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Breeds of Horses
Breeds of horses
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Veterinary Medicine
Undergraduate 1
09/27/2016

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American Quarter Horse
Definition
most popular breed in the U.S. by far, more than 3x number of registrations per year than next most popular
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American Paint Horse
Definition
genetic base is same as Quarter Horse, originated from Quarter Horses that were kicked out because of excessive white
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Thoroughbred
Definition
. originated in England by crossing native horses with 3 Middle Eastern stallions, bred for middle distance racing, fastest breed at middle distances
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Arabian
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oldest modern breed, developed in middle east, noted for endurance and intelligence, and contributed to many breeds
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Standardbred
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originated in America by blending several breeds, used for harness racing
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Tennessee Walker
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developed in America for landowners to ride comfortably all day, perform special gait called running walk
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Appaloosa
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originated in American northwest, bred by Nez Pierce Indians, almost extinct after tribe moved to reservations, uses are similar to Quarter Horse and Paints
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Morgan
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first American breed, developed in Vermont, original stallion was Justin Morgan, reputed to outpull, outtrot, and outrun any other horse of his time
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Saddlebred
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developed in America for wealthy landowners to appear stylish, some of them perform special gaits called slow gait and rack
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Warmblood
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general name for several breeds (Hanoverian, Holsteiner, Dutch Warmblood, Trakehner, Oldenberg, etc.) that interbreed somewhat
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Draft horses
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Belgian –sorrel, Belgium
Clydesdale –bay or black with feathers, Scotland, Budweiser
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Ponies
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Shetland –Britain, any color, one of the smallest
Hackney –Britain, bay, black, chestnut, showy
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