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In the U.S., the Miniature Horse became a recognized breed in 1971 by the American Miniature Horse Registry. A different type of Miniature Horse called a Falabella was created in Argentina.

During peacetime in Europe, the strong body and gentle personality of the Percheron made this horse a good choice for use on farms and in cities. Use: Percherons in America still do heavy draft work on farms, especially those owned by the Amish.

The breed wasn't exported to the U.S. until the 1990s. Special Considerations/Notes: DNA testing performed in the 1990s by Gus Cothran at the University of Kentucky's Horse Genome Project directly linked Caspian horses to the horses of ancient Egypt and...

They were bred with the strong native horse of England. Use: Thoroughbred Horses are bred primarily for racing. Special Considerations/Notes: Thoroughbreds are the fastest horses in the world, and can reach speeds of 40 miles per hour on the racetrack.

For most of my horse-loving childhood, I rode rental horses at stables near my house. I'd fall in love with a particular horse for awhile, the way other little girls developed fleeting crushes on boys.

By the 1980s, the breed's numbers had increased. The breed was imported into North America in the late 1880s, but decreased in numbers as more farmers switched to mechanized farm equipment.

These horses can be either mostly dark or mostly white, and the tail is usually one color. Pinto-marked foals were occasionally born from Quarter Horse breedings, the result of Spanish blood in the breed.

Instead, they can be registered as Paints with the American Paint Horse Association. Quarter Horses range in size from 14.2 to 16 hands. Quarter Horses can also be bred to Thoroughbreds to create Appendix Quarter Horses, also registered by the American...

I stood in between the horses as I removed Milagro's bridle, and Michelle took off Teddy's saddle. Today was cold and cloudy with a bit of a drizzle — the closest thing we get to Christmas weather in the lowlands of Southern California.

Use: Standardbreds are bred for harness racing, but go on to a variety of careers after retirement. History: The Standardbred breed developed in the 1800s from the Thoroughbred, Canadian, Narragansett Pacer and other American breeds.

History: Descending from the warhorses of the Middle Ages, the Clydesdale's more modern ancestors worked in the fields of Scottish farmers. A system present at the time in Scottish agriculture, which dictated the hiring of particular stallions to service...

Use: Appaloosas are known for their versatility, and are used for cow work, Western showing, dressage, cross-country jumping, gymkhana and trail. The only tribe to selectively breed horses, the Nez Perce valued the Appaloosa for his willingness, ruggedness...

Escapees from ranches, these horses were once the mounts of European conquerors and went on to become the first wild horse herds in the United States. They can be found throughout the United States, although most live in Nevada, California and Utah.

Crossed with Friesians, Shires became known for a while as Leicestershire Cart Horses and were famous for their high leg action. During the 18th century, the Shire became a popular driving horse.

The same sturdy animals that were admired by Julius Caesar went on to create the magnificent work horses in later years. Use: Belgian horses are most often used for draft purposes.

This is one of the many reasons why a miniature horse is an excellent animal for the hobby farm. Tucker is the solemn, little professional man, who all but salutes us when we put on his halter.

If dehydration and heat stress worsen, the kidneys can become affected, followed by multiple organ failure if left ­untreated. Horses can develop a taste for their own home water and may refuse to drink water from another source.

One foal survives but is small and sickly. It can thus provide infectious organisms a direct line to an animal's uterus, causing a disease called metritis. This typically results in one of the following situations: Abortion.

I always bought one new thing for my garden; it was a prize for having ended another school year with body and mind reasonably intact. I usually purchased perennials that I recognized from my childhood, or perhaps a couple of tomato plants, maybe an annual...

Special Considerations/Notes: The Mountain Pleasure Horse is considered a rare breed and appears on the American Livestock Breed Conservancy watch list. Mountain Pleasure Horses stand 14.2 to 15.2 hands high and come in many solid colors, including gray...

Mom does too! « More Mondays with Martok » That's a long name for an itty-bitty horse, so they call him Slick. But ours aren't teeny, tiny horses; they're cobby girl (that's a nice word for short-legged and tubby) and 36 inches tall.

The breed came to America in the late 1800s, and curried favor with the famous showman Buffalo Bill Cody. By the late 1800s, this horse was being used in other areas of England besides the northeast.

Tennessee Walking Horses also come in pinto and roan. Today, more than 430,000 TWHBEA registered Tennessee Walking Horses can be found throughout the world. Tennessee Walkers in the Pleasure division are shown in western and English tack, and are considered...

Special Considerations/Notes: The Kentucky Mountain Saddle Horse, Spotted Mountain Saddle Horse, Mountain Pleasure Horse and Racking Horse are all closely related to the Rocky Mountain Horse.

Morgans played a part in early U.S. history, serving as mounts during the Civil War. Use: Morgans are used in just about every discipline, including western show, saddle seat events, hunters, jumpers, dressage, eventing, driving and competitive trail...

A new breed descended from the American Horse called the Kentucky Saddler, which also had Morgan, Canadian Pacer and Hackney blood. He could also work as an elegant carriage horse, pulling rigs with style, grace and speed.

Use: The Irish Draught is considered a warmblood breed, and is used for jumping, hunters, dressage, eventing, driving, foxhunting and halter. Irish Sport Horses are among the top competitors in the Grand Prix jumping world and also in eventing.