Breeds:

Top Ten most Famous Horse + Pony Breeds!!

1st = Clydesdale: This horse comes from Scotland. It is known for its action and versatility and is bred for carrying heavy loads. They can be used in competive draft horse showing for harness driving.


2nd = Arabian: This horse has a very distinctive head shape, a sort of dish and has a high tail carriage. It is one of the most reconizable horse breeds in the world and are great for endurance riding.


3rd = Thoroughbred: Thoroughbreds were bred in the 17th and 18th century. Known for horce racing, thoroughbreds have amazing speed, mental stamina and courage, making them great for the thrilling sport.


4th = American Quarter: American Quarters are the oldest all-American breeds! They can be ridden, used for work on the farm and can also be used for racing.


5th = American Paint: This horse breed is a stock-horse. It has very unusual markings, any shape or size and are basically anywhere on the horses body.


6th = Appaloosa: The appaloosa was developed by the Nez Perce Indians. This was in the mid-18th century. The five coat patterns of an appaloosa are: Lepard, Blanket, Snowflake, Frost and Marbleized.


7th = Gypsy Vanner: The gypsy vanner was believed to have originated from the UK. It usually is either piebald or skewbald and they have great endurance for going far without tiring.


8th = Shetland Pony: This breed is the smallest of all British horses, average height 1.02m! Children enjoy riding them because they are small, but also hardy and strong.


9th = Swedish Warmblood: Swedish Warmbloods are great horses for riding, because they have straight and easy paces. They are handsome and tractable, but also very sound and versatile. Good at jumping, they are great for competitive jumping events.


10th = Gelderlander: This warm-blooded horse originated from the Netherlands, in Gelderland. They are again excellent jumpers, but are also great carriage driving horses.