Horse Breeds & Types (Light Horse Breeds) - Pt.2
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Arabian, Thoroughbred, Morgan, American Quarter Horse, American Saddlebred, Standardbred, Tennessee Walking Horse
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What is the Arabian known for?
Endurance, agility, quality, and refinement
What is special about the Arabian breed?
It is considered the oldest purebred breed
Where did the Arabian originate?
Arabian Peninsula / Middle East
What are important Arabian characteristics?
Dished face
Large/prominent eyes
Large nostrils
Small muzzle
Arched neck
Short back
High tail set
What does “Al-Khamesh” mean?
“The Five”
Where and when was the Thoroughbred developed?
England in the 17th–18th centuries
What is the Thoroughbred known for?
Speed, athletic ability, and stamina.
What were Thoroughbreds originally developed for?
Racing
What are Thoroughbreds commonly used for besides racing?
Hunters, jumpers, dressage, and polo.
What does a Thoroughbred generally look like?
Tall, streamlined, and long-legged.
Who maintains the U.S. Thoroughbred registry?
The Jockey Club
Which breeds did Thoroughbreds contribute directly to?
Quarter Horse, Morgan, and Standardbred.
Where did the Morgan originate?
Springfield, Massachusetts
When did the Morgan originate?
1800s
Who was the foundation sire of the Morgan?
Figure, owned by Justin Morgan
What is the Morgan known for?
Personality and versatility
What colors can Morgans be?
Chestnut, bay, black, palomino, buckskin, and gray.
When was the Morgan registry established?
1894
Where did the American Quarter Horse originate?
United States
What is the Quarter Horse famous for?
Being a sprinter and reaching about 45 mph over a quarter mile
What is the Quarter Horse known for?
Versatility, athletic ability, and good sense.
What are important physical characteristics of the Quarter Horse?
Quiet temperament
Heavy muscling
Large hindquarters
What color are Quarter Horses commonly?
They can be any color, but chestnut/sorrel is common.
When was the AQHA established?
1941
What is Wimpy?
An important foundation Quarter Horse
What is special about the AQHA registry?
It is the largest horse breed registry
What is the American Saddlebred known for?
Smooth, flashy movement.
How many gaits can an American Saddlebred have?
3 or 5
What are the two special gaits associated with the 5-gaited Saddlebred?
Slow gait and rack
What is the Standardbred known for?
Harness racing
What type of horse is the Standardbred?
A harness racing horse.
What are the two types of Standardbred racers?
Trotters and pacers
How does a trotter move its legs?
In diagonal pairs.
In lateral pairs — legs on the same side move together.
Trotter = diagonal
Pacer = lateral
Where did the Tennessee Walking Horse originate?
Tennessee, United States
What is the Tennessee Walking Horse known for?
Good temperament and smooth/flat gaits.
What are its three main gaits?
Flat walk
Running walk
Canter
What is the Tennessee Walking Horse's distinctive gait?
Running walk
Does the Tennessee Walking Horse have a true 2-beat trot?
No
What controversy is associated with the Tennessee Walking Horse?
Big Lick controversy