Here are some great horses and facts for you:
The Arabian:
This graceful horse is the one that all horses branched off from. That's why you will find that every horse and pony you find has a bit of Arabain in him/her. It's like dogs: all dogs evolved from the wolf. Strange to think that the tiny Shetland pony and the powerful Clydesdale both have delicate Arabian ancestors. The Arab was often used in Egypt to carry both people and merchandise around. Some of the most important kings (pharaohs) of Egypt had Arabians. The Egyptians bred the Arabian to their horses and the result was the Egyptian Arabian, a newer breed of Arab.
The Thoroughbred:
One of the most exciting horses in the world, the Thoroughbred has beauty, strength, and stamina. They are used primely for racing, but more and more people have begun to ride Thoroughbreds in dressage, hunter-jumper, and even barrel racing. They really are great all-around horses. They can be very high-strung though, at times, so not many children are able to handle them. The Thoroughbred's name comes from the words "thorough" and "bred", meaning "thoroughbred" or purebred. Thorough means, in this case, pure. And you all know what bred means. This beautiful horse evolved from three Arabian horses: the Godolphin Arabian, the Byerly Turk, and the Darley Arabian.
The Anglo-Arab:
Not too many people have heard of this horse. An Anglo-Arab is a mix of a Thoroughbred and an Arabian. They have the power of Thoroughbreds, the delicacy of Arabians. Sometimes it varies with each horse. You might be thinking, "Delicate power? What would THAT look like?" It comes out nicely, actually. It isn't a weak looking Thoroughbred with hidden power. The Anglo-Arab can look very different depending on it's dam and sire. But usually, this horse turns out to be a beautiful combination of two of the finest horses.
The Clydsdale:
This heavy horse, who can pull almost twice it's own weight, was originally used on farms to pull wagons and plows. Later on, though, they were used to carry merchandise into villages and to transport people from place to place in delicate carriges. As the years passed and horse shows became more and more popular, the Clydsdale became a popular show horse. He was smart, beautiful, and strong. Soon Clydsdales were popping up at almost every horse show. They were fascinating horses. Although Clydsdales can be as tall as 17 or 18 hands, they are very gentle and have rarely been known to hurt people, if not by accident.
The Quarter Horse:
One of the horses cowboys and vaqueros used, the Quarter Horse can run a quarter mile faster than any other horse. That's how it got it's name. This horse excels in barrel racing, roping, and rodeos. Due to it's speed, Quarter Horses can race around barrels, turn on a dime, obey instantly to any commands. They are patient and willing horses, standing about 15 or 16 hands high. Although Quarter Horses are used mostly in western riding, they make good english pleasure horses or hunter-jumpers.
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