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Appendix Quarter Horse

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An Appendix Quarter (or American Appendix Horse) is a first generation cross between a registered Thoroughbred and an American Quarter Horse. They are registered as appendix but not initially eligible for a full AQHA registration.
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Anadolu Pony

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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.
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American Thoroughbred Horse

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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.
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American Standardbred Horse

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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).
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American Sport Pony

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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.
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American Shetland Pony

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Through selective imports & good breeding practices, the American Shetland pony has made a name for itself in North America as a smart, handsome, versatile pony.
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American Saddlebred Horse

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Also known as the Kentucky Saddler, this breed was developed in Kentucky as a stylish utility horse for plantation owners of the south. Their easy gait made hours in the saddle easier & their mild temperament made them easy to manage.
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American Quarter Horse

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Perhaps most well known for their association with Cowboys of the wild west (although the breed began on the Eastern Seaboard) the Quarter horse is a symbol of American horsemanship & the oldest North American breed.
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American Mustang Horse

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The American mustang is said to symbolize the freedom of the wild west of the Americas. The word mustang comes from the Spanish word, mestena which is roughly translated as a group of wild horses.
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American Miniature Horse

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Miniature horses in America come from English & Dutch mine ponies that were imported to the Americas in the 19th century. The small breeds imported were robust & perfect for use in coal mines of the Appalachian mountains.
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