1. Mr. Smith Northeastern Agricultural Education
Equine Breeds
Mr. Smith
Northeastern Agricultural Education

2. Light Horses Gestation – 11 Months
At least 14.2 hands tall at the withers
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. Morgan Developed in the United States
America’s first breed of light horse
Descended from one horse, Justin Morgan

6. 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

7. 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

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

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

10. Draft Horse Breeds

11. 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 lbs.

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

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

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

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

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