Download - Horse Breeds and Uses
Horse Breedsand Uses
What do you know about horse types/breeds and
our uses?
LightBreeds
Light Breeds (Hot blooded)
• 14-2 to 17 hands high
• Weigh 900 - 1400 pounds
• Used primarily for riding, driving, and/or racing.
• Capable of more action and greater speed than draft horses.
• Most common type of horse in the United States
Jobs We Do
Cutting
Roping and working
Jobs We Do (cont.)
Dressage
Jumper
Jobs We Do (cont.)
Racing
Polo
DraftBreeds
Draft Breeds (cold blooded)
• 14-2 to 19 hands high
• Weigh 1400 pounds or more
• Used primarily for exhibition, special attractions, pulling loads and for heavy work.
Jobs We Do
Wagon pulling
Jobs We Do (cont.)
Farm work
Heavy pulling
Ponies
Ponies
• Under 14-2 hands high
• Weigh 500 - 900 pounds
• Used primarily for children’s mounts, harness racing, pleasure riding, parades, and hunting.
MiniatureHorses
Miniature Horses
• Maximum of 34 inches tall
• Used primarily for show in halter and driving.
• Developed in South America
What can the mini horse do?
CartPlowing
wagon
riding halter
Now that you have learned about us and
our uses, Any questions?