Abaco Barb
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Abaco Barb
Country of Origin: Bahamas
Height: Between 13.0 to 14.2 hands (or 1.32 to 1.47 m)
Colours: Pinto, roan, chestnut, black and bay
Features: Large head with a broad forehead and a convex nose. Their bodies are short and stocky and their tail is quite low set.
Other Facts:
- The Abaco Barb is said to be descended from horses that were shipwrecked on the island during the Spanish colonization of the Americas and the Caribbean.
- The population of wild Abaco Barbs that run free on Great Abaco once numbered over 200 horses.
- THESE HORSES ARE TERRIBLY IN DANGER. THEY ARE (MOST PROBABLY) THE MOST ENDANGERED HORSE BREED ON THE PLANET.
Akhal-Teke
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Akhal-Teke
Country of Origin: Turkmenistan
Height: 14.2 and 16 hands (or 1.47 and 1.63 m)
Colours: Palomino, buckskin, bay, black, chestnut, palomino, cremello, perlino, and grey
Features: They have a long, slender neck with short, fine haired mane. Akhal-Tekes are often narrow in the chest with a long (almost straight) back. Their legs are beautifully long and slim.
Other Facts:
Country of Origin: Turkmenistan
Height: 14.2 and 16 hands (or 1.47 and 1.63 m)
Colours: Palomino, buckskin, bay, black, chestnut, palomino, cremello, perlino, and grey
Features: They have a long, slender neck with short, fine haired mane. Akhal-Tekes are often narrow in the chest with a long (almost straight) back. Their legs are beautifully long and slim.
Other Facts:
- Akahl-Tekes have amazing speed and endurance.
- They are adapted to severe climate conditions.
- One of the oldest surviving horse breeds.
- Turkmenistan's national emblem.
American Cream Draft
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American Cream Draft
Country of Origin: USA
Height: Mares stand at 15–16 hands (1.52-1.63 m) and stallions and geldings stand at 16-16.3 hands (1.63-1.70m)
Colours: Gold champagne
Features: American Cream Drafts have refined heads that are neither concave or convex, They are wide in the chest and have sloping shoulders and fairly short, but strong backs.
Other Facts:
Country of Origin: USA
Height: Mares stand at 15–16 hands (1.52-1.63 m) and stallions and geldings stand at 16-16.3 hands (1.63-1.70m)
Colours: Gold champagne
Features: American Cream Drafts have refined heads that are neither concave or convex, They are wide in the chest and have sloping shoulders and fairly short, but strong backs.
Other Facts:
- The American Cream Draft is a rare draft horse breed.
- The breed was developed in Iowa during the early 20th century, beginning with a cream-coloured mare named Old Granny.
- In 1944 a breed registry was formed.
- This breed has a calm, willing temperament.
American Paint Horse
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American Paint Horse (APH, Paint)
Country of Origin: USA
Height: Around 15-16 hands.
Colours: American Paints come in many patterns and colours! The most common patterns are 'overo' and 'tobiano'. (see far below)
Features: Paints have muscular necks and straight heads with big eyes. They have sloping shoulders and a quite short, but strong back. Their legs are solid and (again) strong.
Other Facts:
Country of Origin: USA
Height: Around 15-16 hands.
Colours: American Paints come in many patterns and colours! The most common patterns are 'overo' and 'tobiano'. (see far below)
Features: Paints have muscular necks and straight heads with big eyes. They have sloping shoulders and a quite short, but strong back. Their legs are solid and (again) strong.
Other Facts:
- The Paint was cherished by cowboys for cattle work because they were very nimble and worked hard.
- American Paint Horses are easy-going, friendly and extremely intelligent.
- Paints are one of the most popular breeds in the whole world!
American Quarter Horse
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American Quarter Horse (AQH)
Country of Origin: USA
Height: Between 14-16 hands
Colours: All solid colours, including bay, black and brown and includes chestnut, palomino, buckskin and grey
Features: The AQH has a small, short and particularly refined head. They have well-muscled bodies and broad chests. They also have powerful, rounded hindquarters.
Other Facts:
Country of Origin: USA
Height: Between 14-16 hands
Colours: All solid colours, including bay, black and brown and includes chestnut, palomino, buckskin and grey
Features: The AQH has a small, short and particularly refined head. They have well-muscled bodies and broad chests. They also have powerful, rounded hindquarters.
Other Facts:
- The American Quarter Horse excels at sprinting short distances. Its name came from its ability to outdistance other breeds of horses in races of a quarter mile or less!
- The American Quarter Horse is the most popular breed in the United States today.
- This breed is very versatile when it comes to riding. They can be used for many different competitions, or just pleasure!
American Saddlebred
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American Saddlebred
Country of Origin: USA
Height: Average height of 15-16 hands (or 1.52 to 1.63 m), but can range from 14.2 to 17 hands (1.47 to 1.73m)
Colours: Usually black, bay, or chestnut. However, greys, cream dilutes, champagnes, tobianos, and sabinos do exist
Features: The American Saddlebred has lovely deep and sloping shoulders, well-sprung ribs and a good, level back. They also have very well-defined withers and straight legs.
Other Facts:
Country of Origin: USA
Height: Average height of 15-16 hands (or 1.52 to 1.63 m), but can range from 14.2 to 17 hands (1.47 to 1.73m)
Colours: Usually black, bay, or chestnut. However, greys, cream dilutes, champagnes, tobianos, and sabinos do exist
Features: The American Saddlebred has lovely deep and sloping shoulders, well-sprung ribs and a good, level back. They also have very well-defined withers and straight legs.
Other Facts:
- The American Saddlebred was developed in Kentucky by plantation owners.
- They have extremely comfortable gaits and a steady temperament.
- They have 5 gaits:
- The Walk
- The Trot
- The Canter
- The Slow Gait
- The Rack
Andalusian
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Andalusian
Country of Origin: Spain, Iberian Peninsula
Height: Mares are often 15 hands (154cm) and stallions and geldings are often nearly 16 hands
Colours: Most common colour is grey, but they can be other colours too
Features: Andalusians are strongly built. They have elegant arched necks and short cannon bones. They are compact and elegant. Andalusians have beautiful thick manes and tails too!
Other Facts:
Country of Origin: Spain, Iberian Peninsula
Height: Mares are often 15 hands (154cm) and stallions and geldings are often nearly 16 hands
Colours: Most common colour is grey, but they can be other colours too
Features: Andalusians are strongly built. They have elegant arched necks and short cannon bones. They are compact and elegant. Andalusians have beautiful thick manes and tails too!
Other Facts:
- Throughout the Andalusian's history, it has been known for its ability as an amazing war horse, and was prized by the nobility.
- They are known for their intelligence, sensitivity and docility.
Appaloosa
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Appaloosa
Country of Origin: USA
Height: 14-16 hands (or 142 to 163cm)
Colours: Here are some of the many coat colours:
Other Facts:
Country of Origin: USA
Height: 14-16 hands (or 142 to 163cm)
Colours: Here are some of the many coat colours:
- Blanket
- Few spot leopard
- Leopard
- Snowcap
- Snowflake
- Varnish Roan
Other Facts:
- There are three very distinctive, "core" characteristics of the Appaloossa: mottled skin, striped hooves, and a visible sclera (white of the eye).
- There was a Walt Disney series that ran from 1954 to 1983; it was the longest running television series to ever air. It was called "Run, Appaloosa, Run". It was about the many adventures of an Indian girl and her Appaloosa horse Sky Dance!
Anglo Arab
Anglo Arab
Country of Origin: France
Height: 15.2–16.3 hands (or 157-170cm)
Colours: Most common colours are chestnut, bay and grey
Features: The Anglo Arab has a long neck and a compact and strong body. They have a deep chest prominent withers.
Other Facts:
Country of Origin: France
Height: 15.2–16.3 hands (or 157-170cm)
Colours: Most common colours are chestnut, bay and grey
Features: The Anglo Arab has a long neck and a compact and strong body. They have a deep chest prominent withers.
Other Facts:
- The Anglo Arab is a cross between an Arab and a Thoroughbred. The best examples of this breed inherit the refinement, good bone, and endurance of the Arabian, as well as the speed and scope of the Thoroughbred.
Arabian
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Arabian (Arab)
Country of Origin: Arabian Peninsular
Height: 14.1 to 15.1 hands (or 145 to 155cm)
Colours: Most common colours are grey, bay and chestnut
Features: The Arab's head is wedge-shaped, dished and refined with a small muzzle. Body is compact and tail carried high.
Other Facts:
Country of Origin: Arabian Peninsular
Height: 14.1 to 15.1 hands (or 145 to 155cm)
Colours: Most common colours are grey, bay and chestnut
Features: The Arab's head is wedge-shaped, dished and refined with a small muzzle. Body is compact and tail carried high.
Other Facts:
- It is also one of the oldest breeds, with archaeological evidence of horses that resemble modern Arabians dating back 4,500 years.
- Today, Arabian bloodlines are found in almost every modern breed of riding horse.
- Arabians have 5 bones less than other horse breeds! They only have 200 bones! They have one fewer pair of ribs, one vertebrae and two fewer tail bones!
Australian Brumby
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Australian Brumby
Country of Origin: Australia
Height: 12 to 16.2 hands
Colours: Nearly all colours
Features: Head is quite large, short back and strong hooves
Other Facts:
Country of Origin: Australia
Height: 12 to 16.2 hands
Colours: Nearly all colours
Features: Head is quite large, short back and strong hooves
Other Facts:
- These horses are wild animals - they run freely in the Northern Territory, Queensland and Northwestern Australia.
- A group of Brumbies is known as a "mob" or "band"!
Australian Pony
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Australian Pony
Country of Origin: Australia
Height: 11 to 14 hands
Colours: These ponies can be all colours, but the Australian Pony Stud Book Society does not allow pinto petterns to be registered
Features: The Australian Pony has a deep girth with strong legs. Their tail is well set and their hooves are strong.
Other Facts:
Country of Origin: Australia
Height: 11 to 14 hands
Colours: These ponies can be all colours, but the Australian Pony Stud Book Society does not allow pinto petterns to be registered
Features: The Australian Pony has a deep girth with strong legs. Their tail is well set and their hooves are strong.
Other Facts:
- Often used as a child's pony due to their lovely temperament and size.
- This breed was specifically bred to be a show pony.
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