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Equine Breeds

Equine Breeds. NOTES. Light Horses. At least 14.2 hands tall at the withers 900 - 1400 pounds Most common type of horse in the United States. Breeds of Light Horses. Quarter Horse Known for athleticism and cow sense Most versatile breed Named for the “Quarter Mile Race”.

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Equine Breeds

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  1. Equine Breeds NOTES

  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. Breeds of Light Horses Quarter Horse • Known for athleticism and cow sense • Most versatile breed • Named for the “Quarter Mile Race”

  4. American Quarter Horse • Developed in the US as a race breed • Alert and willing temperment • Named for their fast times in the 1/4 mile • Known for speed, strength & intelligence • Most popular horse breed in the world

  5. Breeds of Light Horses Morgan • Smaller in height (14 - 15 hands) • Breed was founded by a single stallion (Justin Morgan) • Noted for pleasing temperment and easy managability

  6. Breeds of Light Horses Paint • Stock type horse • Color patterns are called Tobiano and Overo • Differs from a Pinto (Pinto Association is a color registry)

  7. Breeds of Light Horses Thoroughbred • Breed bred for racing and sports • Average height is 16 hands

  8. Thoroughbred • Mediteranean • Designed to sustain speed over distances while carrying weight • Avg 16 hands • Long Distance Runners • Revolutionized the racing industry

  9. Breeds of Light Horses Appaloosa • Unique color pattern of spots (predominantly over the hip) • Breed Association was formed in 1938

  10. Appaloosa • Well known for speed • Used by the Nez Pierce Indians as war horses • Avg. 15 hands • Originated from Spanish horses left behind by explorers • AKA “Appy”

  11. Breeds of Light Horses Arabian • Head has a characteristically dished profile • Stands between 14.2 and 15.2 hands

  12. Arabian • Originated from Bedouin desert • Known for strength and stamina • Avg 14.2- 15.2 • Small muzzle, teacup • High tail setting • Any horse in the world can be traced to an Arabian • Have 1 less rib than other horses. “Nadia Saklou”

  13. Breeds of Light Horses Palomino • Color registry • Color is light to dark of a 14 karat gold U.S. coin • Mane and tail must be white

  14. Lipazzaner • Developed in Spain • Born brown or black • Avg 15.3 hands • Changes to white or gray at about 6-10 years of age • Famous as dressage performers

  15. Saddlebred • Developed in Kentucky, 1832 • AKA “Kentucky Saddler” • Ridden by many famous riders • Paul Revere • Daniel Boone • Ulysses S. Grant • Three and Five Gaited Horse

  16. Standardbred • Fastest harness horse in the world • Name comes from... the horses must meet a “specific” standard. • Bay, brown or black in color • Cross between Morgan and Thoroughbred

  17. Tennessee Walking Horse • Originated in Tennessee • Possess a unique running walk gait (6-12 mph) • Very easy to ride • Preferred horse of traveling preachers

  18. Irish • Ireland • Brown, Bay color • Avg 15.2 - 17 • most slaughtered breed • Short canon bone is good for jumping

  19. Breeds of Light Horses Mustang • Mustang means wild or stray • Protected by the government • Adopt a horse program

  20. Mustang • Developed by Mother Nature in the Western United States • Avg 14.2 +/- • Considered the “True Horse” • Near extinction in 1970 • Available for adoption via Government

  21. Draft Horse Breeds Used for Work Largest Horses

  22. American Cream Draft • Originated from “Old Granny” (mare) in Iowa in 1911 • Rich cream color with white mane & tail • Pink skin • Endangered

  23. Belgian • Originated in Belgium • Brown w/ white socks • Utilized in WWII • 15-17 Avg. height • Endures cold weather

  24. Clydesdale • Developed in Scotland • Bred for Agriculture use • Commonly bay in color (can be brown and black) • Very Active • All white fetlocks • Avg 16.2 - 18 hands

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

  26. Percheron • Unclear origin, found in Ice Age • The oldest equine breed • Most popular draft breed in early 1900’s • As strong as a Clydesdale

  27. Shire • Developed in England • Most common draft breed in England • Once used to carry knights into battle • Mostly black with white legs • AKA “Gentle Giant”

  28. Ponies

  29. Highland • Originated in Scotland • Pony breed • Used in Army mounts in WWI • Avg 14.2 and lower

  30. From England Heavy horse for its size Width through the chest Show, heavy harness or carriage Crossbred to produce hunters and jumpers Hackney

  31. Very similar to Appaloosa Conformation between that of the Quarter Horse and Arabian Pony of America

  32. Develops long shaggy outer coat during winter months and has a full mane and tail Shetland Pony

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