Horse and Pony Breeds
An Introduction to Horses
Horses and their relatives, known collectively as equids, are beautiful, captivating mammals. About.com Guide to Animals and Wildlife, Laura Klappenbach provides an overview of horse and their close relatives in the Family Equidae, describing the basic features of a horse and scientific classification.
Finding Your Horse's Pedigree
Learn how to find your horse's pedigree and recover lost registration papers.
Horse Breeds Quiz
Do you know about the common horse breeds? Try the Horse Breeds Quiz and test your knowledge!
Meet the Clydesdale - Clydesdale Horse Profile
A description of Clydesdale horses. Learn about the Clydesdale's physical characteristics, history and origin, uses, unique traits, colors, and markings. Learn the names of famous and celebrity purebred Clyde draft horses.
Breed Poll - Your Favorite Horse or Pony Breed or Type Poll
What's your favorite horse or pony breed? Choose your favorite horse and see what other readers have voted for.
Meet the Arabian Horse - Arabian Horse Profile
A description of Arabian horses. Learn about the Arabian's physical characteristics, history and origin, uses, unique traits, colors, and markings. Learn the names of famous and celebrity purebred Arab horses.
Meet the Thoroughbred
A breed profile of the Thoroughbred used as a riding horse, jumper or dressage horse. A description of Thoroughbred horses. Learn about the Thoroughbreds's physical characteristics, history and origin, uses, unique traits, colors, and markings. Learn the names of famous and celebrity purebred TB and OTTB horses.
Meet the Icelandic Horse
Icelandic Horses may look like pony but they are horse-size in heart and spirit. Discover the Icelandic Horse's unique traits and characteristics.
Life With Thoroughbreds
Readers describe living with a Thoroughbred. Learn about characteristics, temperament, habits, training, problems and what daily life is like living with a Thoroughbred. Learn what is like to own Thoroughbreds. See submissions
Life With Arabian Horses
Readers describe living with an Arabian Horse. Learn about characteristics, temperament, habits, training, problems and what daily life is like living with an Arabian Horse. Learn what is like to own an Arabian Horse. See submissions
Life With Clydesdales
Readers describe living with a Clydesdale. Learn about characteristics, temperament, habits, training, problems and what daily life is like living with a Clydesdale. Learn what is like to own Clydesdales horses.
Ancient Life - Why Mules Were More Popular Than Horses
Modern day mule owners will claim mules are superior to horses in many way. About Ancient History Guide N.S.Gill explains why mules were more valued than horses in the Ancient Mediterranean.
Breeds of Livestock – Horse Breeds
From the Abyssinian to the Zhemaichu the Oklahoma State University offers information about horse and pony breeds and types, their physical characteristics and uses.
The Number of Horse Breeds
Have you ever wondered how many horse breeds there are? Learn about the incredible number of horse breeds and where you can learn more about horse breeds world-wide.
Most Popular Horse Breeds According to About.com Horses Readers
Here are the 10 top horse and pony breeds and types as voted upon by About.com Horses readers.
Meet the Percheron Horse
Learn about the Percheron horse, a draft breed with a long history.