Horses Facts and Horses Facts and picturespictures

by Grace Driverby Grace Driver

ClydesdalesClydesdales

Care know for there size.Clydesdales are over 18 hands.Also they are have very big hooves(feet).They have a lot of hair.

Palominos Palominos

Palominos are one of the prettiest horses.They come from ancient Europe and Asia.From there they finally arrived in the United StatesPalominos are NOT a breed but they are a type of color.

Arabian HorsesArabian Horses

They have very large eyes.The breed is over 5,000 years old.The first imported to the United States was in 1725.Most common color is bay.

AppaloosaAppaloosa

Spanish breed.They come from North America.Live from 20-30 years of age.More than 450,000 pure Appaloosas are registered.

Shetland Shetland

They are know for there tiny sizes.They are 10.2 hands tall.Are loved by many children.The Shetland Pony originated in the Shetland Isles, located northeast of mainland Scotland.

Welsh MountainWelsh Mountain

They are used for farming and timbering.They were also used in coal mines in Great Britain.They came to America in late 1800s.They are 12.2 hands tall.

MustangsMustangs

Native Americans used them for hunting, fighting, and transportation.They came from North America.Today used in rodeos and races.Come in wide verity of colors.

American SaddlebredAmerican Saddlebred

They are 15 to 17 hands tall.The most common color is chestnut and bay.come from Eastern and southern North America.Live from 20-30 years of age.

Paso FinoPaso Fino

Come from Purto Rico.They are very smooth to ride.Worked manly in English and Western riding.