The Horse Breeds - Spotted Saddle, Standardbred, Suffolk Horse

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

Spotted Saddle Horse

The Spotted Saddle Horse combines many features of Mustangs, Standardbreds and the Tennessee Walking Horse. The horse features white markings above the hocks and in other parts of the body, and it stands 14.3 to 16 hands tall. Spotted Saddle Horses can perform various gaits, including racking, cantering, single footing and fox-trotting. Their smooth gait and easy temperament have earned them perfect for riders.

Standardbred

Standardbreds are relatively a new breed; it has been around for only 200 years. It is an offspring of the English Thoroughbred, and possesses many of his traits. The Standardbred is smaller than its father, and it stands 15.2 hands tall at an average. Colors are varied, with bay, brown and black being the most common ones. Pacing Standarbreds move one-side legs in unison, and trotters have a diagonal gait.

Suffolk Horse

The Suffolk horse originated in Norfolk and Suffolk counties of England, and was widely used by English farmers, who had to plow the heavy clay soil. Therefore, this horse possesses great stamina, power and endurance, being at the same time easy-going, people-oriented and very laborious. The legs are very strong, the chest is broad and the back is muscled and powerful. The color is chestnut with occasional white markings.