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Light Horses and Draft Horses
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Breeds of Light Horses Quarter Horse HKnown for athleticism and cow sense HOriginated in SW United States HNamed for the “Quarter Mile Race” HAny coat color
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Breeds of Light Horses Morgan HSmaller in height (14 - 15 hands) HOriginated in Massachusetts HBreed was founded by a single stallion (Justin Morgan) HTypically a bay in color
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Breeds of Light Horses Paint HStock type horse HOriginated in the American West HColor patterns are called Tobiano and Overo HDiffers from a Pinto (Pinto Association is a color registry)
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Breeds of Light Horses Thoroughbred HBred for racing HOriginated in England HAverage height is 16 hands HAny coat color
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Breeds of Light Horses Appaloosa HUnique color pattern of spots (predominantly over the hip) HOriginated in the Palouse, WA region (Nez Perce) HBreed Association was formed in 1938
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Breeds of Light Horses Arabian HHead has a characteristically dished profile HOriginated in Arabia (world’s oldest breed) HStands between 14.2 and 15.2 hands HAny coat color
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Breeds of Light Horses Mustang Mustang means wild or stray The original American Horse! (Actually originated in Mexico) Protected by the government
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Draft Horses Clydesdale 16 hands high Originated in Scotland (farming horse) 4 white socks to hocks white stripe on face or bald face Feathers on the lower legs covering the hooves
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Draft Horses Percheron *Used in farming, but pulled heavy cannons in war *Originated in France *Black or gray *16 hands high
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Draft Horses Belgian *Just under 17 hands *Originated in Belgium *One of the largest breeds
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