The Horse Breeds - Miniature, Missouri Fox Trotter, Morgan

M alphabet list of horse breeds that you may come across:(Page 1 : 2)

Miniature Horse

The Miniature horse is primarily just a smaller version of the full size horse. Many people prefer Miniature horses because they require less space and food, but still offer many joys for horse ownership. They can be used for showing and driving. Miniature Horses can be registered with the American Miniature Horse Association.

Missouri Fox Trotter

The Missouri Fox Trotter was developed in the rough Ozark Mountains during the nineteenth century by setters who needed smooth-riding, sturdy mounts that could travel at a easy, surefooted gait for extended distances. Today, this breed is popular for long distance trail riding and field trial competitions. This breed has a national headquarters and Hall of Fame that is located on 71-acres outside of Ava, Missouri.

Mixed Breeds

American Quarter Horses, Appaloosas, Paints and Arabians are the most famous mixed breeds of horses. Thus, American Quarter Horses appeared after crossbreeding of Arabian Barbs and English Thoroughbreds. Appaloosas were first bred by Native Americans, but after the European invasion, the purity and origin of the breed was called in question. Arabian horses arrived from the Middle East, and the influence of Barbs cannot be ruled out. Paint horses arrived in America from Europe.

Morabs

Morabs Morabs are the progeny of Morgan and Arabian breeding. They are neither half-Morgans nor half-Arabians, but rather a very distinct breed. The distinguishing factor that makes the Morab a separate breed is the fact that these horses are able to transmit distinguishing characteristics to their progeny. This breed is known as "The Versatile Breed" and often excels at any discipline.

Morgan

Morgan The Morgan is an American breed that was founded by Justin Morgan in 1789. The Morgan horse population quickly began to spread out and they were in high demand. They were used for light agricultural work, as buggy horses, and to pull stagecoaches. Morgan stallions were used in the Remount program of the army to produce quality cavalry horses. Reliable, loyal, tireless, and versatile, the Morgan has become a horse for people of all ages.