horse breeds

Horse Breeds

Horses are very intelligent, independent and free spirited animals.
11. Missouri Fox Trotter
The Missouri Fox Trotter is a horse breed from the state of Missouri in the United States; the breed is muscular, with sloped shoulders, a short back and sturdy legs. Fox Trotters are used extensively by trail riders, who appreciate their gaits, stamina and weight-carrying abilities
12. Friesian
The Friesian horse is the only horse breed native to the Netherlands, The Friesian is most often recognized by its black coat color, and "feathers" long, silky hair on the lower legs. The Friesian is considered a willing, active, and energetic horse that is also gentle and docile. A Friesian tends to have great presence and to carry itself with elegance
13. Peruvian Paso
Peruvian horses possess the royal heritage of the Spanish breeds. This horse has fiery spirit, gentle nature and eager to please the master. The Peruvian Paso, the horse designed for the comfort and enjoyment of the rider
14. Paso Fino
The Paso Fino Horse, originally from South America, can now be found throughout the United States, Canada and the Caribbean. The Paso Fino means 'fine step', is known for it's spirit when ridden and it's trainable temperament. They are used in many disciplines, but are especially popular for trail riding
15. Icelandic Horse
The Icelandic horse is a breed of horse from Iceland. The breed is small in size but known to be hardy and an easy keeper. The breed has a double coat developed for extra insulation in cold temperatures. Icelandics tend to be friendly, docile and easy to handle, although also enthusiastic and self-assured
16. American Saddlebred
Saddlebreds are popularly known as show horses, is a horse breed from the United States, Many film and television horses of the Golden Age of Hollywood were also Saddlebreds, including the horses used in lead roles in My Friend Flicka,National Velvet, Fury and one version of Black Beauty
17. Trakehner
Trakehner is a horse Breed Popular in North America, they are muscular, elegant and one of the most sought after riding horses of today, although they can also be used for draft work and carriage driving. One of the most famous Trakehners of all time was the elegant grey stallion Abdullah, who was part of the gold-medal winning team for America in show jumping in the Los Angeles 1984 Olympics
18. Hanoverian
A Hanoverian is a horse breed originated from Germany, which is often seen in the Olympic Games. The horses are elegant, strong, and robust. They are bred to be willing and trainable, and have a strong back, powerful body, athletic movement, and strong limbs.
19. Mustang
The Icelandic horse is a breed of horse brought to America by Spanish, Mustangs are often referred to as wild horses but, since all free-roaming horses now in the Americas descended from horses that were once domesticated, the more correct term is feral horses as wild horses. These horses are primary means of transportation , replaced the dog as a travois puller and greatly improved success in battles, trade, and hunts, particularly bison hunts.
20. Shetland Pony
The Shetland pony is a breed of pony originating in the Shetland Isles. Shetlands range in size from a minimum height of approximately 71 cm to an official maximum height of 107cm. Shetland ponies have heavy coats, short legs and are considered quite intelligent. They are a very strong breed of pony, used for riding, driving, and pack.