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Akhal-Teke
Renowned for their poise and class, the Akhal-Teke makes for an excellent riding horse as
well as a popular show horse due to their calm temper and sweet disposition.
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Alter-Real
The Alter-Real is a horse for any occasion,
being strong and ready to work, laid-back and ready to ride, or hearty and ready for a show.
Besides being a triple threat, they're also very smart. |
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American
Indian Horse
The American Indian Horse is best known for their
endurance and ability to travel for long distances with ease, making them superb riding and
work horses. They are thoughtful and even-tempered. |
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Andalusian
A breed that's known for being both sweet and
brave when you need them to be, the Andalusian is a great riding horse for shows and parades, or
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Appaloosa
Hardy and sweet, the Appaloosa is a horse of
simplicity. Their attitude is calm and reliable, making them great for farm work, riding, and even
rodeos. They're best trained when young as they pick up skills easily. |
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Arabian
Arabians are fast and have high endurance, making them great for racing and riding long distance.
They are very faithful companions and will never once stray from their family when trained. |
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Ariegeois
The Ariegeois breed is a breed that finds endless uses on the farm, though it can easily be used in
shows, however rare that may actually occur. They are known to be simple animals to tend to on a
daily basis. |
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Avelignese
Known as a very surefooted breed, the Avelignese is great for long travels through deserts
and places with extreme temperatures. They're also great for vaulting and therapeutic riding. |
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Azteca
The Azteca breed is generally known for having a
willingness to learn and be trained. They're great in compentitions and considered a very sporty
horse. They don't tend to have a wildside, so they're great for riding. |
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Brabant
The Brabant is a breed of horse suited for just about any occasion, doing great in shows and
competition, as well as harness work, which makes sense considering how large and powerful they
appear.
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Camargue
The Camargue,
once known as "Horses of the Sea," are adored the world over, even being portrayed frequently
in movies. They do not require much from their keepers and are fairly self sufficient.
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Caspian
Caspians are extremely agile and great for beginners. Like most horses, they're sweet and
affectionate, but they also have an immense amount of strength. They are one of the most
popular breeds in the world.
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Cerbat
Rugged and strong,
the Cerbat breed is tough enough to withstand harsh conditions and rough terrain. They're
considered beautiful horses and work great in event horse competitions. |
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Clydesdale
One of the
most popular and well known horse breeds, the Clydesdale is an enourmous and sturdy creature, built
for hauling and pulling. Despite this large size, they are very kindhearted horses and tend to be
easy to train. |
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Colonial Spanish
Once considered the most popular breed in
the world, the Colonial Spanish is a great horse for any situation. However, they can be a
challenge to train, though when trained young they become extremely loyal. |
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Einsiedler
The
Einseidler is a breed that does it all, though primarily they're seen and utilized as competition
horses. They are easy to train and work great as work horses as well. |
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Falabella
The Falabella breed is one of the best when it comes to little ones as they are incredibly sweet
and easy going. Great for riding, competitions, and shows, they work on large farms or as pets in
smaller fenced areas. |
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Friesian
The Friesian breed comes from the Netherlands and is considered very hardy and noble. They have a
lot of spirit and were used to create the Fell and Dales breeds. |
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Gelderlander
Great for work and great in competitions, the Gelderlander is a wonderful breed that is simple to
train and raise over time. They're aesthetically pleasing and strong as well, making them a
fantastic option. |
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Haflinger
Haflingers are beautiful and well built. They're great for riding, pack purposes, forestry work,
and harness work, plus they're easy to train and work well with children. They're quite vibrant
overall. |
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Hanoverian
The Hanoverian breed can do it all and look good doing it. They can learn all equestrian skills in
no time and best yet have no inherent attitude problems. Some may go so far as to say this is the
perfect breed. |
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Jutland
Jutlands are great draft horses, as well as excellent show breeds. They don't require much effort
to raise but will give back tenfold with their ability to work endlessly. |
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Knabstrup
Being gentle yet rugged, the Knabstrup is very recognizable due to its black spots on a body of
white. They are generally very happy and eager to be trained and can be very strong when they need
to be. |
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Lipizzaner
Lipizzaners can be used for all classic styles of equestrian work, including dressage and harness
work. They are frequently seen in shows around the world as they are one of the simplest horses to
train. |
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Lusitano
The Lusitano breed is used frequently in the dressage categories and as show horses, making them
rather popular. They are calm yet brave and have a lot of intelligence. They may be best known for
their posing abilities. |
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Marwari
One of the most loyal horse breeds, the Marwari would gladly step in the line of fire if it meant
saving their owner. They are loved and adored in India and are used mostly for riding and
competitive purposes. |
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Missouri
Fox-Trotter
Eager to perform and easy to be trained, the Missouri Fox-Trotter is great for shows and
competitions. Their willingness to learn is wonderful and their agility and surefootedness make
them great trek horses as well. |
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Paso
Fino
Paso Finos can do most anything you need them to, particularly sports. They're smaller than some
other horses in the same category, and because of that they're a good choice for little kid
riders. |
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Peruvian Paso
The Peruvian Paso is a breed that's loyal to their owners and has no trouble getting along
with other animals. They are born with natural talent and so succeed easily in all areas. |
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Quarter Horse
Quarter Horses are an excellent all around breed with calm temperaments that make beginning riders
love them. They are used frequently in rodeos and horse racing. |
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Racking Horse
The Racking horse is a very athletic breed and are used frequently in competitions to show off
this ability. They do great as performers and are great for riding. But they're not all play as
they can do a hard day's work. |
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Rocky
Mountain Horse
A horse that's bred to take the harshest climates and terrain, the Rocky Moutain Horse is strong
and fast. They're used on farms and in races, and mailmen frequently use them as a good form of
transportation. |
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Shagya Arab
The Shagya Arab adores being a showman and does extremely well in competitions. They tend to be a
great choice as a mounted animal as they can travel long distances without difficulty. |
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Suffolk Punch
The Suffolk Punch were popular in England centuries ago because of their usefulness as harness
workers and show horses, a sentiment that still prevails today. They are considered sweet, tender,
and gentle. |
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Tersk
The Tersk breed excels at racing, competitions, and endurance training. They're fast and agile and
tend to be simple to train. Very bright and pleasant, they just love to race. |
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Thoroughbred
Thoroughbreds helped to start the Sport of Kings thanks to their magnificent look and incredible
speed for racing. Still used primarily as racing and show horses today, they are best trained by
professionals. |