Historic breeds
The oldest breed in the world, originating in the middle east
What is the Arabian horse?
Known for the Kentucky Derby, this breed is often used in racing sports.
What is the Thoroughbred?
Known as the biggest horse breed in the world, these English horses are gentle giants.
What is the Shire horse?
Originating in Wales, this pony breed is found in many different sizes. Some examples at LEC are Smokey and Lucky!
What is the Welsh Pony?
These horses are 8.5-9.5 hands tall. They originated in Europe and cannot be ridden.
What is the Miniature horse?
An elegant and historical breed known as 'the dancing horse'.
What is the Lipizzan horse?
Highly specialized in dressage and eventing, this breed is considered very refined and fancy.
What is a Warmblood?
This heavy French breed is often found with gray and black coats.
What is the Percheron horse?
Native to only one island, this breed makes a yearly swim that is celebrated by people from all over America!
What is the Chincoteague pony?
This gentle draft breed is only ever found in 1 color, a light cream!
What is the American Cream Draft?
The first ever prehistoric horse, smaller than a fox and tree dwelling with claws!
What is the Eohippus?
Originating in Turkmenistan, this hot blooded breed is known for its unique colors and shining coat.
What is the Akhal-Teke?
The former largest horse in the world, Big Jake, was this breed of horse.
What is the Belgian Draft?
This breed was originally used for pulling carts of coal out of the mines, so they are extremely sturdy.
What is the Shetland Pony?
This spotted horse is similar to an Appaloosa, but originated in Europe!
What is the Knabstrupper?
A true wild horse with a hard to pronounce name
What is the Przewalski's horse?
Known for their long treks across the desert, this breed has a unique body carriage, and is often very sensitive.
What is the Arabian horse?
A famous representative of a popular beer company, these horses are often featured at the Super Bowl!
What are the Budweiser Clydesdales?
A very special breed known for their ability to tölt, a 5th gait between the trot and canter!
What is the Icelandic Horse?
This horse is native to Wisconsin, bred by the Ojibwe tribe of Native Americans!
What is the Lac La Croix Pony?
Ancient name for what is now considered a draft horse
What is a Sumpter/Dray
With unique curved ears, this breed from India is known for their sensitivity and energy.
What is the Marwari horse?
These compact working horses are only ever found in the chestnut or flaxen color!
What is the Suffolk Punch?
This rare breed is considered endangered in its homeland, and is famous for its amazing jumping ability!
What is the Exmoor Pony?
This horse originated in Mesopotamia and is perfect for carrying supplies.
What is a Mule?