Breeds Of Horse Flashcards
Life span of horse
25 - 30 yrs
Gestation period of horse
11-12 months
Maximum speed of running of horse
88 km/hr
3 horse types
Heavy, light, pony
IS A BREED OF HORSE THAT COMBINES
BOTH THE CONFORMATIONAL
CHARACTERISTICS OF A WESTERN
STOCK HORSE WITH A PINTO
SPOTTING PATTERN OF WHITE AND
DARK COAT COLORS
American paint horse
IS A BREED HIGHLY
VALUED FOR ITS COLOR AND
MARKINGS, BUT IT IS ALSO A FAVORITE
BECAUSE OF ITS UNIQUE REFINEMENT and intelligence
American paint horse
is an
american breed of horse
that excels at sprinting
short distances. Its name
came from its ability to
outdistance other horse
breeds in races of a quarter
mile or less; some have
been clocked at speeds up
to 55 kmph. Quarter horses
range in size from about
14.3 HH to 15.3 HH
(hands high, 4 inches)
American quarter horse
BREED OF RIDING HORSE
POSSESSING SEVERAL EASY
RIDING GAITS AND GREAT
VIGOR AND STYLE. IT IS THE
PREVAILING RIDING HORSE OF
HORSE SHOWS IN THE UNITED
STATES. THEYARE USED AS
DRIVING HORSES, PLEASURE
HORSES, JUMPERS, HUNTERS,
AND MORE. IT BOASTS A
FRIENDLY AND CALM
TEMPERAMENT. THE HEIGHT
RANGES FROM 60 TO 64
INCHES AND WEIGHT RANGES from 400- 450kg
American saddlebred horse
IS
POPULAR FOR ITS BEAUTY,
PERSONALITY, SPEED, AND
AGILITY. IT’S ALSO KNOWN FOR
BEING A STEADY, FRIENDLY, AND
CALM. BEST KNOWN FOR ITS
ABILITY IN HARNESS RACING,
WHERE MEMBERS OF THE
BREED COMPETE AT EITHER A
TROT OR PACE. RANGE OF
HEIGHTS, FROM 14 TO 17
HANDS (56 TO 68 INCHES, 142
TO 173 CM), ALTHOUGH MOST
ARE BETWEEN 15 AND 16
HANDS (60 AND 64 INCHES, 152 and 163 cm )
American standardbred horse (trotter or pacer)
COLOR
BREED OF HORSE POPULAR
IN THE UNITED STATES. THE
NAME DERIVES FROM THE
PALOUSE RIVER OF IDAHO
AND WASHINGTON.
THIS HORSE IS
KNOWN FOR BEING
TRUSTWORTHY, SO IT
MAKES A WONDERFUL
EQUINE COMPANION. THEY
ARE VERY GENTLE, AS WELL as highly intelligent
Appaloosa horse
IS A BREED
OF DRAFT HORSE NAMED FOR
AND DERIVED FROM THE FARM
HORSES OF CLYDESDALE, A
COUNTY IN SCOTLAND. THE
CLYDESDALE AVERAGES 17 TO
18 HANDS (68 TO 72 INCHES
[173 TO 183 CM]) TALL AND
2,000 POUNDS (900 KG) IN
WEIGHT. THE COLOR IS USUALLY
BAY, DARK BROWN, OR BLACK,
WITH PROMINENT WHITE
MARKINGS. CLYDESDALE IS
NOTED FOR ITS HIGH LEG
ACTION WHILE WALKING OR
TROTTING, THE BREED IS
CHARACTERIZED BY FEATHER
(LONG HAIR) ON THE LEGS,
ATTRACTIVE HEADS, AND WELL-formed legs and feet
Clydesdale horse
WITH
UNEVEN HEAD, SHORT NECK,
CHAMFERED SHOULDER,
MEDIUM-LENGTH BACK, BUSHY
MANE, LONG AND DENSE TAIL;
STRONG LEGS WITH HARD
HOOVES. ALL COLORS ARE
POSSIBLE EXCEPTING
APPALOOSA. 13.2 HANDS (134
CM, 53 IN) ON AVERAGE. TRAITS
INCLUDE: STRENGTH,
ENDURANCE, PLEASANT
TEMPERAMENT, ABILITY TO
WITHSTAND LOCAL EXTREME
WEATHER.
Philippine light horse (Baguio light horse)
Chinese, South American, Arab and Spanish horses
Philippine light horse (Baguio light horse)
has long been a favorite the world over. Hailing from
the Arabian Peninsula, this breed is easy to spot with its distinctive head shape and high,
proud tail carriage. It is thought to be one of the oldest breeds, and is known for its spirit and
endurance. Arabians are used today in many disciplines, including western, saddle seat, and
even dressage.
Arabian horse
This American breed is arguably the most popular breed in the United
States, and the American Quarter Horse Association is the largest breed registry in the world.
Known as the fastest breed of horse over short distances
Quarter horse
they are popular mounts for both trail and competition. They are often used for western pleasure
riding and other western events such as barrel racing, roping and cutting, but they can also
make excellent hunt seat mounts and even race horses
Quarter horse
is best known for its use in horse racing.
Developed in England in the 17th and 18th century, this breed is high spirited and
known for its heart. They make excellent sport horses, and are used as hunters and
jumpers, and as mounts for dressage, polo and fox hunting.
Thoroughbred
is a gaited breed of horse that was
developed in the Southern United States during the 18th century for use on farms and
plantations. Its smooth gaits, such as the four-beat “running walk,” make it comfortable
for riding long distances, so it was the mount of choice for many Civil War g
Tennessee Walker
best known for its versatility.
One of the oldest breeds developed in the United States. Small in stature but big in
heart, they are used today as a riding horse and driving horses and excel in the western
and saddle seat disciplines. is also the state animal of Vermont.
Morgan horse
are best known for their colorful spotted coat pattern. They are tough,
independent, hardy and sure-footed, with big bodies and sparse manes and tails.
are often used as stock horses and pleasure mounts, and also make
excellent trail horses.
Appaloosas
is a unique combination of the conformational characteristics of
the western stock horse and the colors of a pinto. While some people consider the paint a “color
breed,” the ___________ Association considers them a true breed, as paints have a strict
bloodline requirement and distinctive breed characteristics.
American paint horse
was developed in Europe in the 1600s. The breed’s two registries have
different height requirements, but the horses must fall under 34-38 inches, measured from the
last hairs of the mane. While they are extremely small, they are considered horses and not
ponies. In the past, the breed has been kept as pets by nobility and used for work in coal mines.
Today they are used as driving horses and sometimes even as service animals.
Miniature horse
are not a breed but a group that encompasses a number of types and
breeds, including the Hanoverian, Holsteiner, Oldenburg, and Trakhner. They are characterized by open tud book policies and are known for their prowess as sport horses, excelling in jumping as well as dressage.
Warmbloods
With long, thick manes and tails, is strong, compact and elegant. While in the past many different coat colors were found, most present-day
They are grey or bay. Today they are used for dressage, driving,saddle seat and even jumping. This Spanish breed originated in the Iberian
Peninsula and was first recognized as a breed in the 15th century. It was known
for its prowess as a war horse and prized by nobility.
Andalusian
