Intro
A type of Peruvian national horse, the Andean habitat is found above 9,000 feet in the Andes mountains. This great altitude has created an animal with amazing lung capacity & a thick, dense coat of fur.
Read more
The Equinest archives
Andalusian Horse
Anadolu Pony
Intro
Also called Transbaikal, Native Turkish Pony or Turk, this pony is the most common Turkish breed. They are known for their speed, endurance & robust nature.
Read more
Amur Horse
Intro
The Amur is a light horse breed from Siberia of the early 19th century that is sadly now extinct.
Read more
American Warmblood Horse
American Walking Pony
Intro
The American Walking Pony is a relatively new pony breed, developed for use as a show pony in gaited show competitions. They are capable of multiple gaits, walk, pleasure walk, merry walk, trot, canter, slow gait & the rack. Read more
American Thoroughbred Horse
Intro
The first Thoroughbred horse imported to the American colonies was Bulle Rock in 1730. From that point the colonies began a grand love affair with horse racing & its robust athletes.
Read more
American Standardbred Horse
Intro
This is a breed that actually earns its name, trotters & pacers are required to meet speed requirements prior to registration with their respective breed associations. The Standardbred name comes from the qualifying standard time these animals must pass to register (a mile in under 3 minutes).
Read more
American Spotted Paso Horse
Image from Equine Now
Intro
The main objective for breeders of the American Spotted Paso horse is combining the smooth gaits of the Peruvian Paso with the colorful coat patterns of the pinto.
Read more
American Sport Pony
Intro
Sport ponies have been enjoyed for hundreds of years in Europe & it was inevitable that their stock would gradually make its way to North America.
Read more