Horse Breeds

Question 1

Originated in the US by Nez Perce native Americans

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Appaloosa

Question 2

They are known for their versatility in all disciplines

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Appaloosa

Question 3

Color characteristics include an eye encircled with white (similar to human eye), mottled skin, particularly in the muzzle, hooves that are striped vertically in black and white, and can have a variety of patterns with most having a blanket on the rear and/or dark spots

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Appaloosa

Question 4

Leopard pattern can also be seen

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Appaloosa

Question 5

Originated in the Middle East/Arabian Peninsula by the Bedouin tribes

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Arabian

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Colors are same as Thoroughbreds, they can be bay, chestnut/brown, grey, and occasionally a solid black, with characteristic teacup muzzle

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Arabian

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They are known for their endurance, courage, and intelligence

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Arabian

Question 8

They contributed to many European saddle breeds and most light horse breeds

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Arabian

Question 9

Originated in Lower Saxony of Germany

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Hanoverian

Question 10

They typically have a good temperament, ride-ability, stamina, bone, and substance. These characteristics made it ideal for riding

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Hanoverian

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They are typically sorrel and those variations in shade in color but can be bay or black

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Hanoverian

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Originated in Schleswig-Holstein province of Germany

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Holsteiner

Question 13

They are used in hunting, dressage, driving, or jumping

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Holsteiner

Question 14

They are larger than light breeds, but not as big as the draft breeds (medium frame)

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Holsteiner

Question 15

Developed in the Ozarks, particularly the Missouri territory

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Missouri Fox Trotter

Question 16

The rocky terrain showed that horses able to perform the fox trot were most useful, and horses were then selected for that trait

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Missouri Fox Trotter

Question 17

Originated in the US most likely from the two-toned horses brought by the Spanish explorers

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Paint

Question 18

They are very versatile, stocky, and athletic

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Paint

Question 19

They are similar in structure and use as Quarter horses, but cannot be register with the American Quarter horse association

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Paint

Question 20

Is a color variation of the Quarter horse, but can be registered in a number of different associations

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Palomino

Question 21

Originated in Spain most likely from Barb, Spanish Jennet, and Andalusian influences

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Peruvian Paso

Question 22

They are known for their versatility gait either as paso fino, paso corto, or paso largo speeds in addition to the typical walk and canter

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Peruvian Paso

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They can be used for both English and Western riding

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Peruvian Paso

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Originated in the US with some Spanish and thoroughbred influence

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Quarter Horse

Question 25

They are typically used in cattle production and are known for their speed at short distances

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Quarter Horse

Question 26

They are used for harness racing as pacers or trotters

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Standardbred

Question 27

Originated in Tennessee

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Tennessee Walking Horse

Question 28

They are developed and selected for their distinct and natural running walk

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Tennessee Walking Horse

Question 29

The breed is known for the flat-foot walk as well as the canter

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Tennessee Walking Horse

Question 30

Primarily used for riding, driving, and light farm work

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Tennessee Walking Horse

Question 31

Originated in England by crossing Arabian and Turkish stallions to native mares

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Thoroughbred

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They are used and selected for racing (intermediate distances)

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Thoroughbred

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Originated in Clydesdal district of Scotland

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Clydesdale

Question 34

Their color can be bay, brown, or black with a sabino pattern

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Clydesdale

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They have feathering on the feet

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Clydesdale

Question 36

The breed is used as work horses, but also pleasure and show today

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Clydesdale

Question 37

The exact origin is unknown, but can tie their ancestry to the stallion Jean Le Blanc, which was developed by crossing Le Perche mares to Arab stallions in France

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Percheron

Question 38

They are used for farm work, but more commonly used for pleasure and show today

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Percheron