Ashley Cochran
Overview Common Horse Breeds Colors Disciplines and Riding styles
Quarter Horse Known for athleticism and cow sense Named for the “Quarter Mile Race”
Morgan Smaller in height ( hands) Breed was founded by a single stallion (Justin Morgan )
American Paint Horse Stock type horse Color patterns are called Tobiano and Overo Differs from a Pinto (Pinto Association is a color registry)
Thoroughbred Breed bred for racing Average height is 16 hands Lean build
Appaloosa Unique color pattern of spots (predominantly over the hip) Can come in any color
Arabian Head has a characteristically dished profile Stands between 14.2 and 15.2 hands
Saddlebred Large flashy horse Erect head and neck Large movement in forelegs 3 or 5 gaited
Tennessee Walking Horse Larger bodied Very erect neck and larger head Used by plantation owners for their smooth gait
Palomino Color registry Color is light to dark gold Mane and tail must be white
Buckskin Color Breed Deer colored with black points Can be found many different breeds
12 3 4
56 7 8
Buckskin
Gray
Black
Bay
Sorrel
Chestnut
Brown
Palomino
Dun/ Red Dun
Grullo
Blue Roan
Red Roan
Bay Roan
Paint
Western Riding
Western Pleasure
Reining
Trail
Cutting
Ranch Horse Competition
Halter
Rodeo
English Riding More purposeful position in the saddle
Hunter Under Saddle
Hunter in Hand
Hunter Jumper