Learn about popular horse and pony breeds from around the world.
Do you know about the common horse breeds? Try the Horse Breeds Quiz and test your knowledge!
Learn about the Welsh Pony and Cob, including size, characteristics, body type, uses and origins. Find out the difference betweens Welsh Ponies and Cobs and discover the champions and celebrities of the breed.
Most people think of Standardbreds as harness racing horses. Learn about the Standardbred as a riding horse used for many different riding disciplines. Find information about Standardbred, retraining, rescue and adoption.
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.
What's your favorite horse or pony breed? Choose your favorite horse and see what other readers have voted for.
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.
A description of the Kentucky Mountain Saddle Horse. Learn about the KMSH's physical characteristics, history and origin, uses, unique traits, colors, and markings. Learn the names of famous and celebrity horses within the breed.
A description of Miniature Horses and Ponies. Learn about the Miniature Horse's physical characteristics, history and origin, uses, unique traits, colors, and markings. Learn the names of famous and celebrity Miniature Horses.
A description of the American Quarter Horse. Learn about the American Quarter Horse's physical characteristics, history and origin, uses, unique traits, colors, and markings. Learn the names of famous, infamous and celebrity purebred American Quarter Horses.
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.
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.
If you want to own a horse, but are worried about your allergies to animal hair the Curly Horse may be the best choice for you. Learn about Curly Horse temperament, history and their unique coat characteristics,
At home in the show ring, on the trail or pulling logs in the forest the elegant but hardy medium sized Morgan Horse makes a wonderful family companion. The National Museum of the Morgan Horse webpage offers information about the orgins and history of this American breed as well as a virtual tour of exhibits.
Even people who know little about horses and ponies will have heard of the famous Assateague Wild Horses. Assateague Island is home to both the Assateague and Chincoteague herds, whose numbers are kept in control by the annual "Pony Swim". The U.S. Department of the Interior provides the history, and a description of the herds management.
From the Abyssinian to the Zhemaichu the Oklahoma State University offers information about horse and pony breeds and types, their physical characteristics and uses.
