horse breeds
Arabian, Clydesdale, Appaloosa
Horse breeds are the distinct varieties of domestic horse, each developed through selective breeding for particular traits—size, speed, temperament, or purpose.
Thoroughbreds were bred for racing, draft horses for pulling heavy loads, Arabians for endurance.
She could identify most horse breeds on sight.
The term also applies to breeding programs: They specialize in rare horse breeds.
- AppaloosaSpotted coat equine breed
- ArabianOf the peninsula
- AndalusianOf southern Spain
- MorganAmerican horse breed
- ClydesdaleScottish heavy draft breed
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