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Amber Wallingford Shetland

• Originated on the Shetland Islands off the coast of Scotland

• Oldest and smallest

• Coat can be any color Shetland Pony

• Strong and handy for their size

• Gentle and faithful nature

• Used for showing, and children's mounts Morgan Morgan

• Light – known as the first family of American breeds

• Originated in the New England States

• Coat colors – , black, brown or Morgan

• Stand 14 – 16 hands tall

• Known for pleasing temperament, docility and longevity

• Used for stock, and harness Pony of America Pony of America

• Originated in United States - Iowa

• Cross between an and Shetland Pony

• Have Appaloosa coloring Pony of America

• Primarily pleasure horses and used for young riders

• Stand between 46 – 56 inches in height Donkey

• Originated in Egypt

• White muzzle and underbelly

• Dorsal stripes, stripes on their legs and long dark ears Donkey

• Stand 36 – 48 inches at the withers

• and are shorter, the tail is similar to a cow

• Voice is loud and harsh

• Good natured personality American Saddlebred

• Light horse breed originated in United States

• Coat color is bay, brown, chestnut, gray, golden or black

• Stand 15 – 16 hands and carry their tail and head high American Saddlebred

• Three gaits or five gaited horses move with much action and high stepping

• Docile and intelligent – have high endurance and provide easy riding on rough terrain

• Used for pleasure, stock and horses Miniature Horse

• Originated in northern Europe

• Due to their small stature, they were originally used to pull carts in coal mines

• Two classifications – refined Arabian type and heavier quarter horse type Miniature Horse

• Stand a maximum of 34 inches at the withers

• Can be any color

• Used as and for pulling carts Shire Shire

• breed originated in England

• Largest breed of modern horse breeds

• Coat color is bay, brown or black with white markings Shire

• Leg feathering is straight, silky and heavy, the neck is long and the shoulders are wide and deep

• Stand 16.2 – 17.2 hands and weight over 2,000 lbs

• Because of great strength, used for pulling carts and working the land Percheron • Draft horse originated in France and was used for battle, farming, pulling stage coaches and

• Color is primarily black or dapple grey – occasionally bay, brown, chestnut or

• Head is attractive and clean- cut, legs have no feathering Percheron

• Stand 16.1 – 16.3 hands and weigh 1,700 – 2,100 lbs

• Known for their strength, good temperament, longevity and willingness to work

• Used for exhibitions, special attractions and farm work American Paint American Paint • Light horse breed originated in United States

• Primarily a , the name refers to its spotted or two tone pattern (white with additional color)

• Two distinct coat patterns are or American Paint

• Stand 14.2 – 16.2 hands

• Only spotted horse with Quarter Horse or conformation may be registered, other spotted types my be registered as Pintos

• Used for stock, pleasurer, racing and show Arabian Arabian • Known as the father of light horses. Originated in Arabia and the oldest and purest of the breeds

• Coat color is bay, gray, chestnut, black or less frequent white

• White marks on the head and legs are common. Skin color is black Arabian

• Stand 14.2 – 15.2 hands

• These horses carry their tail high and have a dished face, long arched neck and short

• Developed as a saddle horse with three gaits, these horses are docile and have great endurance Mule • Breed originated in the Middle East and is a cross between a jack and a horse

• Coat colors vary – with brown or tan point is most preferred. They have combination hair – thin forelock with a coarse mane and tail

• Their ears are smaller than those of a donkey Mule

• Height varies from 12 – 17.2 hands

• They live about 18 years and are sterile

• Very strong, intelligent, surefooted, careful and stubborn

• Used as work and pack animals for , riding and showing Standardbred • Light horse breed was developed in the Eastern United States

• Used for road driving and racing

• Coat color is bay, brown, chestnut, black, gray, roan, or dun Standardbred

• Stand 15 – 16 hands and have great shoulder strength and longer, lower body than a thoroughbred

• Known as trotters and pacers, these horses are not ridden but used for harness racing and showing