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Horse and Pony Breeds

Learn about popular horse and pony breeds from around the world.
  1. North American Horse Breeds (9)
  2. Pony Breeds (4)

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Meet the Paint Horse

A profile of the American Paint Horse. Learn about the Paint Horse's physical characteristics, history and origin, uses, unique traits, colors, and markings. Learn the names of famous and foundation Paint Horses.

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