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Equine. Small. Pony Breeds. Medium. Large. Shetland. Maximum Height – 46 Inches(11.2 hands) Comes in all colors Rugged and hardy breed Used for pulling small carts, riding and a companion pony. Pony Of The Americas. Cross of a Shetland and an Appaloosa
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Shetland • Maximum Height – 46 Inches(11.2 hands) • Comes in all colors • Rugged and hardy breed • Used for pulling small carts, riding and a companion pony
Pony Of The Americas • Cross of a Shetland and an Appaloosa • Height limit – 46-56 hands (11.2-14 hands)
Draft Breeds • 16-18 hands • Weight ranged from 1400lbs to 2200lbs • Battle horses • Farm horses
Clydesdale • Known as the Budweiser horses • Has 4 white socks with hairy fetlocks • Commonly bay in color
Friesian • Very calm breed • Versatile horse • Only allowed to be black. A small white star is allowed • Known for long mane and tail
Light Breeds • At least 14.2 hands tall at the withers • 900-1400lbs • Most common type of horse in the USA
Thoroughbred • Designed to sustain speed over distances while carrying weight • Average 16 hands in height • Revolutionized the racing industry
Arabian • Only truly purebred breed today • Known for strengthen • Small muzzle • High tail setting • Short back
Warm Bloods • Cross between a draft horse and a light horse • Primarily used for dressage, show jumping and driving
Oldenburg • 16.1-17.2 hands • Colors – bay black and chestnut • Cross between a thoroughbred and Norman blood
Hanoverian • Cross of a Holsteiner and a Thoroughbred • 15.3-16.2 hands • Colors – Grey, chestnut, bay, and black • Strong, athletic and even tempered
Saddle Seat Saddle Saddles Western Saddle Dressage Saddle English or Hunt Seat Saddle
Other Important Things One Needs When Owning A Horse • Vet • Farrier • Dentist