Equine Breeds

Mr. Caffee Northeastern Agricultural Education

Light Horses
At least 14.2 hands tall at the withers 900 - 1400 pounds Most common type of horse in the United States

Appaloosa
Well known for speed Used by the Nez Pence Indians as war horses Originated from Spanish horses left behind by explorers

Arabian
Originated from Bedouin desert Known for strength and stamina Small muzzle High tail setting Short back

Lipazzan
Developed in Spain Born brown or black in color Changes to white or gray at about 6-10 years of age Famous as dressage performers

Morgan
Developed in the United States Americas first breed of light horse Descended from one horse, Justin Morgan

Mustang
Developed by Mother Nature in the Western United States Near extinction in 1970 Available through the Adopt-A-Horse program from the US Government

American Quarter Horse

Developed in the United States as a race horse Named for their fast times in the 1/4 mile Known for speed, strength & intelligence Most popular horse breed in the world

Saddlebred
Developed in the United States Ridden by many famous riders
Paul Revere Daniel Boone Ulysses S. Grant Stonewall Jackson Robert E. Lee

Standardbred
Fastest harness horse in the world Name comes from the fact that the horses must meet a specific standard. Bay, brown or black in color

Tennessee Walking Horse

Originated in Tennessee Possess a unique running walk gait Very easy to ride Preferred horse of traveling preachers

Thoroughbred
Designed to sustain speed over distances while carrying weight Average 16 hands in height Revolutionized the racing industry

Draft Horse Breeds

American Cream Draft

Originated from the mare Old Granny in Iowa in 1911 Rich cream color with white mane & tail Pink skin Amber colored eyes Average 1600-1800 lbs.

Belgian
Originated in Belgium American Belgian Association is headquartered in Wabash, IN

Clydesdale
Developed in Scotland Commonly bay in color Known for four white socks with hairy fetlocks Made famous in US beer commercials

Friesian
Native to the Netherlands Prior to WWI there were only 3 sires still alive Known for long tail & mane Very calm breed

 Unclear origin The oldest equine breed Most popular draft breed in the early 1900s

Percheron

Shire
Developed in England Most common draft breed in England Once used to carry knights into battle Mostly black with white legs