Horse Breeds

Out of all horse breeds, the heaviest and tallest are often the most gentle and docile of all. To many travelers, riders, and workers, the heavy horse breeds are not only companions, they are friends.

Horses are remarkably intelligent and beautiful creatures which have been bred by humans for a multitude of purposes for hundreds of years. Here are some of the world's most unusual equine breeds.

Learn about the Persian Onager (Equus hemionus onager), a rare wild horse native to Iran that is endangered. Only 600 to 700 individuals remain in the wild and at zoos around the world.

The Marwari horse is a beautiful steed native to India. Marwaris are recogniseable by their curled ears and lean frame.

Ponies are beautiful animals. They are part of the equine family. They come in a variety of breeds which all carry different attributes and likings. Ponies also makes great pets.

This is kind of a trick question. There is not a black and white answer to this question. There are a lot of generalizations people make about different breeds, but shopping by breed for a new rider is not the best way to do it. For a new rider, you should look for a horse based on its behavior.

Get insider information from an American Quarter horse owner, two trainers and a vet about why the AQH makes an awesome pet.

Whether you are choosing a horse to learn horseback riding on, looking for a horse to buy, or just feeding your equine obsession, learning about horse breeds and their temperaments will give you deeper insight into our equine friends.

Arabian horses are a great breed of horse to care for and to ride. But they can be temperamental and if you don't start out right with them then they will walk all over you.

Few horses run faster or farther than the majestic hot-blooded Arabian horse. Discover interesting facts about Arabian horses that may surprise you.

Before the last Abaco Barb died, samples were taken with an intent to clone her. Can and should we clone an extinct horse breed?

Rare horse breeds like the Caspian and the American Cream Draft face extinction if the conservation efforts in place are not successful. Learn more about these beautiful and rare horses with facts, maps, images and videos.

Why do people breed mules? What are they useful for? Are there any other equine hybrids - and why? What makes a mule better than a horse, or worse?