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The Andalusian The Andalusian, also known as Pura Raza Espanol (PRE), is one of the purest breeds in the world due to strict maintenance of their stud records. Archaeological evidence dating back to 25,000 B.C. can be found of their ancestors, the Sorraia horse. They are one of the two types of Iberian horses, the Andalusian and their close relative, the Lusitano. Andalusians excel in High School Dressage and in bullfighting. 80% of Andalusians are gray, but they can be bay, black or chestnut. Links to more information:
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The Quarter Horse The Quarter horse is also known as America 's Horse. The Quarter Horse was originally bred for sprinting short distances and has now become one of the most versatile breeds. The Quarter Horse is the most popular breed in the United States and the largest breed society in the world. Quarter horses perform well in western events requiring speedy maneuvers and working with cattle, but they also perform very well in the English disciplines.
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The LipizzanThe Lipizzan breed dates back to the 16 th Century, where it was developed with the support of the Habsburg nobility. The breed is named after the village of Lipica , home to one of the earliest stud farms. Ancestors of the breed can be traced to 800 B.C. During World War 2, Americans came to the rescue of the Lipizzan breed before they fell into Soviet hands, where they would surely have been slaughtered for horsemeat. Only 250 Lipizzan horses survived the war. Today there are close to 3000. The Lipizzan are very compact and muscular, having powerful hindquarters suitable for High School Dressage work. Although they mature slowly, these horses can perform well into their 20s. Aside from the rare bay or black, Lipizzans are almost exclusively gray – quickly turning to completely white by the timem they are 10 years old. Traditional training methods for Lipizzans were developed at the Spanish Riding school. The "airs above the ground" are the difficult "high school" dressage movements made famous by the Lipizzans. • The levade: a position wherein the horse raises up both front legs, standing at a 45 degree angle, entirely on its hind legs in a controlled form that requires a great deal of hindquarter strength. • The courbette: a movement where the horse balances on its hind legs before jumping, keeping his forelegs off the ground and his hind legs together as he "hops." • The capriole: a jump in place wherein the stallion leaps into the air, tucking his forelegs under himself, and kicking out with his hind legs at the height of elevation. • The croupade: similar to the capriole, but both fore and hind legs are tucked under the body at the height of elevation. |
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The Arabian Arabians are one of the oldest breeds in the world, with archaeological evidence dating them back 4500 years ago. Arabians are known for their distinctively chiseled head and high tail carriage. They possess intelligence, high spirit, and outstanding stamina. Throughout history, Arabian horses from the Middle East spread around the world through war and trade. They were used to improve other breeds by adding speed, refinement, endurance, and good bone. Arabian bloodlines are found in almost every modern breed of riding horse.
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Thoroughbred The thoroughbred is best known as a racehorse. The breed, as it is known today, was developed during the 17 th century in England when English mares were crossed with imported Arabian stallions. Thoroughbreds are classified as “hot-blooded” and are bred for agility and speed and considered spirited and bold. While primarily bred for racing, Thoroughbreds are also bred and used for show jumping, dressage, and combined training. Thoroughbreds are extremely athletic and come in all colors, although mostly bay, chestnut, black, or gray. All modern Thorougbreds descent from three stallions imported to England from the Middle east in the 17 th and 18 th centuries. Those stallions are the Darley Arabian, the Godolphin Arabian, and the Byerly Turk. |
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The Belgian The Belgian horse, also called the Brabant , is a breed originating from Belgium . They are one of the largest breeds, standing to 15.2 to over 19 hands and weighing over two thousand pounds. They are most normally a light chestnut, but other colors do occur. Belgians are most often used as working animals on farms, but also as show, gaming, andtrail horses. Belgians have the ability to pull tremendous amounts of weight.
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The Percheron The Percheron gets it's name from the Perche valley in the north of France . The ancestors of the breed were crossbred between heavy “forest horse” types and Arabians. Percherons were used as battle mounts during the Middle Ages. With the invention of gunpowder, heavy warhorses were no longer needed, so the Percheron became known for pulling French stagecoaches. With the later invention of railways, Percherons then moved to doing farm duty and heavy labor. Percherons have proved adaptable and versatile over the years. Percherons are known for their large, broad body and attractive heads. They are most commonly black or gray, but also chestnut, sorrel, and bay. Percherons range from 15 to 19 hands and average about 1900 lbs in weight. http://www.percheronhorse.org/ http://www.percheron-france.org/
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