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Identify Horse Breeds

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From the racetrack to the farm: recognise horse breeds like the Arabian, Haflinger, Friesian, Shetland pony, Clydesdale, Appaloosa, Lipizzan, Andalusian, Thoroughbred, draft horse, Shire horse and Icelandic horse. Good to know: The Arabian is a noble, enduring horse with a dished forehead and high-carried tail. It is one of the oldest riding-horse breeds in the world. The Haflinger is a sturdy mountain horse with a chestnut coat and flaxen mane. It comes from South Tyrol. The Friesian is a raven-black horse with lush feathering and high knee action. It is a popular carriage and show horse. The Shetland pony is very small, stocky and yet remarkably strong. It hails from the rugged Shetland Islands. The Clydesdale is a huge draft horse with white legs and heavy feathering. It was bred as a Scottish working horse. The Appaloosa stands out with its spotted, often speckled coat. The breed traces back to the Nez Perce people. The Lipizzan is a usually white baroque horse, famous for classical dressage.

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Arabian

The Arabian is a noble, enduring horse with a dished forehead and high-carried tail.

💡 Did you know? It is one of the oldest riding-horse breeds in the world.

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Haflinger

The Haflinger is a sturdy mountain horse with a chestnut coat and flaxen mane.

💡 Did you know? It comes from South Tyrol.

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Friesian

The Friesian is a raven-black horse with lush feathering and high knee action.

💡 Did you know? It is a popular carriage and show horse.

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Shetland pony

The Shetland pony is very small, stocky and yet remarkably strong.

💡 Did you know? It hails from the rugged Shetland Islands.

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Clydesdale

The Clydesdale is a huge draft horse with white legs and heavy feathering.

💡 Did you know? It was bred as a Scottish working horse.

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Appaloosa

The Appaloosa stands out with its spotted, often speckled coat.

💡 Did you know? The breed traces back to the Nez Perce people.

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