Equine Equs caballus My relatives The name Perissodactyla
Equine Equs caballus
My relatives • The name Perissodactyla means "odd-toed. " This group of ungulates includes horses, tapirs, and rhinos. The name of their order derives from the fact that their middle toe is larger than the others, and the plane of symmetry of the foot passes through it, a condition called mesaxonic
Family Equidae Asses, horses, and zebras • Domestic equids range worldwide; in the wild equids occur mainly in East Africa and the Near East to Mongolia. They inhabit a variety of habitats from lush grasslands and savanna to sandy and stony deserts.
History • Archeological and paleontological evidence indicates that the horse was domesticated about 5, 000 years ago, substantially later than other farm animals. By that time (approximately 3, 000 B. C. E. ), the dog had been our companion for 9, 000 years and we had herded goats, sheep and cattle for upwards of 5, 000 years. The horse came late into our lives but lost no time in transforming us.
Breeds of Horses
Przewalski (sha-val-ski) • The Przewalski horse (Equus przewalski poliakov) is the last remaining wild species of horses. • All other horses are either domesticated or descended from horses which were once domesticated. • Until the mid-1990's the Przewalski was extinct in the wild, exterminated by hunters. • It was originally believed that the Przewalski horse was discovered by the Russian explorer Colonel Przewalski, for whom it is named, in 1881
Appalossa • Originated in U. S. from horses brought from Spain. • They are white over hips and loins with dark spots. Sometimes they are white all over. • The Nez Perce Indian tribe developed the breed in Idaho and Washington.
American Bashkir Curly • Originated in Russia, near the Ural mountains. • Has long silky curly hair. • Hair sheds in summer grows back in winter. • Can be many different colors.
American Mustang • Originated in U. S. from horses brought to New World by Spanish. • Originally came from North Africa. • Used for show and pleasure riding, jumping and as a stock horse. • May be any color.
Arabian • Originated in Arabia • Small, 850 -1100 lbs. • Used for pleasure, showing and as a stock horse. • Colors are bay, gray and chestnut a few are black.
Andalusian • Originated in Spain. • There are very few in the U. S. because Spain did not allow exports. • Used for pleasure, jumping and bullfighting. • Colors are bay, white and gray and black • Cortes brought Andalusians to America for his conquests.
American Cream • Originated in the U. S. • Is a color breedregistered on basis of color. • Used for riding exhibition and as a stock horse.
American Creme and White • Also Known By: American Albino • The original foundation bloodline horses were predominantly organ breeding and stood 15. 2 - 16. 2 hands weighing 1, 100 - 1, 300 lbs. • Versatile, they were used for driving, farming, riding, jumping, dressage and circus routines • must have pink skin and truly white coloring. . . no slight pigmentation of hair allowed, various eye colors common to horses are acceptable including amber and very pale blue and parti-colored.
Gypsy Vanner Known as the Irish cob originated in Ireland the UK. The registry was created here in the US in 1996 by Dennis and Cindy Thompson. The first two fillies to arrive in the US were Bat and Dolly in November of the same year.
Belgian • Originated in Belgium • A draft horse • Weight- 1, 900 to 2, 200 lbs. • Colors bay, chestnut and roan.
Buckskin • Originated in U. S. from Spanish stock. • Is a color breed. • Used for pleasure riding and as a stock horse. • Colors, buckskin, dun and red dun
Chincoteague Pony • Descends from the wild horses on Assateague Island off the coast of Va. And Maryland. • Were brought to Island from mainland by their owners to avoid taxes in the 17 th century • They are pony size 12 -13 hands high, due to poor diet and harsh environment. • Due to large amount of salt in diet they drink twice as much water as other domestic horses. • The large amount of water they drink gives them a bloated look.
Canadian • the Canadian Horse remains the sturdiest and most acclimatized horse in Canada today. • They are tough, strong horses, tolerant of inclement weather conditions, and are extremely “easy keepers”. • Because of these traits, the Canadian Horse is often referred to as “The Little Iron Horse”. • They are characterized by their finely chiseled heads, arched necks, and thick, long, wavy manes and tails – all reminiscent of their Barb and Andalusian ancestry.
Cleveland Bay • Originated in England • Larger horse-1, 1501400 lbs. • Used as a utility horse, pleasure riding and driving. • Color- Solid bay with black legs.
Connemara Pony • Originated in Ireland • Came to U. S. in 1951 • Used for jumping and pleasure riding. • Colors- Roan or chestnut, bay, black, brown, cream, dun or gray.
Clydesdale • Originated in Scotland • Used as a draft horse • Weights between 1, 700 and 1, 900 lbs. • Colors- bay and brown with white markings.
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Galiceno • Originated in Spain • Small breed-12 to 13 hands high. • Used for pleasure riding. • Colors are bay, black, chestnut, dun and brown.
Hackney • Originated in England • Weighs 800 to 1, 200 lbs. • Used as a harness or carriage horse. • Colors-bay, brown or chestnut, with white markings.
Lipizzan • The Lipizzan is noted for his sturdy body, brilliant action and proud carriage as well as his intelligent and docile disposition. Born dark, black-brown, brown or mouse-grey, Lipizzans turn white somewhere between the ages of 6 and 10 • Not a tall horse, averaging between 14. 3 to 15. 3 hands
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Missouri Fox Trotting Horse • Came from the Ozarks in Missouri. • Major use is pleasure riding • Has a fox trot gait • Color is sorrel, usually with white markings.
Morgan • Originated in the New England States, during the late 1700’s. • Used for pleasure riding, and as a stock horse. • Is the foundation breed for many breeds in the U. S. • Colors- bay, black brown and Chestnut.
Morab • Originated in California. • A cross between Morgan and Arabian. • Used for showing , endurance riding and pleasure riding. • Colors-may be any color, but without spots.
Miniature • The American Miniature is a "height" breed; they must measure no more than 34 inches in height at maturity • These little horses have already proved their worth in therapeutic programs for the disabled child or adult, as well as with the aged.
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Mongolian • The Mongolian horse is one of the most important and numerous breeds found among the indigenous horse breeds of China • It is a dual-purpose horse, used primarily for riding and carting, but is also used for meat and milk production • During the grass-growing season, mares are milked 4 -5 times a day, producing 0. 11 lbs of milk each time.
Palomino • Originated in the U. S. from Spanish Stock. • Used for pleasure riding, stock, harness and as a parade horse. • Color-gold- color does not breed true in crosses. Mane and tail are lighter colors.
Paso Fino • The history of this noble animal began in Spain where the chance mix of breeds sparked the seed that became one of the world's finest riding horses. • The basic gaits of the Paso Fino in order of speed are the paso fino, paso corto, and paso largo. They also walk and canter. • The gait itself is evenly spaced, with each foot contacting the ground independently
Percheron • Originated in France • Is a draft horse • Weight 1, 9002, 000 lbs. • Color –bay, brown, chestnut and roan.
Pinto • Originated in the U. S. • Preferred color is ½ white and ½ colored. • Legs are usually white. • 4 -types, stock, pleasure, hunter and saddle.
Pony of the Americas • Originated in U. S. • Color patterns of the Appalossa. • Used for pleasure riding and showing. • From 11 to 13 hands high.
Quarter Horse • Originated in U. S. • First used as a race horse. “quarter miler” • Comes in most colors • Used for pleasure riding, racing, showing and as a stock horse.
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Shetland Pony • Originated in Shetland Islands. • May be any horse color. • Two sizes- less than 10 -3 hands and between 10 -3 and 11 -1 hands high. • Used for pleasure riding by children and for showing and racing.
Spanish Mustang • Originated in U. S. from horses brought to this country from Spain. • Color-may have any the horse colors. • A small horse 13 to 14 -2 hands high. • Used for pleasure riding and as stock and pack horse.
Standardbred • Originated in the U. S. • Colors are bay, black, brown and chestnut. Other colors may accour. • Developed as a harness racing horse
Tennessee Walking Horse • Originated in the U. S. • Colors include sorrel, chestnut, black, bay, brown, white and golden. • Noted for it’s running walk gait. • Used for pleasure riding and showing.
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Thoroughbred • Originated in England. • Development as a race horse began in the 17 th. Century http: // • Colors include bay, brown, and chestnut • Used as a race horse
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Trakehner • Originated in East Prussia. • Name comes from the town in East Prussia were the breed was established. • Large horse 16 -17 hands. • Used as a dressage horse- has elegant movement.
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Welsh (Pony) • Originated in Wales • Ideal for young children • Many uses: work in coal mines, pull chariots, work cattle
References • http: //www. ansi. okstate. edu/breeds/horses/
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