Lipizzaner

The Lipizzaner is a spanish breed, it is one of the most impressive breeds of horse. These fine horses were bred at a stud in Lipica in Slovenia over 400 years ago. They grow up to around 15.1-16.2hh. They are usually grey but can be bay as well. This breed was started with just six spanish stallions that were mated with 24 mares. All of todays Lipizzaners are related to these six stallions.

Quarter horse

The Quater horses were the first breed in the united states more than 300 years ago. They grow up to about 14-16hh. They originate from Virginia in the USA. They can be any solid colour. They are used for Riding, cattle herding, racing and rodeo. They are normally agile and intelligent. The quarter horse has been called the worlds favorite horse. Quarter horses are known for their use in rodeos. 

Akhal-Teke

The Akhal teke is known for its beautiful metallic coat, The classic Akhal-teke is a hot blood. They grow up to around 14.3-16hh. They originate from Turkmenisan. They can be Metallic gold, bay, grey, chestnut, black or palomino. They are used for long distance racing,show jumping and dressage. They are usually courageous ad strong. In 1935 the strength and power of the Akhal-tekes was proved when Turkish horsemen rode a group for 4000km in just  84 days.

Highland

The highland is the largest of the native British ponies. They grow up to 13-14.2hh. They originate from Scotland. They are usually brown, black, dun or grey. They are used for general every day riding, driving or trekking. Most are hard working and strong. In highland ponies judges expect to see full flowing manes and silky feathers on the back of their legs.

Fallabella

The Falabella is one of the worlds smallest breeds and also one of the rarest. They grow up to around 7-8.2hh. They originate from Argentina. They can be any colour. They are used for showing. Falabellas were first developed by the Falabella family. They bread a small Shetland pony with a small through bread horse. Falabellas have 12-13 month long pregnancies which is two months longer than most other ponies. Foals reach their full height when they are two.

Shetland pony

The Shetland pony is very popular around the world. They are one of the smallest breeds of pony along with the fallabella(see post on the 19th of december) They grow up to about 42 inches(107cm). Shetlads are measured in inches and centimeters not hands. They originate from the shetland iles in scotland. They come in every colour except pink,blue and green, They can be one colour such as bay,grey,black or chestnut or muticoloured such as piebald or strew bald. They are used for driving genral riding or showing, there is even a shetland pony grand national. Most are strong and intelligent.  

Through breads

Through breads are bread for their impressive speed, they are the fastest horse in the world but not only that they are also regarded as the best riding horse.They grow to be around 15.2-16.2hh. They along with the Anglo Arab originate from England. They are never piebald or strew bald they are only solid colours such as: Bay, chestnut, grey or black. They are usually high spirited and very athletic. Many through breads have been made well known by taking part in races.