Breed Description The beauty of the Morgan horse lifts the heart. The breed exists solely because it pleases people. It is their heritage. The Morgan is easily recognized by his proud carriage, upright graceful neck, and distinctive head with expressive eyes. Deep bodied and compact, the Morgan has strongly muscled quarters. The intelligence, willingness, zest …
Breed Description The Missouri Fox Trotter is a gaited breed, best known for the “fox trot,” a smooth gait described as “walking with the front feet and trotting with the hind.” The fox trot is a broken diagonal gait; the front foot exhibits a long reach, striking the ground immediately before the diagonal fear foot, …
Average Height A Miniature horse has an average height between 7 – 8 hands. Colors Bay Black Buckskin Champagne Chestnut Cremello Dun Grey Grullo Palomino Perlino Pinto Roan White Conformation A miniature horse should have the same correct, well-balanced conformation seen in larger breeds. Mares should be refined and feminine; stallions should be bold and …
Breed Description A native horse of Ireland, and a very rare breed in the world today, the Irish Draught (pronounced ‘draft’) is NOT a heavy horse as it’s name may imply. Over a century of selection has produced a warmblooded breed with good bone, substance and quality and a movement that is light, smooth and …
Icelandics were first brought to Britain to work in the coal mines as they were small but very strong. However, these horses were never registered as Icelandics and now little sign remains of them. A Scottish farmer named Stuart MacKintosh worked in Iceland and received as payment a group of horses which he brought to …
Breed Description The Hanoverian is a warmblood bred specifically for jumping, eventing, and dressage. According to the American Hanoverian Society, “The goal of the Hanoverian breeding program is to produce a noble horse with a cooperative temperament, elastic gaits, correct conformation, and outstanding ability in international equestrian disciplines.” Average Height: The Hanoverian has an average …
Average Height The Haflinger is, on average, somewhere around 14 hands tall. Colors Chestnut with a flaxen mane and tail Conformation The Haflinger has a slightly dished profile, small ears, and large eyes. Haflingers are sturdy ponies, with well muscled loins and hindquarters and strong legs. Temperament Gentle, intelligent, well-mannered. Members of this breed often …
Average Height The average height of a Gypsy Vanner horse is between 14 – 15.2 hands. Colors Piebald (black and white) and skewbald (brown and white) pinto colors are the most common. Conformation The Gypsy Vanner has a powerful, compact body, with a short neck and back. The chest is broad, the hips are heavy, …
Breed Description The Connemara is famous for being hardy and sure-footed, and no surpirse. The breed evolved on the rocky coast of western Ireland, where it had to develop an ability to move quickly across rough terrain. The harsh Irish weather and unforgiving landscape helped develop a breed that is resiliant and adaptable, and today’s …
Average Height The average height of a Clydesdale is between 16.2 – 18.2 hands. Colors: Bay Black Grey Roan Chestnut Conformation The Clydesdale is a powerful, heavy, and handsome horse. Males and females should both have these qualities, and they should also exhibit a free action that creates an impression of quality rather than bulk. …