Apploosa
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After the defeat of the Nez Perce Indians by the U.S. Army in 1877, the number of
Appalossa declined. Of the horses captured by the army and many were shot and a
few sold, though during the indians retreat some of them escaped or were left
behind. In the ensuing years, settlers used them for farming, but as a distinct
breed they were virtually forgotton. After about 60 years, interest in the breed
was again revived, and the Appaloosa Horse Club was founded in 1938. Today the
Appaloosa is one of the most popular breeds in the United States. There are over
65,000 registered horses.
Appalossa declined. Of the horses captured by the army and many were shot and a
few sold, though during the indians retreat some of them escaped or were left
behind. In the ensuing years, settlers used them for farming, but as a distinct
breed they were virtually forgotton. After about 60 years, interest in the breed
was again revived, and the Appaloosa Horse Club was founded in 1938. Today the
Appaloosa is one of the most popular breeds in the United States. There are over
65,000 registered horses.
Arabian
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The Arabian, one of the oldest breed of horse, and is also the purest breed of
horse. They have existed for at least 4,500 years. The Arabian horse is known to
have been in existence since the time of Muhammad. It is also believed to have
been developed by the nomadic Bedouin's in the desert belt of Africa, extending
from the Atlantic Ocean to the Arabian Desert, for 2,500 years prior to that. As
Islamic influence spread so did the Arabian horse, to be bred all over the
Middle East and North Africa. With the Moorish invasion of Spain in the 7th
century it was introduced to Europe.
horse. They have existed for at least 4,500 years. The Arabian horse is known to
have been in existence since the time of Muhammad. It is also believed to have
been developed by the nomadic Bedouin's in the desert belt of Africa, extending
from the Atlantic Ocean to the Arabian Desert, for 2,500 years prior to that. As
Islamic influence spread so did the Arabian horse, to be bred all over the
Middle East and North Africa. With the Moorish invasion of Spain in the 7th
century it was introduced to Europe.
Paint
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The Paint horse is sturdy horse with a stocky build and an agreeable disposition. The American Paint horse is quiet and dependable, and known for its intelligence and calmness. It's striking color
patterns, strong hindquarters, and refined heads combine to make an eye catching breed of horse valued by both beginners and advanced riders.The anscestors of the American Paint horse were among the 17 horses brought to the New World by Hernando Cortes in 1519. By the early 1800's, These spotted horses became wild horses, free ranging across the North America by the early 1800's
and and today is considered one of the native American horses.
patterns, strong hindquarters, and refined heads combine to make an eye catching breed of horse valued by both beginners and advanced riders.The anscestors of the American Paint horse were among the 17 horses brought to the New World by Hernando Cortes in 1519. By the early 1800's, These spotted horses became wild horses, free ranging across the North America by the early 1800's
and and today is considered one of the native American horses.
Thoroughbred
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The Thoroughbred evolved in Britain in the 17th and 18th centuries, due to an
interest in racing. The Thoroughbred pedigree can be traced back to the
bloodlines of the three key Arabian stallions, none of which ever raced. Most
Thoroughbred genes are derived from only 31 original ancestors, and all descend
from these three stallions.Thoroughbreds are extremely athletic and energetic. They are the most popular breed for sport horse competition and they dominate the horse racing industry.
They are also top competitors in show jumping, dressage, and eventing. They tend
to be "hot" horses, meaning they are energetic. They can be a lot to handle, so
they are generally not good horses for beginners.
interest in racing. The Thoroughbred pedigree can be traced back to the
bloodlines of the three key Arabian stallions, none of which ever raced. Most
Thoroughbred genes are derived from only 31 original ancestors, and all descend
from these three stallions.Thoroughbreds are extremely athletic and energetic. They are the most popular breed for sport horse competition and they dominate the horse racing industry.
They are also top competitors in show jumping, dressage, and eventing. They tend
to be "hot" horses, meaning they are energetic. They can be a lot to handle, so
they are generally not good horses for beginners.
Friesian
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The picturesque Friesian is known for its flashy movement, beautiful black coat, and
thick mane and tail. It is a popular carriage and dressage horse. It derives its
name from its county of origin. It was developed in Friesland, which is an
island off the coast of the Netherlands. There is evidence that the Friesian
horses may have existed as far back as 1000 BC. It is thought that it may have
descended from the primitive Forest Horse. The Roman historian Tacitus, in
55-120 AD, noted it as a powerful and versatile horse.The Friesian carried both Friesian and German knights during the crusades. That brought it into contact with Eastern horses which lightened the breed.
thick mane and tail. It is a popular carriage and dressage horse. It derives its
name from its county of origin. It was developed in Friesland, which is an
island off the coast of the Netherlands. There is evidence that the Friesian
horses may have existed as far back as 1000 BC. It is thought that it may have
descended from the primitive Forest Horse. The Roman historian Tacitus, in
55-120 AD, noted it as a powerful and versatile horse.The Friesian carried both Friesian and German knights during the crusades. That brought it into contact with Eastern horses which lightened the breed.