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In 1970, 25 Falabellas were imported to the U.S. and a breeding program started in Pennsylvania. The Miniature horse can be used to drive small carts and also kept as a pet or companion to other animals.

During peacetime in Europe, the strong body and gentle personality of the Percheron made this horse a good choice for use on farms and in cities. They also haul logs in forest work, pull wagons for hayrides and appear in parades.

Additional conservation breeders are needed to grow this horse breed's population. History: Caspian horses are a horse breed of great antiquity. Use: Caspian horses are slim, elegant small horses ideally suited for driving and for small adult or young...

They were bred with the strong native horse of England. They are also popular mounts for jumping, eventing and dressage. Named after the men who owned them, these stallions were born in the Middle East and brought to England for breeding at the turn of...

Then, that horse would be sold, my heart would break and I'd bravely fall in love again. It was then I realized that the dream I had as a little girl had finally come true. Photo by Audrey Pavia Milagro and Rio tell me they love me.

In the 1970s, more Suffolk Horses were imported to the United States from England to help expand the breed's gene pool. The large, easy-going Suffoks can be used for heavy hauling.

Overos have white and a dark color on their bodies. As large herds of cattle began to spread through the West, ranchers needed a horse that could help manage the cows. Conformation: Paints come in two main types of patterns: tobiano and overo.

They used this horse for work like hauling logs and plowing during the week, and for racing on the weekends. The Quarter Horse is a versatile breed, used for everything from trail riding to dressage.

With Milagro still licking my left hand, I reached my right hand out to Teddy to pet his nose. We tacked up our boys and away we rode. “Look at this.” Milagro slurped his tongue on my hand over and over again, for several minutes.

Conformation: Standardbred horses resemble Thoroughbreds, but have a longer body and are more muscular. Their heads are usually larger than a Thoroughbred's, and they have powerful thighs.

Slowly, the breed developed a distinctive look, and eventually became known as the Clydesdale, a name taken from the area of Scotland we know now as Lanarkshire. The Clydesdale is known for having a gentle and tractable disposition.

Appaloosas range anywhere from 14.2 to 16 hands in height, and usually have a stock horse appearance. Appaloosas with Thoroughbred breeding are often leaner in type than those of heavy Quarter Horse breeding.

They can be found throughout the United States, although most live in Nevada, California and Utah. Since that time, wild horses have enjoyed protection on the government lands where they live, in states such as California, Nevada, Wyoming and Montana.

A breed society was formed in England 1878. The very large Shires are popular and skillful draft animals. During the 18th century, the Shire became a popular driving horse. The ancestors of today's Shires carried Roman soldiers into battle and later knights...

The same sturdy animals that were admired by Julius Caesar went on to create the magnificent work horses in later years. Some are still used on traditional farms to work the fields, while others are shown in harness at draft horse shows.

Although some hobby farms may be impressively large, many are smaller with only a few acres. Companion Animals Miniature horses are remarkable companions and can be taught many tricks.

If dehydration and heat stress worsen, the kidneys can become affected, followed by multiple organ failure if left ­untreated. Offering a free-choice salt or mineral source to your horses year-round, such as a salt block or lick, is also a good idea,...

Here's the last installment of our three-part series on common livestock pregnancy and birthing issues. This typically results in one of the following situations: Abortion. Anything over three hours and the mare is at risk for metritis, which in this...

"Oh," I said to the lady that I chatted with every May, "where did you get the horseweed? I have been looking for horseweed for years, and thought maybe it wouldn't grow well in this area." She looked at me just like my students did when I gave a pop...

In 1989, the Mountain Pleasure Horse Association was formed to conserve and promote the breed. The sturdy, calm Mountain Pleasure horse is a rare breed that has been used mainly as a family horse.

Some teeny-weenies are just as small but they're proportionate like the minis our friends Gib and Melba Mullins raise at Ridgerunner Miniature Horses in Bakersfield, Missouri. Here are some of the pictures Mom took.

It became a popular horse with the wealthy in Europe and was soon exported all over the world. Hearty, intelligent Cleveland Bays are most well known as carriage and driving horses--and work well on teams.

They even do dressage in special classes for gaited breeds where the trot is not required. Tennesee Walking Horses have a long history in America; they're an ideal for performance and pleasure showing, as well as general riding.

The foals that resulted were born with many of the stallion's characteristics, and are considered to be the first Rocky Mountain Horses. Used in open-gaited horse shows, the Rocky Mountain Horse actually got its start in Kentucky, used to plow fields,...

Morgans played a part in early U.S. history, serving as mounts during the Civil War. They also appear often in parades and drill teams, and are found in many police horse stables. The resulting horses became known as Morgans.

They also compete in open shows in western events, hunt seat, jumping and dressage. Saddlebreds come in palomino, chestnut, bay, black, gray, brown, and even spotted (pinto). Conformation: The Saddlebred has an elegant and refined appearance.

Stallions stand from approximately 15.3 to 16.3 hands, while mares usually measure 15.1 to 16.1. The breed comes in all solid colors, including gray. White that reaches above the hocks or knees is not acceptable.