This is a breed that actually earns its name, trotters and pacers are required to meet speed requirements prior to registration with their respective breed associations. Also called American Trotters, 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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Sport ponies have been enjoyed for hundreds of years in Europe and it was inevitable that their stock would gradually make its way to North America.
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Through selective imports and good breeding practices, the American Shetland pony has made a name for itself in North America as a smart, handsome and versatile pony.
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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 and their mild temperament made them easy to manage.
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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 and the oldest North American breed.
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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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Miniature horses in America come from English and Dutch mine ponies that were imported to the Americas in the 19th century. The small breeds imported were robust and perfect for use in coal mines of the Appalachian mountains.
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Also known as Cow Pony, Buffalo horse, Mustang, Indian pony, Cayuse and Spanish pony, the American Indian horse’s descendants were brought to the Americas by Spanish conquistadors. Many of the animals that were left behind became the feral horses of the US today, while others were adopted and bred by various indigenous tribes.
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The drum horse is a heavy riding horse which has proven to be a versatile, athletic and agreeable mount. They are a relatively new breed to the US, but they have a long and rather distinguished history in the UK.
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American Curly horses are among the only breeds found to be hypoallergenic, like poodles. Those allergic to animal dander do not generally have a reaction to these animals.
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