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Horse Breed Pictures Images Wallpapers Photos 2013

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Popular Breeds of Horses Around the World (Pictures too)

American Paint Horse - Has an easy going temperament & used for cattle work.

American Quarter Horse - Versatile, popular equine breed that's great for new riders.

American Saddlebred Horse - Result of selective breeding of four breeds of horses.

American Standardbred Horse - Most of this breed complete a mile race in 3 minutes.

Appaloosa Horse - This horse's spotted coat and fur is its most recognize characteristic.

Arabian Horse - Arabians are know for being affectionate and a dished head profile.

Arabians are thought to be the oldest breed in the world; they were bred by the Bedouin tribes in the Middle East for thousands of years. There is great controversy as to where the Arab originated. It has, however, been around for about 5 000 years.

Arabians have always been used to enhance other breeds. The Byerly Turk, the Godolphin Arabian and the Darley Arabian were the foundation stallions for the Thoroughbred, the most famous racing breed in the world.

Characteristics: Arabians have a dished face, a wide forehead, large eyes, a small muzzle, and an arched neck. They have strong, short backs, powerful hindquarters and clean, sound legs. The croup is flat, and they have a high, proud tail carriage.

Arabians are unique in that they have 17 ribs, as opposed to unlike other breeds, which usually have 18. They also have one less lumbar vertebra and one less tail bone than other horses.

Arabians range in height from 14.1 to 15.2 hands high (one hand equals four inches). The most common colours are grey, chestnut, bay, and black. Their skin is always black.

They are famous for their great stamina, intelligence, longevity, and gentle yet spirited natures.

Uses: For centuries, Arabians have been used to improve and refine many different breeds of horses, most notably the Thoroughbred.

They make wonderful riding horses and excel in numerous disciplines.

Clydesdale Horses - Known for their large frames and study working abilities.

Ponies - Distinctive pony breed (breeding two ponies) & is less than 14.2 hand high.

Hanoverian Horse - This breed of horse excels in jumping, dressage, and eventing.

Missouri Fox Trotter - Breed named after its unusual gait and smooth movement.

Morgan Horse - Historically the official horse breed of the United States.

Palomino Horse - Breed admired for their beauty, versatility, & endurance.

Peruvian Paso / Paso Fino - Breed known for an easy ride on rocky terrain.

Tennessee Walking Horse - Distinct breed with no trot - only a "running walk."

Thoroughbred Horse - Horse of choice for racing and speed related equestrian sports.