Intro
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.
Read more
USA Category
American Mammoth Jack
Intro
The world’s largest breed of ass, the American Mammoth Jack stock was developed in the US through the selective cross breeding of imported European stock with local Native American and Mexican animals.
Read more
American Indian Horse
Intro
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.
Read more
American Drum Horse
Intro
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.
Read more
American Cream Draft Horse
Intro
A relatively new breed, the American Cream Draft is a color breed in the United States. They come from Iowa, originating with a foundation draft mare named Old Granny in 1905.
Read more
American Curly Horse
Intro
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.
Read more
American Albino Horse
Intro
It should be noted that albinism is fatal in equines, a pure albino is a result of lethal white genes from both parents and will rarely live past birth. American Albino (also called American Cream and White) horses are white, but not technically albino genetically.
Read more
