Horse Breeds - Volume 1
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Horse Breeds - Volume 1 A Wikipedia Compilation by Michael A. Linton Contents Articles Abtenauer 1 Abyssinian horse 2 Aegidienberger 3 Akhal-Teke 4 Albanian horse 12 Altai horse 13 American Cream Draft 14 American Indian horse 18 American Paint Horse 20 American Quarter Horse 25 American Saddlebred 33 American Warmblood 39 Andalusian horse 41 Andravida horse 51 Anglo-Arabian 52 Anglo-Kabarda 54 Appaloosa 56 AraAppaloosa 68 Arabian horse 70 Ardennes horse 97 Arenberg-Nordkirchen 100 Asturcón 101 Percheron 102 Australian Draught Horse 109 Australian Stock Horse 111 Austrian Warmblood 114 Auvergne horse 117 Auxois 119 Azerbaijan horse 124 Azteca horse 126 Baise horse 129 Balearic horse 130 Balikun horse 131 Baluchi horse 132 Ban'ei 133 Banker horse 137 Barb horse 143 Bardigiano 146 Basque mountain horse 148 Bavarian Warmblood 149 Belgian horse 152 Belgian Warmblood 155 Black Forest Horse 159 Blazer horse 160 Boulonnais horse 161 Brandenburger 166 Brazilian Sport Horse 168 Breton horse 169 Brumby 173 Budyonny horse 181 Burguete horse 183 Byelorussian Harness (horse) 184 Calabrese horse 185 Camargue horse 186 Camarillo White Horse 190 Campolina 193 Canadian horse 197 Carolina Marsh Tacky 202 Caspian horse 205 Castillonnais 210 Catria horse 213 Cavallo Romano della Maremma Laziale 214 Chilean horse 216 Choctaw horse 219 Cleveland Bay 220 Clydesdale horse 226 Colorado Ranger 231 Coldblood trotter 234 Comtois horse 236 Costa Rican Saddle Horse 238 Criollo horse 239 Croatian Coldblood 242 Cuban Criollo horse 244 Cumberland Island horse 246 Curly Horse 249 Czech warm blood 252 References Article Sources and Contributors 254 Image Sources, Licenses and Contributors 258 Article Licenses License 263 Abtenauer 1 Abtenauer Abtenauer Distinguishing features Small draft breed Country of origin Austria Horse (Equus ferus caballus) The Abtenauer is a rare draft horse breed. It is the smallest variant of the Noriker horse, but is very strong despite its small size. Bred in the isolated valley of Abtenau, south of Salzburg in Austria, it is a consolidated population in itself.[1] Characteristics The Abtenauer has a quiet, willing disposition and stands between 14.3 to 15 hands high. Of lighter bone than the Noriker, the Abtenauer breeds true to type and is well adapted to the poor soil on which it lives. The breed is known for its easy, flowing trotting action. The Abtenauer is elegantly built with a well-shaped head and strong legs. Abtenauers are usually black, chestnut, or blue roan; black is the most common color but all colors are accepted, except leopard spotting. Mares and foals spend the summers in pasture high in the mountains and are fed salt once a week to prevent them from becoming feral. They spend the summer freely roaming the alpine meadows with cattle. Often foals are born with peculiar curly coats that are lost when the baby hair is shed. Uses Because of its agility and good sense of balance, this breed is valuable for work in mountain forests.[2] References [1] Hendricks, B: International Encyclopedia of Horse Breeds, page 3. University of Oklahoma Press : Norman and London, 1995 [2] Hendricks, B: International Encyclopedia of Horse Breeds, page 3. University of Oklahoma Press : Norman and London, 1995 Abyssinian horse 2 Abyssinian horse Abyssinian Image from C.G.Wrangel: Die Rassen des Pferdes Country of origin Ethiopia Horse (Equus ferus caballus) The Abyssinian is a light horse breed that originated in Ethiopia. Characteristics They generally stand around 13.3 hands high but show wide variability in coloration, size and conformation. The breed's coat is generally short and harsh, but unique in that it displays many 'rosettes' and ridges, and also generally grows a moustache around its nose. Many breeders, especially those in England, have worked to improve this rosette pattern. Because the hair grows in so many directions, it can be hard to brush, and great care must be taken to keep the coat clean and free of dirt. Most are green eyed, due to uncommon genes. Breed history The Abyssinian has spread from Ethiopia along the coastline of the Red Sea. The breed was first exported to England in 1861. Abyssinian horses also live in Sudan. Uses Despite its small size, the Abyssinian has been bred for strength and for the ability to live and work in mountainous areas.[1] References [1] "The Abyssnian Horse, Ethiopian/Gala." (http:/ / horsecare. stablemade. com/ _articles/ abyssinian. htm) Accessed December 20. 2007 External links • Abyssinian (http:/ / cowboyfrank. net/ fortvalley/ breeds/ Abyssinian. htm) Aegidienberger 3 Aegidienberger Aegidienberger Aegidienberger horse Distinguishing features Small, gaited horse. Country of origin Germany Horse (Equus ferus caballus) The Aegidienberger is a small gaited riding horse from Germany. Like the Icelandic horse, it can naturally perform a gait known as the tölt. They were developed in Aegidienberg and first recognized as a breed in 1994.[1][2] The Aegidienberger is a cross between the Peruvian Paso and the Icelandic horse, created to produce a horse that was larger than the Icelandic, but still small and hardy enough to navigate difficult terrain. They generally stand between 13 and 15 hands high. All colors are permitted for this breed. There have never been more than 100 members of this breed at any one time, and the breed numbers have been in decline since the inception of the stud book.[3] Breeding method The first generation, generation F1, was born after crossbreeding a pure Peruvian Paso stallion with a pure Icelandic mare. The F1 generation was than crossbred with a pure Icelandic horse, this resulted in the R1 generation. Finally the generations F1 and R1 were crossed and the modern Aegidienberger was born: a 5/8 crossbreed between Icelandic horse and Peruvian Paso, with 5/8 Icelandic blood and 3/8 Peruvian blood.[4] References [1] Gestüt Aegidienberg (http:/ / www. aegidienberger. de/ ), updated 27 March 2007 [2] "Horse Breeds A to Z: The Aegidienberger" (http:/ / www. askthefarrier. com/ horse-breeds-a-to-z-the-aegidienberger/ ). Ask the Farrier. Accessed 5/5/08. [3] "Aegidienberger/Germany" (http:/ / dad. fao. org/ cgi-bin/ EfabisWeb. cgi?sid=-1,reportsreport8a_50008301) DAD-IS. Accessed 5/5/08. [4] Aegidienberger (http:/ / www. aegidienberger. de/ aegidienberger/ index. html/ ), Gestüt Aegidienberg, archived (http:/ / web. archive. org/ web/ 20060719150948/ http:/ / www. aegidienberger. de/ aegidienberger/ index. html) at the Internet Archive, 19 July 2006 Aegidienberger 4 External links • http:/ / dad. fao. org/ cgi-bin/ EfabisWeb. cgi?sid=-1,reportsreport8a_50008301 • http:/ / www. aegidienberger. de/ Akhal-Teke Akhal-Teke Akhal-Teke Distinguishing features Riding horse bred for endurance; noted for 'metallic' coat of some individuals Country of origin Turkmenistan Breed standards [1] Akhal-Teke Association of America Breed standards [2] International Association of Akhal-Teke Breeding (MAAK) Breed standards Horse (Equus ferus caballus) The Akhal-Teke (/ˌækəlˈtɛk/ or /ˌækəlˈtɛki/; from Turkmen Ahalteke, [ahalˈteke]) is a horse breed from Turkmenistan, where they are a national emblem. They have a reputation for speed and endurance, intelligence, and a distinctive metallic sheen. The shiny coat of palominos and buckskins led to their nickname "Golden Horses".[3] These horses are adapted to severe climatic conditions and are thought to be one of the oldest extant horse breeds.[4] There are currently about 6,600 Akhal-Tekes in the world, mostly in Turkmenistan and Russia, although they are also found throughout Europe and North America.[5] There are several theories regarding the original ancestry of the Akhal-Teke, some dating back thousands of years. The tribes of Turkmenistan selectively bred the horses, recording their pedigrees orally and using them for raiding. The breed was used in the losing fight against the Russian Empire, and was subsumed into the Empire along with its country. The Akhal-Teke has influenced many other breeds, including several Russian breeds. There has also been some crossbreeding with the Thoroughbred to create a fast, long-distance racehorse, but the resulting horses did not have the endurance of the purebred Akhal-Teke. The studbook was closed in 1932 [6] The Russians printed the first stud book for the breed in 1941, including over 700 horses. Akhal-Teke 5 Breed characteristics The Akhal-Teke typically stands between 14.2 and 16 hands (58 and 64 inches, 147 and 163 cm). These horses are well known for those individuals who have a golden buckskin or palomino color, a result of the cream gene, a dilution gene that also produces the perlino and cremello colors. A number of other colors are recognized, including bay, black, chestnut, and grey. Aficionados of the breed claim that the color pattern served as camouflage in the desert. Many Akhal-Tekes have a natural metallic sheen to their coat, particularly noticeable in those with cream gene colors. Akhal-Tekes are not thought to carry the An Akhal Teke stallion dun gene or roan gene. The Akhal-Teke has a refined head with predominantly a straight or slightly convex profile, and long ears. It can also have almond-shaped or "hooded" eyes.[7] The mane and tail are usually sparse. The long back is lightly muscled, and is coupled to a flat croup and long, upright neck. The Akhal-Teke possess sloping shoulders and thin skin. These horses have strong, tough, but fine limbs. They have a rather slim body and ribcage (like an equine version of the greyhound), with a deep chest. The conformation is typical of horses bred for endurance over distance. The Akhal-Tekes are lively and alert, with a reputation for Perlino Akhal -Teke. Many members of this bonding to only one person. breed carry a gene for the cream dilution. The breed is tough and resilient, having adapted to the harshness of Turkmenistan lands, where horses must live without much food or water. This has also made the horses good for sport.