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Horse Breeds Lvl. 1
Somewhat well-known horse breeds
Question | Answer |
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Primary breed used for racing; often crossed to add speed, refinement, and heart to other breeds | Thoroughbred |
Popular American breed; extremely fast for short sprints; originally bred for racing - most highly developed "cow sense" of any breed | American Quarter Horse |
Western horse; easily recognizable by its striking patterns, which include tobiano and overo | American Paint Horse |
Highly prized horses native to Austria and of Spanish blood; famous for their performances at the legendary Spanish Riding School; best suited for dressage (this is kind of tricky) | Lippizzan |
Sometimes mistaken for ponies; ideally a scaled-down version of a regular horse | Miniature Horse |
Known for its unique and incredibly smooth gait known as the "fox-trot" | Missouri Fox Trotter |
Legendary for its exceptional strength (despite its relatively small size) and versatility; named for the foundation sire's owner | Morgan |
Known for high tail carriage; often used for showing and dressage; one distinctive characteristic is its dramatically dished face | Arabian |
Most well-known draft breed; recognizable by the silky feathering on the lower legs; Budweiser mascot :) | Clydesdale |
Bold color patterns; strong and athletic; valued for their unique color patterns including leopard, frost, marble, etc. | Appaloosa |