horses & horseback riding by marisa mendenhall
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Horses & Horseback RidingBy Marisa Mendenhall
Different Breeds
There are about 267 different breeds of horses from all over the world
Certain breeds serve specific purposes; racing, riding style, work, showing, pleasure
http://www.horsechannel.com/horse-breeds/all_landing.aspx
Quarter HorseArabianWarmblood
Percheron
Thoroughbred
Horse Color
Each breed of horse can have several different colors and markings
http://www.horse-genetics.com/horse-colors.html
Chestnut
Bay
Palomino
Apaloosa
Dappled Grey Paint
Riding Styles
Two main styles: different apparel and equipment
English Western
http://horses.about.com/od/horsesportsexplained/p/engwestdiff.htm
Riding Style: English
Typical Apparel: helmet, breaches, crop, jacket, tall boots and sometimes spurs
http://www.statelinetack.com/apparel/2549/
Riding Style: English
Basic Equipment: small flat saddle, girth, saddle pad, bridle with reins in two hands, bit
http://www.equisearch.com/horses_riding_training/training/beginning_rider/english_western102200a/
Riding Style: Western
Typical Apparel: Cowboy hat, wranglers and chaps, spurs, dress shirt, cowboy boots
http://www.drysdales.com/
Riding Style: Western
Equipment: large horned saddle, cinch, saddle pad, bridle with reins in one hand, bit,
http://www.equisearch.com/horses_riding_training/training/beginning_rider/english_western102200a/