Horse Breeds

Achal Tekkiner - The rare thoroughbred with the shiny coat

The Achal-Tekkiner is a rare, noble breed of horse with exceptional stamina and a shiny coat. Find out all about its origins, husbandry and special features.

Cold-blooded horses: All information on breeds, weight, use & care

Learn all about the fascinating world of cold-blooded horses: from their impressive history and characteristics to well-known breeds.

The American Quarter Horse: The Allarounder from North America

In this article, you will learn all about the American Quarter Horse. We provide an overview of breeding, the special characteristics of this versatile breed and why it is so well suited to western riding and many other disciplines.

Holsteiner horses - elegance and performance from Schleswig-Holstein

Find out all about the Holsteiner horse: origin, characteristics, price and areas of use. Find out why this warmblood breed is so popular.

Paint Horse - The pied western horse in breed portrait

The Paint Horse is one of the best-known pied horse breeds. Find out all about the origin, character, breeding and keeping of these western horses!

Horse Breeds From A to Z

There are an estimated 60 million horses worldwide, belonging to a wide variety of breeds. There are more than 400 different horse breeds in the world, which are divided into the different horse types, pony, warmblood, cold blood and thoroughbred.

Clydesdale - A breed portrait of the famous Budweis horses

The Clydesdale is an impressive Scottish horse breed. Find out more about its origins, character, husbandry and the famous Budweiser Clydesdales.

The pony - Everything you need to know about ponies

What makes ponies so special and what actually distinguishes a pony from a horse? Find out everything about ponies from pony breeds to areas of use and keeping.

Connemara Pony - Origin, character and breeding

Discover the Connemara pony - the versatile riding pony from Ireland, known for its robustness, intelligence and endurance. Find out all about keeping, diseases and areas of use.

Wild horses in Germany - The Dülmen wild horses

The Dülmen wild horses are the last herd of wild horses in Germany. Find out more about their history, their habitat in the Merfelder Bruch and the annual wild horse catch.

The Shire Horse: Size, Weight & Special Characteristics of the Breed

The Shire Horse from England impresses with its size and good nature. Formerly used as a working horse, today it is particularly popular in shows and for leisure.

Knabstrupper - A breed portrait of Pippi Longstocking's horse

The Knabstrupper - the white horse with black spots, known as Pippi Longstocking's little uncle. Discover everything about the origin, keeping, character and appearance of the Danish horse breed.

Fjord horse: The Norwegian horse in breed portrait

The Fjord Horse - a robust and versatile Norwegian horse breed. Find out all about character, attitude, colors, breeding and prices.

The Shetland Pony in breed portrait

The Shetland Pony is one of the oldest pony breeds in the world and impresses with its versatility and robustness.

The Percheron - A portrait of the French cold blood breed

Discover the impressive Percheron horse breed: a powerful French cold-blooded horse known for its strength, versatility and good-natured character. Find out all about its origin, breeding and use.

Arabian horses - The Arabian horse breeds at a glance

Arabian horses are among the oldest and noblest horse breeds in the world. Discover the diversity of Arabian horses, from Arabian thoroughbreds, Shagya Arabians, Anglo-Arabians, Egyptian Arabians and many more. Learn all about their characteristics, areas of use and their fascinating history!

Noriker - A versatile cold-blooded horse from the Alps

Find out all about the Noriker horse breed: history, characteristics, husbandry, breeding lines and its versatile use. Discover this impressive cold-blooded horse from the Alps!

Thoroughbreds: horse breed, history, character, breeding

Anyone who has ever visited the racecourse will be fascinated by the remarkable elegance and breathtaking speed. Unique and majestic: the thoroughbred horse. But thoroughbreds are more than just racehorses.

Falabella - The smallest horse breed in the world

This miniature horse not only impresses with its small size, but also with its friendly nature and versatility. In this article, you will find out everything you need to know about the Falabella Miniature Horse, from its origins to how it is kept and exciting facts.

Trakehner: From soldier horse to versatile athlete

The Trakehner: elegance, versatility and history - discover everything about the oldest German riding horse breed.

The domestic horse: Everything you need to know about breeds, keeping, life expectancy and domestication

The domestic horse (Equus caballus) is the domesticated form of the wild horse and has played an important role in human history, from ancient times to modern equestrian sport.

Haflinger - The fascinating blond all-rounders

Discover everything about the Haflinger: history, breeding goals, competition sport and keeping. Find out why this horse breed is so popular worldwide.

Discover Icelanders: Interesting facts about Icelandic horses and their history

Everything about Icelandic horses: Origin, gaits, care and their importance in Icelandic culture - compact and informative.

Lipizzaner - a horse breed with a majestic tradition

Known as the majestic white stallions of the Spanish Riding School in Vienna, they embody elegance, tradition and centuries-old horsemanship. Find out more about their history and development, as well as their breeding.

Mustang breed portrait: The wild horses of North America

Mustangs are the wild horses of North America, yet they are strictly controlled and captured. In this article, we explain what happens to the horses.

Breed Portrait Tinker: Great Leisure Partners

Are you interested in Tinker horses? This horse breed, also known as Irish Cob, is really something very special.

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