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| most popular breed in the U.S. by far, more than 3x number of registrations per year than next most popular |
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| genetic base is same as Quarter Horse, originated from Quarter Horses that were kicked out because of excessive white |
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| . originated in England by crossing native horses with 3 Middle Eastern stallions, bred for middle distance racing, fastest breed at middle distances |
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| oldest modern breed, developed in middle east, noted for endurance and intelligence, and contributed to many breeds |
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| originated in America by blending several breeds, used for harness racing |
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| developed in America for landowners to ride comfortably all day, perform special gait called running walk |
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| originated in American northwest, bred by Nez Pierce Indians, almost extinct after tribe moved to reservations, uses are similar to Quarter Horse and Paints |
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| first American breed, developed in Vermont, original stallion was Justin Morgan, reputed to outpull, outtrot, and outrun any other horse of his time |
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| developed in America for wealthy landowners to appear stylish, some of them perform special gaits called slow gait and rack |
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| general name for several breeds (Hanoverian, Holsteiner, Dutch Warmblood, Trakehner, Oldenberg, etc.) that interbreed somewhat |
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Belgian –sorrel, Belgium
Clydesdale –bay or black with feathers, Scotland, Budweiser |
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Shetland –Britain, any color, one of the smallest
Hackney –Britain, bay, black, chestnut, showy |
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