses/

Florida Cracker Developed in Florida from Spanish horses Average 13.5-15 hands high and 750-900 lbs Used mainly for penning and herding cattle Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/horses/

Fox Trotters Developed in Missouri A sure footed yet comfortable ride Well known for their smooth gates Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/horses/

Haflinger Originated in Austria Foundation stud is required in the lineage Muscle of a draft horse Height of a pony Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/horses/

Hanoverian Originated in Germany Represents one of the most prominent riding breeds Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/horses/

Icelandic Developed in Icelend Small, sturdy and hardy, but not light in build Average 13-14 hands high Average weight is 730-840 lbs. Used for riding and carting Used for meat production in Iceland Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/horses/

Irish Draught Developed in Ireland Used for hunting, carting, and farmwork Average 15.2-17 hands high Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/horses/

Lipizzan Developed in Austria Arabian and Spanish breeds used Born dark and turn white around age 6 Known for their fancy dressage performances Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/horses/

Miniature Horse Developed in the United States Must measure no more then 34” high Used for show and carting Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/horses/

Mustang Wild horse found in the Western US Many exhibit Spanish characteristics Protected by the US government Can be obtained by the Adopt-A-Horse Program Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/horses/

Moyle Developed in Idaho as a light riding horse Used Mustangs brought from Utah Usually brown based color Some have frontal bosses or horns Very rare Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/horses/

Paint Developed in the United States Descendants of North African & Asian horses Known for athletic ability Must have Quarter Horse in the lineage

Pinto Developed in the United States Color breed Range of breeds, but not draft breeds Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/horses/

Pintabian Developed in United Sates 99% Arabian blood with Tobiano markings Arabian body features Average size is 14.2-15.2 hands high Average weigh 900-1100 lbs. Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/horses/

Palomino Developed in Europe long ago Choice of ancient kings and emporers Light to dark golden Tail must be white with less than 15% dark hairs Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/horses/

Saddlebred Developed in the United States Important during the Revolution Popular show and event horse Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/horses/

Golden American Saddlebred Developed in the United States Used Palimino and Saddlebred breeds Known for their smooth gates and golden color Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/horses/

National Show Horse Developed in the United States Used Saddlebred and Arabian breeds People wanted a sturdy, elegant show horse Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/horses/

Paso Fino Developed in Spain Smooth gates caused by a lateral foot placement Average 13.2-15.2 hands high Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/horses/

Thoroughbred Developed in England Known for its speed over extended distance Average height is just over 16 hands Traveling speeds average 35-40 mph Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/horses/

Tennessee Walking Horse Developed in Tennessee Combination of Morgan Standardbred Canadian Thoroughbred Known for its “run-walk” gate Average 15.2 hands high Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/horses/

Racking Horse Developed in the United States Related to the Tennessee Walker Known for its special “racking gate” Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/horses/

Rocky Mountain Horse Developed in Kentucky Small, sturdy and hardy, but not light in build Must be 14.2-16 hands high Must have a natural 4 beat racking gate Must be a solid color with no white above the knee Samll facial markings are permitted Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/horses/

Draft Horse Breeds

American Cream Draft Developed in Iowa Average 15-16.3 hands high Mares weigh 1600-1800 lbs. Stallions weigh 1800-2000 lbs. Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/horses/

Belgian Native to Belgium Used as ancient war horses Used for pulling competitions Also popular logging horses Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/horses/

Clydesdale Founded in Scotland Bred for farm and coal mine work 16.2-18 hands high 1600-2200 lbs. Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/horses/

Percheron Exact origin unknown Average 15-16.3 hands high Used to move freight in cities Also used for farm work Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/horses/

Shire Common in England Used for pulling competitions Various colors Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/horses/

Suffolk Dates back to Medieval war horses Average 16-17+ hands high Least common draft horse in the US Pictures from http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/horses/

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