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Thoroughbred
The Thoroughbred is a horse
breed best known as a race
horse. While carefully bred
racehorses had existed
throughout Europe for
centuries prior to this
time, the breed as it is
known today developed during
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Zorse
A zorse is the offspring of
a zebra stallion and a horse
mare. It is a zebroid: this
term refers to any hybrid
equine with zebra ancestry.
The zorse is shaped more
like a horse than a zebra,
but has boldly striped legs
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Hinny
A hinny is the offspring of
a male horse and a female
donkey (jennet or jenny).
They are rarer than mules,
which are the offspring of a
male donkey (jackass or
jack) and a female horse.
Like the mule, the hinny is
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Pony
A pony is most commonly a
certain breed of small
horse, generally of northern
European origin, that
usually measures less than
14.2 hh (hands high) at the
withers.
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Horse breeding
Horse breeding refers to reproduction in horses, and particularly the human-directed process of planned mating of animals. While feral and wild horses breed successfully without human assistance, it ... > more -
Miniature horse
Miniature Horses are found all over the world and come in various colors and coat patterns. The designation of miniature horse is determined by the height of the animal. There are two registries for ... > more -
American Quarter Horse
The American Quarter Horse is a breed of horse originally bred for sprinting short distances, typically races of a quarter mile or less. The Quarter Horse is the most popular breed in the United ... > more -
Horse breaking
Horse breaking (or horse starting) refers to the process used by humans to get horses to let themselves be ridden or harnessed. Before such a learning process is accomplished, a horse will normally ... > more -
Wild Horse
The Wild Horse (Equus ferus) is a member of the Horse genus and was found in Europe and Asia. The true wild horse is not merely a feral horse like the Mustang; a true wild horse is one that was never ... > more -
Morgan horse
The Morgan is one of the first horse breeds developed in the United States. Tracing back to Figure, the breed excels in many disciplines, and is known for its versatility. The Morgan is compact and ... > more
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