Horse Breeds: Basic Descriptions of Widespread Equine Breeds

• American Paint Horse - Has an easy going temperament & used for cattle work.
  
  
• American Quarter Horse - Versatile, popular equine breed that's great for new riders.
  
  
• American Saddlebred Horse - Result of selective breeding of four breeds of horses.
  
  
• American Standardbred Horse - Most of this breed complete a mile race in 3 minutes.
  
  
• Appaloosa Horse - This horse's spotted coat and fur is its most recognize characteristic.
  
  
• Arabian Horse - Arabians are know for being affectionate and a dished head profile.
  
  
• Clydesdale Horses - Known for their large frames and study working abilities.
  
  
• Ponies - Distinctive pony breed (breeding two ponies) & is less than 14.2 hand high.
  
  
• Hanoverian Horse - This breed of horse excels in jumping, dressage, and eventing.
  
  
• Missouri Fox Trotter - Breed named after its unusual gait and smooth movement.
  
  
• Morgan Horse - Historically the official horse breed of the United States.
  
  
• Palomino Horse - Breed admired for their beauty, versatility, & endurance.
  
  
• Peruvian Paso / Paso Fino - Breed known for an easy ride on rocky terrain.
  
  
• Tennessee Walking Horse - Distinct breed with no trot - only a "running walk."
  
  
• Thoroughbred Horse - Horse of choice for racing and speed related equestrian sports.
   
• Miniature Horses - Miniature Horse Breed Makes a Great Household Pet.
  
  
• Pinto Horses - Their coloring provided a degree of natural camouflage.
  
  
• Mustang Horses - Mustangs can range in size of between 13 and 16 hands.
  
  

Types of Equine Breeds

• Coldbloods - Larger, gentle horses for working or hauling.
  
  
• Hotbloods - Swift, fast horses used for racing and speed.
  
  
• Warmbloods - Great breed for equestrian sports and competitions.