Draft Horse Clydesdales

Draft Horse Clydesdales

Breeds, Horses

  Ashley Griffin, University of Kentucky Clydesdales are well noted for their white faces and leg markings as well as the bell-bottom effect created by the excessive feathering on their lower legs. Six to eight horse hitches are used for advertising a well-known...

Draft Horse Percheron

Breeds, Horses

  The Percheron was imported into the United States in 1839, and the Percheron Horse Association of America was established in 1876. This breed is primarily composed of black and gray horses, with some having white markings. Percherons lack the heavy feathering...
Miniature Horses

Miniature Horses

Breeds, Horses

  Ashley Griffin, University of Kentucky There are no specific breeds of miniature horses. These horses are used by very small children for driving and riding. Unlike many of the pony breeds (see the following section), the miniature horse is known for its very...
Connemara Pony Breed

Connemara Pony Breed

Breeds, Horses

  Ashley Griffin, University of Kentucky Another type of pony breed is the Connemara, which is known for its ability as a jumper. This breed originated in the Connemara region of County Galway, Ireland. In the 16th century, crosses among Spanish-Barbs, Jennets,...

Shetland Pony Breed

Breeds, Horses

Ashley Griffin, University of Kentucky One of the most popular pony breeds is the Shetland. The Shetland is a smaller pony with a maximum height of 46 inches (11.6 hands); however, most Shetlands stand approximately 40 inches tall at the withers. This hardy breed was...