1. Equine Breeds

2. Pony Breeds Less than 14.2 hands
Old living pony died in 2007 at the age of 56
Smallest pony in the world, Little Pumpkin, 14 inches tall and weighs only 20 pounds
Thumbelina

3. American Shetland Used in showing, jumping, & harnessing
Long legs, head, frame, ear, and tail

4. Asiatic Wild Horse Timid, aggressive, & powerful
Only found in zoos and in the wild (off the coast of Maryland) “Asiatic Island”
Sandy colored coat with a black stripe on back.

5. Australian Pony Mix of many breeds Short backs & canyons
Intelligent, calm, friendly, & alert
Grey and Brown

6. Shetland Pony Smallest breed in the world Used for meat Good jumper
Strong as a Clydesdale

7. Light Horses At least 14.2 hands tall at the withers 900 - 1400 pounds
Most common type of horse in the United States

8. Appaloosa Well known for speed
Used by the Nez Perce Indians as war horses
Originated from Spanish horses left behind by explorers

9. Paint Valued for their temperaments, versatility, & athletic ability
Registry-Minimum amount of white over unpigmented skin
APHA-2nd largest equine association

10. Arabian Originated from Bedouin desert Known for strength and stamina
Small muzzle
High tail setting
Short back (one less vertebrae)
Dished Face

11. Lipazzan Developed in Spain Born brown or black in color
Changes to white or gray at about 6-10 years of age
Famous as dressage performers

12. Morgan Developed in the United States
America’s first breed of light horse
Descended from one horse, Justin Morgan

13. Mustang Developed by Mother Nature in the Western United States
Near extinction in 1970
Available through the Adopt-A-Horse program from the US Government

14. American Quarter Horse
Developed in the United States as a race horse
Named for their fast times in the 1/4 mile
Known for speed, strength & intelligence
Most popular horse breed in the world

15. Saddlebred Developed in the United States Ridden by many famous riders
Paul Revere
Daniel Boone
Ulysses S. Grant
Stonewall Jackson
Robert E. Lee

16. Standardbred Fastest harness horse in the world
Name comes from the fact that the horses must meet a “specific” standard.
Bay, brown or black in color

17. Tennessee Walking Horse
Originated in Tennessee
Possess a unique running walk gait
Very easy to ride
Preferred horse of traveling preachers

18. Thoroughbred
Designed to sustain speed over distances while carrying weight
Average 16 hands in height
Revolutionized the racing industry

19. Draft Horse Breeds

20. American Cream Draft
Originated from the mare “Old Granny” in Iowa in 1911
Rich cream color with white mane & tail
Pink skin
Amber colored eyes
Average lbs.

21. Belgian Originated in Belgium
American Belgian Association is headquartered in Wabash, IN

22. Clydesdale Developed in Scotland Commonly bay in color
Known for four white socks with hairy fetlocks
Made famous in US beer commercials

23. Friesian Native to the Netherlands
Prior to WWI there were only 3 sires still alive
Known for long tail & mane
Very calm breed

24. Percheron Unclear origin The oldest equine breed
Most popular draft breed in the early 1900s
Percheron

25. Shire Developed in England Most common draft breed in England
Once used to carry knights into battle
Mostly black with white legs