Your Guide To The Most Popular Horse Breeds

By Anthony Madison


The horse remains one of the most majestic and well known animals often described in terms of its breed, type or purpose in particular industries. Horse breeds are widespread, which makes it confusing for many who are not clued up when purchasing animals or viewing shows. The following takes a look at some of the most popular equines, temperaments, and descriptions.

The first cave paintings depicting equines revealed a strong resemblance to the Przewalski Horse with strong bodies and erect manes. It is believed that equines first became domesticated in central Asia between 3000 and 4000 B. C. The changes in the mobile and agricultural needs of man saw the rise in the use of these animals for transport, ploughing, and competition that are continued into modern society.

There are different breed categories and polocrosse equipment that have been recognized across the world each possessing unique features and traits. The categories include the purposes each group serves as as the coldbloods predominant in pulling and agricultural activities. The hotbloods are bred for speed and racing whereas the warmbloods are popular in shows including equestrian.

American Paint Horses and Palominos are among the most striking with unique coat patterns and popularity in Western events. The Arabian is described as a beautiful selection with its distinct profile of large nostrils, smaller muzzles, and smooth gait. These equines are recognized for its endurance, incredible stamina, and strong bonding nature with its handlers having been bred in the Middle East.

The Clydesdale forms part of a heavy set group of working animals standing over 18 hands high with feathering around the hooves. The heavy manes and thicker coat make it well suited to survive the Scottish and English climate most commonly used today in agriculture and the pulling of heavy carts. The Shire is similar in stature possessing the feathery feature over the feet, bred for its docility and muscular strength described by medieval writers as the Great Horse.

Palominos are characterized by their rich golden colors originally used by royalty and largely known as a multi-purpose animal. These equines are admired for its striking appearance used in shows, racing, rodeos, and parades. Mustang breeds are very well known including a range of features and colors from being wild bred with many reserves protecting remaining groups.

The thoroughbreds are considerable popular largely known for its incredible speed and favored in America. There are many horse breeds and therefore time should be taken to assess the particular features and purpose each serves. Such measures will assist in making the necessary purchase decision and improve your equine knowledge.




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