Horse breeds A–Z
A picture tour of the world's horse and pony breeds, from Arabians to India's own
The 'golden horse' of Turkmenistan — a slender desert breed with a famous metallic sheen and great endurance.
Photo: Artur Baboev · CC BY-SA 3.0
A stock horse with bold pinto markings — the muscle and mind of a Quarter Horse in a coat of white patches.
America's most popular breed — a calm, muscular all-rounder and the fastest horse over a quarter-mile sprint.
Photo: Rumo · CC BY-SA 2.0
The noble horse of Spain — a strong, elegant grey with a thick mane, built for high-school dressage.
Photo: Just chaos · CC BY 2.0
The spotted horse of the Nez Perce — leopard and blanket coats, mottled skin and striped hooves.
Photo: Darrell Dodds · CC BY-SA 3.0
The oldest riding breed and the great endurance horse — a dished face, high-set tail and famous stamina.
Photo: Ealdgyth · CC BY-SA 3.0
Scotland's feather-legged draft giant — the famous bay horse with white 'socks' and big, dinner-plate feet.
Photo: Bonnie U. Gruenberg · CC BY-SA 3.0
Ireland's athletic native pony — hardy, kind and a famous jumper that can carry a grown adult.
Photo: Satu Pitkänen · CC BY-SA 3.0
The Netherlands' top-ranked sport horse (KWPN) — a modern athlete built for dressage and show jumping.
Photo: Remy Overkempe · CC BY-SA 2.0
The jet-black 'baroque' horse of the Netherlands — long flowing mane, feathered legs and a high, showy stride.
Photo: Larissa Allen · CC BY-SA 3.0
The Romani cob of Britain and Ireland — a small, strong piebald with a full mane and heavy leg feather.
Photo: Mary E. Graybeal · Public domain
The golden chestnut mountain horse of the Tyrol — small, strong and endlessly good-natured.
Photo: Matthias Walther · CC BY-SA 3.0
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