Horses Pictures - Types of Horses
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There are three types of domestic horses: the heavy, the light and the pony. The heavy draft horses are very strong and are characterized by wide body and broad back. Their withers are often higher than the croup to increase pulling power. The body is well muscled, especially over the loins and quarters; the legs are massive and short; the action is short and with maximum traction. The average height of these horses is from 16 to 18 hands. The first known horse of this type was the Great War Horse of the Middle Ages, which is extinct today.
Almost every country has its own breed of draft horse because they were indispensable for agriculture, especially in regions with heavy soil. The most popular draft horses are: American Cream Draft, Bashkir, Belgian, Clydesdale, Dutch Draft, Italian Heavy Draft, Russian Heavy Draft, Shire, Suffolk Punch and others.
Light breeds are suitable for riding and their backs allow for a saddle to be fitted easily. Their withers are clearly defined; the legs are long and slender. The average height for this type is 15-17.2 hands. These horses are usually refined, graceful, with arched neck and small head. Their action is low, long and economical.
There are a lot of breeds within this type: Akhal Teke, Alter Real, American Saddlebred, Andalusian, Appaloosa, Arabian, Azteca, Bashkir Curly, Barb, Buckskin, Criolla, Dutch Warmblood, Egyptian, Falabella, Hackney, Kazakh, Konik, Lusitano, Miniature Horses, Mongolian, Morgan, Orlov Trotter, Pinto, Quarter Horse and many others.
Ponies differ from other horses by their size and character. Their body is deeper; the head is large in proportion to the body. These animals are surefooted and have a developed sense of self-preservation. The height of these creatures is from 10 to 15 hands.
This group of horses includes the following breeds: Abyssinian, American Walking Pony, Banker, Carpathian, Faeroes, Guangxi, Hackney, Icelandic, New Foundland, Norwegian Fjord, Quarter Pony, Shetland, Vyatka, Welsh Pony, Cob and others.
Horses Pictures - Breeds Links
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All About Horses in South Australia - Read about various horses living in Australia.
American Mustang Breed Description - Basic facts on the Mustangs' history, habitat, and behavior.
American Mustang Main Page - Detailed description and care information.
Appaloosa Horses - Information on the Appaloosa history and physical appearance. Also includes breeder listings, associations and web-rings.
Black Hills Wild Horse Sanctuary - Official site of the Institute of Range and the American Mustang, and the Black Hills Wild Horse Sanctuary, a non-profit organization founded in 1988 dedicated to giving the wild Mustang back to the open range. Information about organizations, fundraising, newsletter, volunteer programs, and visiting.
Company of Horses - Company of Horses created by Emma Kurrels and Ben Hart is dedicated to offering education and understanding in the complex specialized world of equine behavior.
Hackney Horse - Information about the breed status and general description.
Horse of the Americas (HOA) - An umbrella registry for all Colonial Spanish Horses. The HOA accepts horses from the Spanish Mustang Registry, the American Indian Horse Registry, and other strains identified as Colonial Spanish.
Invasive Mammals - Survey on introduced animals including Mustang Horses.
Miniature Horse International Inc. - Australian registry and club for toy, miniature and small equine owners, and enthusiasts. News, information, upcoming events, show results, harness information, and photographs.
Mustangs Wild Horses - Basic facts on the breed.
Spanish Horses - Evaluation of Sulfur Mustang Horses.
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Elder Gallery
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The American Morgan Horse Historic Photo Archive - Photos and statistics of selected Morgan horses important to the breed history. Now includes National Winners for the past several decades and historic photo sections.
The National Museum of the Morgan Horse - The National Museum of the Morgan Horse is dedicated to preserving and interpreting all aspects of the MORGAN horse breed through educational programs, exhibits and special events.
Types of Horses - The detailed classification of all horses breeds.
Wild Horse and Burro: Internet Adoption - Find information on wild horses and adopt one.
Wild Horses - Natural horsemanship clinics, horse training techniques and unique horse training products.
Horses Pictures - Sales and Care Links
Black Horse Ranch - Offers details of stallions at stud, and breeding contract. Also details ranch facilities, show results and lists horses for sale. Also sell model horses. Nevada.
Gentle Horses - Tips on training and housing Mustang Horses.
Horse and Pony Trust - General tips for the horses' owners concerning care and health.
Sale Horses from New Mexico - Presents Mustang Horses and other breeds for sale.
