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?