equine

Equine

Pony Breeds

Shetland

• Maximum Height – 46 Inches(11.2 hands)

• Comes in all colors

• Rugged and hardy breed

• Used for pulling small carts, riding and a companion pony

Pony Of The Americas

• Cross of a Shetland and an Appaloosa

• Height limit – 46-56 hands (11.2-14 hands)

Draft Breeds

• 16-18 hands

• Weight ranged from 1400lbs to 2200lbs

• Battle horses

• Farm horses

Clydesdale

• Known as the Budweiser horses

• Has 4 white socks with hairy fetlocks

• Commonly bay in color

Friesian

• Very calm breed

• Versatile horse

• Only allowed to be black. A small white star is allowed

• Known for long mane and tail

Light Breeds

• At least 14.2 hands tall at the withers

• 900-1400lbs

•Most common type of horse in the USA

Thoroughbred

• Designed to sustain speed over distances while carrying weight

• Average 16 hands in height

• Revolutionized the racing industry

Arabian

• Only truly purebred breed today

• Known for strengthen

• Small muzzle

• High tail setting

• Short back

Warm Bloods

• Cross between a draft horse and a light horse

• Primarily used for dressage, show jumping and driving

Oldenburg• 16.1-17.2 hands

• Colors – bay black and chestnut

• Cross between a thoroughbred and Norman blood

Hanoverian

• Cross of a Holsteiner and a Thoroughbred

• 15.3-16.2 hands

• Colors – Grey, chestnut, bay, and black

• Strong, athletic and even tempered

Safety First

Saddles

Western Saddle

English or Hunt Seat Saddle

Dressage Saddle

Saddle Seat Saddle

Things needed for the Saddle

Other necessary items

Bridle

Halters

Other Important Things One Needs When Owning A Horse

• Vet

• Farrier

• Dentist