Breeds, Types, and Classes of Horse Chapter 3 Breeds, Types, and Classes of Horse

Breeds Through selective breeding different breeds were born Today over 300 breeds exist Recognized breeds have a stud book Many breeds have foundation sires Thoroughbred Darley Arabian, Byerly Turk, and Godolphin Arabian

Breeds (continued) Color Breeds First color breed registration Some only require color for registration First color breed registration Palomino Horse Association of California Others include: Appaloosa, paints, pintos, buckskins

Classifications and Types Can be grouped as light, draft, or pony According to size, weight, and build Measure horses from withers to the ground One hand is equal to 4 inches

Classifications and Types (continued) Light Horses 12 to 17.2 hands high and 900 to 1,400 pounds Riding, driving, showing, racing, and farm Draft Horses 14.2 to 17.2 hands high and 1,400 pounds or more Heavy work or pulling loads

Classifications and Types (continued) Ponies 14.2 hands high or less 500 to 900 pounds Draft, heavy harness, or saddle types

Classifications and Types (continued) Warmblood Refers to the overall temperament of light- to-medium horse breeds Fine-boned and suitable for riding Coldblood Heavy, solid, strong horses with a calm temperament Another way of describing draft horses

Classifications and Types (continued) Types and Uses Riding Gaited and stock horses and ponies Racing Pacing/trotting, quarter, and harness racehorses Driving horses Heavy and fine harness horses, ponies, and roadsters

Classifications and Types (continued) Types and Uses (continued) All-purpose Family enjoyment, showing, and ranch work Miniature horses and donkeys Driving and pets Miniatures—maximum height is 34 inches at the withers

Feral Horses Horses that were once domesticated and have become wild Also called mustangs Current feral habitats are located in: California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming

Donkeys 1968—American Donkey and Mule Society Mammoth (American Standard) 56" or more high Large standard donkey 48" to 56" high Standard donkey 36" to 48" high

Donkeys (continued) Miniature Mediterranean donkey Must be under 36" Make good companions for horses American Spotted Ass Either white with colored spots or colored with white spots

Mules Mule Hinny The offspring of a male donkey and a female horse The offspring of a male horse and a female donkey Smaller than a mule

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Mules (continued) The mule produced depends on the breed or type of horse and donkey bred Today mules are classified as draft, pack/work, saddle, driving, jumping, or miniature

Miniature Donkey Mammoth Jack

Arabian

Morgan

Paint

Palomino

Quarter Horse