Horse Breeds Origins

Question 1

Where did the Arabian originate

Answer 1

The Middle East (domesticated by the Bedouin people)

Question 2

Where did the clydesdale horse originate?

Answer 2

In Scotland (used to help build cities and towns)

Question 3

Where did the Shire horse originate from?

Answer 3

England (used for farm work or in war)

Question 4

Where did the Percheron originate?

Answer 4

France (mainly used for farming and to pull heavy stage coaches)

Question 5

Where did the Morgan horse originate

Answer 5

America (used originally to help when building houses it was soon discovered that Morgan’s are fast trotters that could be used for racing)

Question 6

Describe a palomino

Answer 6

A horse with a golden coat white main and tale as the result of a chestnut base diluted with a cream gene

Question 7

Describe a Tennessee walking horse

Answer 7

A horse that is typically over angulated.
Typically performs flat footed walls and canners

Question 8

Describe a paint horse?

Answer 8

A stock type horse descended from quarter horses and thoroughbred bloodlines.
APHA is one of the biggest breed registry in North America