The Horse Breeds - Pinto, Pony of Americas, Przewalski

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

Pinto

Pinto The Pinto horse is a cross between a Spanish horse and the Mustang. These horses feature distinctive patchy color patterns, which, according to the proportion of white and dark, are divided into the Tobiano and the Overo patterns. Pinto Horses are very intelligent, easy going and manageable, and they are well suited for any type of work. They are good in show ring, and they can adapt to various environments.

Pony of Americas

The Pony of Americas is a new breed of horses. Ponies are good with children, and are a perfect choice for young riders. It is a cross between a Shetland stallion and an Apalloosa mare. The crossbreeding took place in the 1950s in the United States. This little horse has a round body, deep chest, clearly defined legs, and Arab-type head. Ponies are 46 to 56 inches high in maturity.

Przewalski

Przewalski horses were named after the famous Russian naturalist, who discovered them in 1879. This horse used to populate the vast expanses of central Asia, and it is but the only intact species of wild horses. Since the beginning of the 20th century, the horse suffered from hunters, interbreeding with other species and destruction of natural habitat. Przewalsky horses are beige brown, and they stand 12 to 14 hands tall.