Top 10 Most Popular Horse Breeds on DiscoverTheHorse!
Meet 10 AMAZING Horse Breeds.
Here are the most popular horse breeds on DiscoverTheHorse so far!
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Rocky Mountain Horse
Breed Origin: United States
Average Height: 14.2-16.0hh
Registry: Rocky Mountain Horse Association
About the Breed: The Rocky Mountain Horse is naturally Gaited, with a smooth four beat gait. A popular color in the breed is Chocolate with a Flaxen mane and tail.
Filmed at Jennifer's Mountain Horse Farm in Colorado, USA.
Tennessee Walking Horse
Breed Origin: United States
Average Height: 14.3-17.0hh
Registry: Tennessee Walker Breeders’ and Exhibitors’ Association
About the Breed: The Tennessee Walker was bred to be a utility horse with a gentle temperament and a comfortable ride. There are now over 500,000 registered worldwide.
Filmed at Metro Nashville Mounted Patrol and ThorSport Farms in Tennessee.
Featuring World Champion Stallion, Line Item Veto!
American Saddlebred
Breed Origin: United States
Average Height: 15.1-16.3hh
Registry: American Saddlebred Horse Association
About the Breed: The American Saddlebred is known as, “The horse America Made.” This animated and stylish breed was developed in the 1700's as an all-purpose riding horse and they were the mount of choice for Generals in the Civil War.
Filmed at the Devon Horse Show and Scottfield Stables in Pennsylvania, USA.
Gypsy Vanner
Breed Origin: Great Britain
Average Height: 13.2-15.0hh
Registry: Gypsy Vanner Horse Society
About the Breed: The Gypsy Vanner looks like it stepped right out of a fairy tale. They were selectively bred for over half a century by the Gypsies of Great Britan and the Gypsy Vanner Horse Society was founded in 1996.
Filmed at Gypsy Gold Horse Farm in Florida, USA & Hidden Ponds Gypsies in Minnesota, USA.
Racking Horse
Breed Origin: United States
Average Height: 15.2hh
Registry: Racking Horse Breeders Association of America
About the Breed: The Racking Horse is the state Horse of Alabama. They are a gaited breed, and known for their gait called the Rack, where only one foot strikes the ground at a time.
Filmed at Brumley Stables in Indiana, USA. Featuring World Champion, Ridgerunners Doc Holiday!
Smokey Valley Horse
Breed Origin: United States
Average Height: 14.2-16.2hh
Registry: Smokey Valley Horse Registry
About the Breed: The Smokey Valley Horse is a recreation of America's historic smooth gaited traveling horse. They are capable of maintaining their gait through a wide range of speeds and for long distances.
Filmed at Smokey Valley Farm in Kentucky.
Icelandic
Breed Origin: Iceland
Average Height: 12.2-14.2hh
Registry: International Federation of Icelandic Horse Associations
About the Breed: The Icelandic Horse has been bred in Iceland for over 1,000 years. Known as the original viking horse, they delight equestrians around the world with their smooth gaits and wonderful personalities.
Filmed in Iceland and at Hofstorfan - Hof á Höfðaströnd.
Moriesian
Breed Origin: United States
Average Height: 15.1-16.1hh
Registry: Moriesian Horse Registry
About the Breed: The Moriesian is combination of Morgan and Friesian bloodlines. The cross brings two beautiful and well loved breeds together with the purpose of creating an elegant and verastile sport horse.
Filmed at Twin Artesian Stables in Wisconsin, USA.
Connemara Pony
Breed Origin: United States
Average Height: 13.0-15.0hh
Registry: Connemara Pony Breeder’s Society
About the Breed: The Connemara Pony breed originated in Ireland. Ridden by both children and adults they are one of the tallest pony breeds and known for their brilliant jumping ability.
Filmed at Dartfield Equestrian in Ireland.
Irish Draught
Breed Origin: United States
Average Height: 15.1-16.3hh
Registry: Irish Draught Horse Breeders Association
About the Breed: This rare breed from Ireland is known as the "Horse for All Seasons." They are lighter than a traditional draft, with smooth athletic movement and reliable temperament.
Filmed with Cappa Stud in Ireland. Featuring Cappa Aristocrat Class 1 RID Irish Draught Stallion.
