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Slide2APPALOOSA
Originated in the U.S.ColorVariableWhite over the hips and loin, with dark round or egg shaped spots.Eye encircled with whiteUsed by the Nez PerceIndiansUsed forPleasure riding, showing, racing, parades, and as a stock horse.
Slide3ARABIAN
Originated in ArabiaSmall to Medium in SizeColorsMainly gray, bay or chestnut. Some may be black or white.Skin is always darkLegs and head oftenhave white markingsUsesPleasure, racing, showing, and as a stock horse.
Slide4BELGIAN
Uses:Draft HorseSmall head, thick and muscular neck, powerful shoulders and quarters, short legs with small amount of feathering.One of the strongestdraft horses.Large HorseAverage Weight 2000lbs.
Slide5CLYDESDALE
Originated inScotlandUses:Draft HorseGenerally bay, with significant white markings and extensive feathering.
Slide6HALFLINGER
Originated in Austria andNorthern Italy.Small horse, sturdy build, chestnut coloring.Uses:light draft, harness work, and various under-saddle disciplines such as endurance riding, dressage, equestrian vaulting and therapeutic riding
Slide7MINIATURE
Small HorseUses:PetsService or TherapyAnimalsDivingAgilityHorse ShowsAny horse under 14 hands is technically a pony, but mini horses look more horse like than the stout stocky pony.
Slide8MORGAN
One of the earliest breeds developed in the United StatesCompact, muscular but refined build, clean-cut head, well arched neck.Generally Bay, Black, or Chestnut.Uses:Versatile horse withmany uses.
Slide9AMERICAN PAINT
Originated in the U.S. from descendants of horses brought by the SpanishPopular with Indiansand cowboys.Two color patternsTobianoMarking on the head same as solid colored horses.OveroVariable color head markings
Slide10PASO FINO
Originated in Spainand Puerto RicoPaso Fino Means“Fine Step”Prized for their smooth 4 beat ambling gait.Uses:Versatile horsePopular in trail andwestern horse events.
Slide11PERCHERON
Originated in FranceUsually grey or black and sometimes white.Clean-limbed, powerful and docile.Uses:Draft workPulling CarriagesMeat (In France)
Slide12QUARTER HORSE
Originated in the U.S.Most popular horse in the U.S.Great sprinting speed over short distances; short, refined head; strong, well- muscled body, featuring a broad chest and powerful, rounded hindquartersCome in many colors.Uses:Pleasure ridingShowingRacingStock HorsesRodeo Events
Slide13SADDLEBRED
Originated in theUnited StatesHigh stepping horse with exaggerated action.Long slender necksUses:Horse ShowsDressageShow Jumping
Slide14STANDARDBRED (WITH CART)
Originated in theUnited States.Best known for their ability to race in harness at a trot or pace instead of under saddle at a gallop.Well-muscled, long body, slightly heavier than a Thoroughbred, solid legs and powerful shoulders and hindquartersUses:Cart Racing
Slide15TENNESSEE WALKING HORSE
Originated in the U.S.Unique "Running Walk," Tall, long neck; calm disposition; long, straight headColors:Sorrel, chestnut, black, bay, roan, and brown.Feet and legs often havewhite markings.Used forPleasure ridingShowing
Slide16THOROUGHBRED
Originated in EnglandTall, slim, athletic horse, developed as a race horseColors:Bay, Brown, Black, and ChestnutUsed for racing and crossbreeding
Slide17DONKEY
Uses:Used for work for more than 5000 years.Donkeys vary in size but are generally smaller than horses.They are built to handle desert like conditions
Slide18MULE
A mule is the offspring of a male donkey and a female horseDonkeys and Horses are different species but can reproduce.A mule is easier to obtain than a hinny (the offspring of a male horse and a female donkey)Vary in Size, share donkeyand horse characteristicsSterile (Cant Reproduce)Uses:WorkPacking (Carrying Loads on mountain trails)
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