Complete Horse Breeds Directory

Explore our comprehensive guide to horse breeds including wild horses, domestic breeds, ponies, and draft horses. Learn about breed characteristics, origins, temperament, and uses to find the perfect horse for your needs.

🏠 Domestic Breeds

Popular riding horses, sport horses, and family horses bred for specific purposes.

🌿 Wild Horses

Feral horses and truly wild species that roam free in their natural habitats.

🐎 International Breeds

Horse breeds from around the world with unique characteristics and histories.

Akhal-Teke
Turkmenistan β€’ 14.2-16 hands
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Temperament: Spirited and athletic
Primary Use: Racing
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American Saddlebred
United States β€’ 15-16 hands
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Temperament: Spirited and elegant
Primary Use: Show
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Andalusian
Spain β€’ 15.1-16.2 hands
Andalusian

A Spanish breed known for elegance and agility. Often seen in classical dressage and Spanish riding school performances.

Temperament: Intelligent, sensitive, willing
Primary Use: Dressage
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Appaloosa
United States β€’ 14-16 hands
Appaloosa

A spotted horse breed with unique coat patterns. Hardy and versatile, known for distinctive leopard spotting.

Temperament: Independent, intelligent, hardy
Primary Use: Western riding
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Arabian
Middle East β€’ 14.1-15.1 hands
Arabian

One of the oldest and most recognizable horse breeds. Known for endurance, intelligence, and distinctive head shape.

Temperament: Intelligent, spirited, loyal
Primary Use: Endurance
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Belgian
Belgium β€’ 16.2-18 hands
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Temperament: Calm, willing, and strong
Primary Use: Draft
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Brumby
Australia β€’ 14-15 hands
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Temperament: Hardy and intelligent
Primary Use: Riding
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Camargue
France β€’ 13.2-14.3 hands
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Temperament: Hardy and calm
Primary Use: Herding
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Canadian Horse
Canada β€’ 14-16 hands
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Temperament: Versatile and hardy
Primary Use: Riding
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Clydesdale
Scotland β€’ 16-18 hands
Clydesdale

A Scottish draft horse breed famous for feathered legs and gentle temperament. One of the most recognizable horse breeds.

Temperament: Gentle, willing, docile
Primary Use: Draft work
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Connemara
Ireland β€’ 13-15 hands
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Temperament: Hardy and intelligent
Primary Use: Riding
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Dartmoor Pony
England β€’ 11.1-12.2 hands
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Temperament: Hardy and gentle
Primary Use: Riding
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Dutch Warmblood
Netherlands β€’ 15.2-17 hands
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Temperament: Athletic and willing
Primary Use: Show Jumping
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Exmoor Pony
England β€’ 11.1-12.3 hands
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Temperament: Hardy and intelligent
Primary Use: Riding
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Fell Pony
England β€’ 13-14 hands
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Temperament: Hardy and versatile
Primary Use: Riding
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Friesian
Netherlands β€’ 15-17 hands
Friesian

A majestic Dutch breed with flowing manes and tails, always black. Known for elegant movement and powerful build.

Temperament: Gentle, willing, elegant
Primary Use: Dressage
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Gypsy Vanner
Ireland β€’ 13-15.2 hands
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Temperament: Gentle and calm
Primary Use: Driving
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Haflinger
Austria β€’ 13.2-15 hands
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Temperament: Gentle and willing
Primary Use: Riding
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Hanoverian
Germany β€’ 15.3-17 hands
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Temperament: Athletic, intelligent, and trainable
Primary Use: Dressage
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Highland Pony
Scotland β€’ 13-14.2 hands
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Temperament: Hardy and gentle
Primary Use: Riding
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Icelandic Horse
Iceland β€’ 13-14 hands
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Temperament: Hardy and friendly
Primary Use: Riding
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Irish Sport Horse
Ireland β€’ 15.2-17 hands
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Temperament: Athletic and willing
Primary Use: Eventing
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Lipizzaner
Austria β€’ 14.2-16 hands
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Temperament: Intelligent and trainable
Primary Use: Dressage
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Lusitano
Portugal β€’ 15-16 hands
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Temperament: Brave and intelligent
Primary Use: Dressage
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Marwari
India β€’ 14-16 hands
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Temperament: Hardy and loyal
Primary Use: Riding
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Missouri Fox Trotter
United States β€’ 14-16 hands
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Temperament: Gentle and sure-footed
Primary Use: Trail Riding
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Morgan
United States β€’ 14.1-15.2 hands
Morgan

An American breed known for versatility and strong work ethic. Compact yet powerful, with a gentle disposition.

Temperament: Gentle, willing, intelligent
Primary Use: Driving
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Mustang
United States β€’ 14-15 hands
Mustang

The wild horses of the American West, descendants of Spanish horses. Symbol of freedom and independence.

Temperament: Hardy, intelligent, independent
Primary Use: Trail riding
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New Forest Pony
England β€’ 12-14.2 hands
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Temperament: Versatile and friendly
Primary Use: Riding
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Nokota
United States β€’ 14-16 hands
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Temperament: Hardy and intelligent
Primary Use: Ranch Work
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Oldenburg
Germany β€’ 16-17 hands
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Temperament: Calm and trainable
Primary Use: Dressage
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Paint Horse
United States β€’ 14.2-16 hands
Paint Horse

A colorful American breed known for distinctive coat patterns. Friendly and versatile, they excel in western riding.

Temperament: Friendly, intelligent, calm
Primary Use: Western riding
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Paso Fino
Puerto Rico β€’ 13.3-15.2 hands
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Temperament: Spirited and smooth-gaited
Primary Use: Riding
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Percheron
France β€’ 15.1-19 hands
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Temperament: Gentle, willing, and intelligent
Primary Use: Draft
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Peruvian Paso
Peru β€’ 14-15.2 hands
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Temperament: Spirited and smooth-gaited
Primary Use: Riding
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Pony of the Americas
United States β€’ 11.2-14 hands
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Temperament: Gentle and versatile
Primary Use: Youth Riding
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Quarter Horse
United States β€’ 14.3-16 hands
Quarter Horse

America's most popular horse breed, known for its versatility, calm temperament, and explosive speed over short distances.

Temperament: Calm, intelligent, versatile
Primary Use: Western riding
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Rocky Mountain Horse
United States β€’ 14.2-16 hands
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Temperament: Gentle and willing
Primary Use: Trail Riding
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Selle FranΓ§ais
France β€’ 15.3-17 hands
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Temperament: Athletic and willing
Primary Use: Show Jumping
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Shetland Pony
Scotland β€’ 7-11 hands
Shetland Pony

A small, hardy pony breed from Scotland. Despite their size, they are strong and have been used for various tasks.

Temperament: Intelligent, gentle, hardy
Primary Use: Children
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Shire
England β€’ 16-19 hands
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Temperament: Gentle, calm, and willing
Primary Use: Draft
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Standardbred
United States β€’ 14-16 hands
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Temperament: Calm and willing
Primary Use: Harness Racing
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Suffolk Punch
England β€’ 16-17 hands
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Temperament: Energetic and hardworking
Primary Use: Draft
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Tennessee Walking Horse
United States β€’ 15-17 hands
Tennessee Walking Horse

A gaited breed known for its smooth, gliding gait that provides a comfortable ride. Perfect for trail riding.

Temperament: Gentle, calm, willing
Primary Use: Trail riding
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Thoroughbred
England β€’ 15.2-17.2 hands
Thoroughbred

The fastest horse breed in the world, primarily bred for racing. Athletic and spirited, they excel in many equestrian sports.

Temperament: Energetic, athletic, spirited
Primary Use: Racing
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Trakehner
Germany β€’ 15.2-17 hands
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Temperament: Elegant and spirited
Primary Use: Eventing
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Welsh Pony
Wales β€’ 12-14.2 hands
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Temperament: Intelligent and friendly
Primary Use: Riding
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Westphalian
Germany β€’ 15.2-17 hands
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Temperament: Athletic and versatile
Primary Use: Dressage
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