Breeds of Horses Mr. Chudej

Breeds of Horses Horses may be classified according to specific type and use ▫Riding horses: saddle (three-gaited, five-gaited), walking, stock, polo, hunters and jumpers, and ponies ▫Race horses: running (Thoroughbred, Quarter) and Harness (trotters and pacers) ▫Driving horses: Heavy harness, fine harness, roadsters, and ponies ▫Work horse: Draft, wagon, and exhibition

Light Horse Breeds Stand 14-2 to 17 hands (height of Horse) Weight 900 to 1400 lbs Used primarily for riding, driving, or racing More rangy and capable of more action and greater speed

Light Horse Breeds American Paint Horse A.Origin – United States B.Color – White with any other color C.Height – 14-1 to 16-2 hands D.Weight – 750 – 1,300 lbs E.Uses – Stock Horses, pleasure, show purposes, racing

Light Horse Breeds American Saddlebred Horse A.Origin – Fayette County, Kentucky B.Color – Bay, brown, chestnut, gray, black, or golden C.Height – 15 – 16 Hands D.Weight – 1,000 – 1,200 lbs E.Uses – Pleasure horses, Stock horses, fine harness horses

Light Horse Breeds Appaloosa A.Origin – Idaho, Oregon, & Washington B.Color – Variations and combinations of color and spots, eye encircled by white, mottled skin, hooves black and white striped. Usually white over the loin and hips, with spots intermingled C.Height – 14 to 15 ½ hands D.Weight – 900 to 1,200 lbs E.Uses – Stock horse, pleasure, race, parade

Light Horse Breeds Arabian A.Origin – Arabia B.Color – Bay, gray, & chestnut are predominant; white marks on the head and legs are common C.Height – 14 to 15-1 hands D.Weight – 850 – 1,100 lbs E.Uses – Saddle, show, stock, pleasure, racing

Light Horse Breeds Morgan A.Origin – Vermont B.Color – Bay, brown, black, and chestnut are preferred colors; white markings are less common than in other breeds C.Height – 14-2 to 15-2 hands D.Weight –1,000 to 1,200 lbs E.Uses – Saddle, stock, harness, jumpers

Light Horse Breeds Palomino A.Origin – United States from Spanish descent B.Color – Golden and white, silver or ivory mane and tail; coat color is its greatest asset C.Height – 14-2 to 16 hands D.Weight – 900 to 1,300 lbs E.Uses – Parade, pleasure, stock, saddle

Light Horse Breeds Pinto A.Origin – United States, from horse brought in by conquistadores B.Color – Half color or colors (bay, brown, black) and have white spots from two to twelve inches C.Height – 14-1 to 16-2 hands D.Weight – 750 to 1,300 lbs E.Uses – Hunter, polo mounts, racing, saddle, stock

Light Horse Breeds Quarter Horse A.Origin – United States ( Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Colorado, and Kansas) B.Color – Chestnut, sorrel, bay, dun, palomino, black, brown, & roan C.Height – 14 to 16 hands D.Weight – 1,050, to 1,300 lbs E.Uses – Stock, racing, pleasure

Light Horse Breeds Standardbred A.Origin – United States B.Color – Bay, brown, chestnut, black, gray, roan, and dun C.Height – 15 to 16 hands D.Weight – 900 to 1,300 lbs E.Uses – Harness racing, trotting or pacing, show horses

Light Horse Breeds Tennessee Walker Horse A.Origin – Tennessee B.Color – Sorrel, Chestnut, roan, black, white, golden, gray, bay, & brown C.Height – 14 to 15 hands D.Weight – 1,000 to 1,200 lbs E.Uses – pleasure, plantation walking, show horses

Light Horse Breeds Thoroughbred A.Origin – England B.Color – bay, brown, chestnut, sorrel, black, and gray; white markings on face and legs are common C.Height – 15 to 17 hands D.Weight – 900 to 1,400 lbs E.Uses – Racing, saddle, stock, hunters and jumpers, polo mounts

Breeds of Ponies Stand under 14-2 hands high Weigh 500 to 900 lbs

Breeds of Ponies Hackney A.Origin – England B.Color – Chestnut, bay, and brown; white markings are desirable C.Height – 12 to 16 hands D.Weight – 800 to 1,200 lbs E.Uses – show, heavy harness or carriage

Breeds of Ponies Pony of the Americas A.Origin – Mason City, Iowa B.Color – Very similar to the Appaloosa, several color patterns are acceptable C.Height – Minimum of 46” and maximum of 54” D.Weight – 400 to 800 lbs E.Uses – Western type using pony for youth

Breeds of Ponies Shetland Pony A.Origin –Shetland Isles B.Color –Black, dark brown, bay, chestnut, mouse, and spotted are most common C.Height – 43” and under or 43” to 46” D.Weight – 300 to 500 lbs E.Uses – Child’s mount, harness, racing, roadster

Breeds of Ponies Welsh Pony A.Origin – Wales B.Color – Black, gray, bay, roan, cream, or chestnut C.Height – “A” division: cannot exceed 12-2 hands. “B” division: Over 12-2 not more than 14 hands D.Weight – “A” type less than 500 lbs “B” type 500 to 900 lbs E.Uses – Child’s Mount, Harness, racing, pleasure riding, parade, hunting

Draft Breeds 14-2 to 19 hands Weight 1,400 lbs or more Use primarily for drawing loads For heavy work

Draft Breeds Belgian A.Origin – Belgium B.Color – Bay, chestnut, and roan most common C.Height – D.Weight – 1,850 to 2,200 lbs E.Uses – Exhibition purposes, special attractions, farm works

Draft Breeds Clydesdale A.Origin – Scotland B.Color – Bay and brown with white markings C.Height –16 to 17 hands D.Weight –1,500 to 1,900 lbs E.Uses – Exhibitions purposes, special attractions, farm work

Draft Breeds Percheron A.Origin – France B.Color – Black or gray, occasionally bays, brown, chestnuts, and roans C.Height – 16-1 to 16-3 hands D.Weight –1,700 to 2,000 E.Uses – Exhibitions purposes, special attractions, farm work

Draft Breeds Suffolk A.Origin – England B.Color – Chestnut varying from light to dark; no white C.Height – 15-2 to 16-2 Hands D.Weight – 1,450 to 1,800 lbs E.Uses – Exhibitions purposes, special attractions, farm work