Transcript Breeds of Horses

Equine
Equs caballus
My relatives
• The name Perissodactyla
means "odd-toed." This
group of ungulates
includes horses, tapirs,
and rhinos. The name of
their order derives from
the fact that their middle
toe is larger than the
others, and the plane of
symmetry of the foot
passes through it, a
condition called
mesaxonic
Family Equidae
Asses, horses, and zebras
• Domestic equids
range worldwide; in
the wild equids occur
mainly in East Africa
and the Near East to
Mongolia. They
inhabit a variety of
habitats from lush
grasslands and
savanna to sandy and
stony deserts.
History
• Archeological and paleontological
evidence indicates that the horse
was domesticated about 5,000
years ago, substantially later than
other farm animals. By that time
(approximately 3,000 B.C.E.), the
dog had been our companion for
9,000 years and we had herded
goats, sheep and cattle for
upwards of 5,000 years. The
horse came late into our lives but
lost no time in transforming us.
Breeds of Horses
Przewalski (sha-val-ski)
• The Przewalski horse (Equus
przewalski poliakov) is the
last remaining wild species of
horses.
• All other horses are either
domesticated or descended
from horses which were once
domesticated.
• Until the mid-1990's the
Przewalski was extinct in the
wild, exterminated by
hunters.
• It was originally believed that
the Przewalski horse was
discovered by the Russian
explorer Colonel Przewalski,
for whom it is named, in
1881
Appalossa
• Originated in U.S. from
horses brought
from Spain.
• They are white over
hips and loins with dark
spots. Sometimes they
are white all over.
• The Nez Perce Indian
tribe developed the
breed in Idaho and
Washington.
American Bashkir Curly
• Originated in Russia,
near the Ural
mountains.
• Has long silky curly
hair.
• Hair sheds in summer
grows back in winter.
• Can be many different
colors.
American Mustang
• Originated in U.S. from
horses brought to New
World by Spanish.
• Originally came from
North Africa.
• Used for show and
pleasure riding, jumping
and as a stock horse.
• May be any color.
Arabian
• Originated in Arabia
• Small, 850-1100 lbs.
• Used for pleasure,
showing and as a
stock horse.
• Colors are bay, gray
and chestnut a few
are black.
Andalusian
• Originated in Spain.
• There are very few in the
U.S. because Spain did
not allow exports.
• Used for pleasure,
jumping and bullfighting.
• Colors are bay, white and
gray and black
• Cortes brought
Andalusians to America
for his conquests.
American Cream
• Originated in the U.S.
• Is a color breedregistered on basis of
color.
• Used for riding
exhibition and as a
stock horse.
American Creme and White
• Also Known By: American Albino
• The original foundation bloodline
horses were predominantly organ
breeding and stood 15.2 - 16.2
hands weighing 1,100 - 1,300 lbs.
• Versatile, they were used for
driving, farming, riding, jumping,
dressage and circus routines
• must have pink skin and truly white
coloring ... no slight pigmentation
of hair allowed, various eye colors
common to horses are acceptable
including amber and very pale blue
and parti-colored.
Gypsy Vanner
Known as the Irish cob
originated in Ireland and
the UK. The registry was
created here in the US in
1996 by Dennis and
Cindy Thompson.
The first two fillies to arrive
in the US were Bat and
Dolly in November of the
same year.
Belgian
• Originated in Belgium
• A draft horse
• Weight- 1,900 to
2,200 lbs.
• Colors bay, chestnut
and roan.
Buckskin
• Originated in U.S.
from Spanish stock.
• Is a color breed.
• Used for pleasure
riding and as a stock
horse.
• Colors, buckskin, dun
and red dun
Chincoteague Pony
• Descends from the wild horses
on Assateague Island off the
coast of Va. And Maryland.
• Were brought to Island from
mainland by their owners to
avoid taxes in the 17th century
• They are pony size 12-13
hands high, due to poor diet
and harsh environment.
• Due to large amount of salt in
diet they drink twice as much
water as other domestic
horses.
• The large amount of water they
drink gives them a bloated
look.
Canadian
• the Canadian Horse remains
the sturdiest and most
acclimatized horse in Canada
today.
• They are tough, strong horses,
tolerant of inclement weather
conditions, and are extremely
“easy keepers”.
• Because of these traits, the
Canadian Horse is often
referred to as “The Little Iron
Horse”.
• They are characterized by their
finely chiseled heads, arched
necks, and thick, long, wavy
manes and tails – all
reminiscent of their Barb and
Andalusian ancestry.
Cleveland Bay
• Originated in England
• Larger horse-1,1501400 lbs.
• Used as a utility
horse, pleasure riding
and driving.
• Color- Solid bay with
black legs.
Connemara Pony
• Originated in Ireland
• Came to U.S. in 1951
• Used for jumping and
pleasure riding.
• Colors- Roan or
chestnut, bay, black,
brown, cream, dun or
gray.
Clydesdale
• Originated in Scotland
• Used as a draft horse
• Weights between
1,700 and 1,900 lbs.
• Colors- bay and
brown with white
markings.
• http://www.youtube
.com/watch?v=I_9
UNdHH-Gk
Galiceno
• Originated in Spain
• Small breed-12 to 13
hands high.
• Used for pleasure
riding.
• Colors are bay,black,
chestnut, dun and
brown.
Hackney
• Originated in England
• Weighs 800 to 1,200
lbs.
• Used as a harness or
carriage horse.
• Colors-bay, brown or
chestnut, with white
markings.
Lipizzan
• The Lipizzan is noted for
his sturdy body, brilliant
action and proud carriage
as well as his intelligent
and docile disposition.
Born dark, black-brown,
brown or mouse-grey,
Lipizzans turn white
somewhere between the
ages of 6 and 10
• Not a tall horse,
averaging between 14.3
to 15.3 hands
• http://www.youtube
.com/watch?v=Q7
MIOk0bTk0
Missouri Fox Trotting
Horse
• Came from the
Ozarks in Missouri.
• Major use is pleasure
riding
• Has a fox trot gait
• Color is sorrel, usually
with white markings.
Morgan
• Originated in the New
England States, during
the late 1700’s.
• Used for pleasure riding,
and as a stock horse.
• Is the foundation breed
for many breeds in the
U.S.
• Colors- bay, black brown
and Chestnut.
Morab
• Originated in
California.
• A cross between
Morgan and Arabian.
• Used for showing ,
endurance riding and
pleasure riding.
• Colors-may be any
color, but without
spots.
Miniature
• The American Miniature
is a "height" breed; they
must measure no more
than 34 inches in height
at maturity
• These little horses have
already proved their
worth in therapeutic
programs for the disabled
child or adult, as well as
with the aged.
• http://www.youtube
.com/watch?v=0Ye
x8Cee7JQ&feature
=fvsthttp://www.yo
utube.com/watch?v
=0Yex8Cee7JQ&fe
ature=fvst
Mongolian
• The Mongolian horse is
one of the most important
and numerous breeds
found among the
indigenous horse breeds
of China
• It is a dual-purpose
horse, used primarily for
riding and carting, but is
also used for meat and
milk production
• During the grass-growing
season, mares are milked
4-5 times a day,
producing 0.11 lbs of milk
each time.
Palomino
• Originated in the U.S.
from Spanish Stock.
• Used for pleasure
riding, stock, harness
and as a parade
horse.
• Color-gold- color does
not breed true in
crosses. Mane and
tail are lighter colors.
Paso Fino
• The history of this noble
animal began in Spain
where the chance mix of
breeds sparked the seed
that became one of the
world's finest riding horses.
• The basic gaits of the Paso
Fino in order of speed are
the paso fino, paso corto,
and paso largo. They also
walk and canter.
• The gait itself is evenly
spaced, with each foot
contacting the ground
independently
Percheron
• Originated in France
• Is a draft horse
• Weight 1,9002,000lbs.
• Color –bay, brown,
chestnut and roan.
Pinto
• Originated in the U.S.
• Preferred color is ½
white and ½ colored .
• Legs are usually
white.
• 4-types, stock,
pleasure, hunter and
saddle.
Pony of the Americas
• Originated in U.S.
• Color patterns of the
Appalossa.
• Used for pleasure
riding and showing.
• From 11 to 13 hands
high.
Quarter Horse
• Originated in U.S.
• First used as a race
horse. “quarter miler”
• Comes in most colors
• Used for pleasure
riding, racing,
showing and as a
stock horse.
• http://www.youtube
.com/watch?v=CW
shsxRpX5c
Shetland Pony
• Originated in Shetland
Islands.
• May be any horse color.
• Two sizes- less than
10-3 hands and between
10-3 and
11-1 hands high.
• Used for pleasure riding
by children and for
showing and racing.
Spanish Mustang
• Originated in U.S. from
horses brought to this
country from Spain.
• Color-may have any the
horse colors.
• A small horse 13 to 14-2
hands high.
• Used for pleasure riding
and as stock and pack
horse.
Standardbred
• Originated in the U.S.
• Colors are bay, black,
brown and chestnut.
Other colors may
accour.
• Developed as a
harness racing horse
Tennessee Walking Horse
• Originated in the U.S.
• Colors include sorrel,
chestnut, black, bay,
brown, white and
golden.
• Noted for it’s running
walk gait.
• Used for pleasure
riding and showing.
• http://www.youtube
.com/watch?v=o1T
wqtYgGMhttp://www.y
outube.com/watch
?v=o1Twq-tYgGM
Thoroughbred
• Originated in
England.
• Development as a
race horse began
in
http://
the 17th. Century
• Colors include bay,
brown, and chestnut
• Used as a race horse
• www.youtube.com/
watch?v=UKmuvjL
2cVwhttp://www.yo
utube.com/watch?v
=U
http://www.youtube
.com/watch?v=Gh
HfnLrlzoQ
KmuvjL2cVw
• http://www.youtube
.com/watch?v=cS4
f6wiQJh4
Trakehner
• Originated in East
Prussia.
• Name comes from the
town in East Prussia were
the breed was
established.
• Large horse 16-17 hands.
• Used as a dressage
horse- has elegant
movement.
• http://www.youtube
.com/watch?v=x11
_gr71WmY
Welsh (Pony)
• Originated in Wales
• Ideal for young
children
• Many uses: work in
coal mines, pull
chariots, work cattle
References
• http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/horses/