Welcome to the new and improved breeds section, have a look around and meet a breed or two.

Horse breeds from USA

Welara Pony

Origins

The Welara Pony comes from a cross between Welsh Ponies & Arabian horses, and the resulting animal possesses refined beauty, intelligence & a good temperament.
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Walkaloosa

Intro

The Walkaloosa is an appaloosa horse that moves with an ambling gait, like to the Spanish Jennet. Appaloosa horses have displayed a pacing gait date back to China thousands of years ago & slowly made their way into Europe and eventually the Americas.
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Virginia Highlander

Intro

The Virginia Highlander Horse is a relatively new breed, developed in Sugar Grove Virginia by a man named William Pugh whose intentions were to create a superior riding horse.
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Tennuvian

Origins

The Tennuvian horse comes from a cross between Tennessee Walking Horses and Peruvian Pasos. Although there is a strong chance these two breeds have been crossed before, the Tennuvian name was officially coined by Paula Bosner of Colorado.
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Sugarbush Draft Horse

Intro

The Sugarbush Draft Horse has an interesting story to tell, as against all odds the colorful breed has persisted throughout the years.
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Spotted Saddle Horse

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Origins

The Spotted Saddle Horse is of saddle type and defined & registered by their colorful coat patterns that must meet specific characteristics.
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Spanish Barb

Intro

Interestingly enough the Spanish Barb originated in the Americas, although they were developed by the Spanish & they come from North African & Iberian animals.
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Curly Haired Fox Trotter

Intro

curly horses are found across the planet and known for their curly coat. Their uniqueness doesn’t end their, their curls are also hypo allergenic, which means those with allergies to equines can ride them sneeze-free.
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Tennessee Walking Horse

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Intro

Known for their distinctive gait, the Tennessee Walking horse plays an important part in the history of American gaited horses. Their bloodlines were influenced by the plantation economy and needs in the southern part of the U.S. during the early to mid 20th century.
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Origins

The Single-Footing Horse is a rather unique breed because they are bred and shown specifically as trail horses & possess the specific characteristics the benefit that cause.
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