A term used for the measurement of a horse from the top of the withers to the ground.
Hand
100
Maximum height for a horse to be registered as miniature?
What is 34 inches (8.5 hands)
100
Oldest American breed, most versatile horse in the world, largest equine registry in the world. Any solid color.
What is American Quarter Horse
100
Used by knights of old, have heavily feathered legs, breed lightened for carriage and sport, tail and mane may touch ground. Black in color.
What is Friesian
100
Displays action, popular in big hitches, much feathering on foot, regularly exported from Britain to wherever horses are needed for over 100 years. Colors: Bay, brown, black, roan. Much white on face and legs and sometimes body.
What is Clydesdale
200
How many inches is a "hand"?
4 inches
200
Offspring of a male horse and a female donkey
What is hinny
200
Bred by Nez Perce Indians, 3rd largest breed registry in the world. White sclera (outer part of eye), striped hooves, mottled skin and coat pattern
What is Appaloosa
200
Classification: Pony. Average Height: 14.2 hands. Color: Chestnut with white main and tail. Traced back to foundation sire 249 Folic. Typically used as a family horse.
What is Haflinger
200
Well known for 2 unique gaits-flat walk and running walk, bred for comfortable ride, good for beginners. Has a state near Arkansas in the name
What is Tennessee Walking Horse
300
Light Horse (Tell me hands, pounds, and use)
12 to 17.2 hands high
900 to 1,400 pounds
Capable of more action and greater speed
300
Heavy, solid, strong horses with calm temperament
What is coldblood
300
Natural ability for specialized gaits, comfortable ride. Any color. Named after a state near Arkansas.
What is Missouri Fox Trotter
300
Descendant of medieval great horses, one of the most powerful horse breeds, named after the country it originated from
What is Belgian
300
One less vertebra than any other breed, has influenced the foundation of all light breeds, dished face, oldest purebred dating back to 5000 BC
What is Arabian
400
Draft horse (Tell me hands, pounds, and use)
What is 14.2 to 17.2 hands high
1,400 pounds or more
Capable of heavy work or pulling loads
400
A cross between a zebra and a donkey
What is zebroid, zebrass, or ze-donk
400
Shows the natural lateral 4-beat gaits
What is Paso Fino
400
Oldest and purest of all horses after Arabian, breed founded in AD 710, used by mounted bullfighters in Spain, no Arab blood used in development
What is Andalusian
400
Formerly Kentucky saddler, amiable, can perform several gaits, very showy. Color: Black, bay, brown, white markings on legs and face
What is American Saddlebred
500
Ponies (Tell me hands, pounds, and use)
What is 14.2 hands high or less
500 to 900 pounds
Draft, heavy harness, or saddle types
500
A cross between a zebra and a pony
What is zebroid, zony, or zeony
500
Cross between Appaloosa and Shetland, one of the newest breeds, very good for young riders. Height: 11.2-13 hands
What is Pony of the Americas (POA)
500
Noted for long, curly coat of hair, milking ability, cold hardy
What is Bashkir Curly
500
Primitive-looking horse, resembling Przewalksi's horse, hardy and sure-footed, still used as farm ponies in Norway, gentle. Color: Dun with black eel stripe down center of back, zebra stripes on legs. Height: 13-14 hands