Identifying Horse Breeds Next

Explanation In this lesson, we will be learning about 7 popular horse breeds. You will discover what makes them different from one another and what their practical use is in normal circumstances. Next

Explanation cont. When you are finished, you will be able to identify the breeds by their main characteristics and be able to correctly categorize them as to what they would be used for. Next

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Appaloosa Next

Appaloosa The appaloosa breed is characterized as having a two toned body. This meaning that the front is typically a solid color, while the back is usually spotted. The appaloosa is the official horse of the state of Idaho It is the mascot for the Florida State Seminoles. Next

Quarter Horse Next

Quarter Horse Quarter horses are known for their well built, muscular, stocky build. This is referred to as the “American Horse” This breed is most commonly used for work, such as roping and working cattle. It gets it’s name from being able to run a quarter mile faster than other breeds. Next

Thoroughbred Next

Thoroughbred This breed is characterized by its well built, athletic build with long legs. This is the most common breed for horse racing. Former President Andrew Jackson used to race Thoroughbreds Next

Mustang Next

Mustang This breed is characterized by having large heads and large cheeks. Mustang’s are considered “feral horses”, meaning that they are wild. Nevada holds over half of the feral mustang population in the US. Next

American Paint Next

American Paint This breed is characterized as most commonly having a two toned body of usually white and dark brown. The body is similar to that of the Quarter Horse The American Paint Horse Association (APHA) is the second largest breed registry in the US. Next

Arabian Next

Arabian The Arabian breed is characterized by their curved neck and bottle-nosed features. Arabians have one less vertebrate than other horse breeds allowing them to run for longer distances. This breed was bred to be able to run endurance races Next

Clydesdale Next

Clydesdale This is one of the most famous draft breeds. They are bred for their size and strength, making them prime for working. The Clydesdale breed is the official breed of Budweiser. Next

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Which breed is this? Quarter HorseAppaloosaArabian

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Which breed is this referring to? This breed would be most commonly found in a rodeo. ClydesdaleArabian Quarter Horse

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Which breed is this? American Paint ArabianThoroughbred

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Which breed is this referring to? This breed is referred to as a feral breed MustangThoroughbredArabian

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Which breed is this? American PaintAppaloosaMustang

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Which Breed is this referring to? This breed has less vertebrate than other breeds MustangClydesdaleArabian

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Which breed is this? American PaintMustangClydesdale

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Your daughter tells you she wants a new horse. She also states that she wants one that looks like it has two bodies put into one. Which of these breeds would you look for? American PaintAppaloosaClydesdale

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Your friends show you this picture of them at a recent rodeo. In response to them, what breed would you say this is? Quarter HorseThoroughbredArabian

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You are planning a family trip to the Kentucky Horse Park and your son wants to know what kind of horses he will be seeing on the track. Without much thought, you will tell him which breed? American PaintMustangThoroughbred

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If you were in Nevada and you saw horses like this running in a field, what would they be? Mustang Quarter HorseClydesdale

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You are in charge of getting authentic looking horses for a certain parade. You are told to get a very colorful breed with lots of patterns on them. Which breed would you get? ArabianAmerican PaintClydesdale

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A local farmer’s horse has gotten out and the farmer hands you this picture. What breed will you tell others when you try to help him find it? ArabianAppaloosaClydesdale

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You are the new marketing head for the Anheiser Busch corporation. For your new add, you want to make a new commercial that tells everyone about the company. Which breed of horse would you use? American PaintClydesdaleQuarter Horse

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