DID YOU KNOW

 There are over 250 breeds of horses in the world

Some of the most popular breeds are:-

Arabian

Appaloosa

Andalusian

Clydesdale

Dutch Warmblood

Friesian

Hackney

Haflinger

Hanoverian

Holsteiner

Irish sport horse

Lipizzaner

Morgan

Mustang

Percheron

Quarter horse

Stock horse

Shetland Pony

Shire

Thoroughbred

Welsh pony

Want to know more about breeds of horses go to the horse breeds page.

a colt is a male horse 3 years and under

a filly is a female horse 3 years and under

a stallion is a male horse  4 years and over

a mare is a female horse 4 years and over

a gelding is a de-sexed male horse

a foal is a baby horse

a weanling is a baby foal that has been weaned from his mother generally at about six months old

a yearling is a horse that is one year old

a broodmare is a girl horse that has had a foal or is in foal

a farrier is the name given to a person who fits shoes on a horse or pony’s hooves

a veterinarian is the name given to a person who looks after sick animals just like your doctor looks after you