Horse Breeds

These are some of less known horse breeds.

This is a Percheron

Facts: A draft horse noted for its calm nature and weight of over a ton 

Height: 16 hands

Color: Gray or black

This is a American Saddlebred

Facts: Proud and spirited; carries its tail high. Most often seen in the show ring

Height: 15 to 17 hands

Color: Bay, black, gray,or chestnut

This is a Connemara Pony

Facts: An excellent jumper suitable for adults as well as children

Height: 13 to 14.2 hands

Color: Usually gray; also bay, black, brown, or dun

This is a Suffolk Punch

Facts: A reliable draft horse often used for farm work 

Height: 16 hands

Color: Chestnut

This is a Shire

Height: 16 to 17.2 hands

Color: Bay, black, brown, chestnut, or gray

This is a Lipizzaner

Facts: Intelligent and athletic; famous for preforming highly advanced movements known as dressage, especially "airs above the ground"

 Height: 15.1 to 16.2 hands

Color: Usually gray, sometimes bay, lightens with age