Equine
Pony Breeds
Shetland
• Maximum Height – 46 Inches(11.2 hands)
• Comes in all colors
• Rugged and hardy breed
• Used for pulling small carts, riding and a companion pony
Pony Of The Americas
• Cross of a Shetland and an Appaloosa
• Height limit – 46-56 hands (11.2-14 hands)
Draft Breeds
• 16-18 hands
• Weight ranged from 1400lbs to 2200lbs
• Battle horses
• Farm horses
Clydesdale
• Known as the Budweiser horses
• Has 4 white socks with hairy fetlocks
• Commonly bay in color
Friesian
• Very calm breed
• Versatile horse
• Only allowed to be black. A small white star is allowed
• Known for long mane and tail
Light Breeds
• At least 14.2 hands tall at the withers
• 900-1400lbs
•Most common type of horse in the USA
Thoroughbred
• Designed to sustain speed over distances while carrying weight
• Average 16 hands in height
• Revolutionized the racing industry
Arabian
• Only truly purebred breed today
• Known for strengthen
• Small muzzle
• High tail setting
• Short back
Warm Bloods
• Cross between a draft horse and a light horse
• Primarily used for dressage, show jumping and driving
Oldenburg• 16.1-17.2 hands
• Colors – bay black and chestnut
• Cross between a thoroughbred and Norman blood
Hanoverian
• Cross of a Holsteiner and a Thoroughbred
• 15.3-16.2 hands
• Colors – Grey, chestnut, bay, and black
• Strong, athletic and even tempered
Safety First
Saddles
Western Saddle
English or Hunt Seat Saddle
Dressage Saddle
Saddle Seat Saddle
Things needed for the Saddle
Other necessary items
Bridle
Halters
Other Important Things One Needs When Owning A Horse
• Vet
• Farrier
• Dentist