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Horse Breeds

Learn about your favorite horse breeds (including draft horses, warmbloods, light horses, and ponies), including their history, characteristics, personality, equestrian sports and disciplines they each excel in, and more, along with stories about individual horses from common and rare breeds and the people who love them.

Some examples of those covered include American Quarter Horses, Morgans, Arabians, Saddlebreds, Thoroughbreds, and more rare ones like the Suffolk Punches, Dales Ponies, and more. Whether you already know your favorite type of equine, or you’re wanting to determine what kind is best for you, Horse Illustrated’s archives have all the information you need to learn about all kinds of horses.

The Quarter Horse’s Ranch Roots

The western performance horse industry is growing like wildfire, with new followers not only zeroing in on their favorite rodeo,…

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A Journey Through Photos: Icelandic Horses

Imagine being behind the lens, capturing photos of the majestic Icelandic Horses in the mystical and breathtaking scenery of Iceland.…

6 days ago

Breed Portrait: Connemara Pony

A pony has to be versatile to go from the mountains and bogs of western Ireland to success in show…

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Breed Portrait: Missouri Fox Trotter

Horse breeds reflect the land where they were developed, and the Missouri Fox Trotter is no exception. Native to the…

3 months ago

What’s the Difference Between a Paint Horse and a Pinto?

What is the Difference Between a Paint Horse vs. a Pinto? The short answer between the differences of a Paint…

4 months ago

Breed Portrait: The Lusitano

With a history spanning 25,000 years, the Lusitano’s roots run as deep as the trees on the Iberian Peninsula, where…

4 months ago

Breed Portrait: The American Saddlebred

The American Saddlebred has an unmistakable presence wherever the breed goes, and these horses can be found just about everywhere…

6 months ago

Belgian Draft Horse

Bred for farm work and heavy carriage deliveries, Belgium’s native Belgian draft horse is more commonly seen in show and…

6 months ago

KWPN: The Dutch Warmblood Registry

Dutch Warmbloods, or as their registry in The Netherlands is known, Koninklijk Warmbloed Paardenstamboek Nederland (KWPN), boast high performance in…

7 months ago

The Standardbred Horse: Anything but Standard

Today’s harness racing trotters and pacers can do a lot more than pull a sulky at high speeds. Standardbred horses…

8 months ago