Horse Breeds Flashcards
Quarter Horse
Well known for agility and athleticism.
Arabian
Rather spirited so not recommended for beginners but can be loving and loyal.
Thoroughbred
Well known and common in equestrian sports, KNown for their speed, agility, and spirit.
Appaloosa
They were originally created for hunting and battle and are a mixture of Arabian, Thoroughbred, and Quarter Horse.
Morgan
They are strong and elegant and are used for riding and driving carriages, they were used for plowing and seeding the fields back in the day.
Grade Horse
They are the mutts with no particular breed.
Friesian
They are powerful, compact, and strong, they are known for their long curly mane and tail.
Clydesdale
They are broad and heavily built, they were used for pulling carriages back in the day.
Shire
They are a draft breed, they are known for being docile and calm and have a personality inclined to want to work.
Andalusian
Strongly built, and compact yet elegant, they are known for their docility and intelligence.
Tennessee Walking
They are good beginning horses and are widespread with a soaring gait.
Fjord
They are compact horses, with smaller size and greater agility.
Belgian
They are docile and patient, with thick muscles and heavy bodies.
Haflinger
They are used for harness work and some equestrian sports.
Icelandic
They are strong, sturdy, and hard, but not light built lacking elegance.
