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From Shetland ponies, to the immense draft horses such as the magnificent Clydesdales; there is a breed to suit every need or desire. Horses have been an important part of civilization for centuries.

 

All around the world, the most desired breed characteristics have been encouraged for different purposes. Learn more about some of the many different breeds as we take a closer look at them here on the Horse and Pony Breeds Zone at Helium.

Pony breed: Mongolian

by Rena Sherwood

When talking about Mongolian ponies, listeners may automatically assume you are talking about the Mongolian wild horse, or Przewalski's horse. But Mongolian ponies are not Monglian wild horses. The la...More>
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Pony breed: Highland

by Judy Evans

The Highland pony has its origins in the highlands of Scotland and the Western Isles off the coast. Being at the top end of the pony scale heightwise (14.2hh is the upper limit for Highland ponies) an...More>
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Pony breed: Shetland

by Rena Sherwood

One of the most recognizable and ubiquitous pony breeds in the world, the Shetlandis also thought to be one of the most intelligent. Shetlands have been known to become escape artists and yet have als...More>
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Pony breed: American Shetland

by Angie Pollock

Standing at an average of forty-six inches, the American Shetland Pony is hardy, sure-footed and usually the choice as a child's first horse. The height limit for registered Shetlands has changed over...More>
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Pony breed: Chincoteague

by Amanda Geci

Chincoteague/Assateague Ponies originate from the Atlantic barrier island of Assateague Island. Chincoteague Ponies are the ponies on the Virginia side of Assateague Island. Assateague Ponies are the ...More>
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Pony breed: New Forest

by Judy Evans

The New Forest pony frequents the forest in south west Hampshire, southern England and is one of England's native pony breeds, often referred to as mountain and moorland ponies.The New Forests have ha...More>
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Horse breed: The Kiger mustang

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Horse breed: Arabian


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by Donna Sabatine

Arabian Horses “As old as time itself, and as swift as its passing shadows” are words used to describe the Arabian horse in the well known reference book The Classic Arabian, written by fa...More>
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Horse breed: Thoroughbred

by Barbaraanne Helberg

Eclipse, the great English Thoroughbred champion who was foaled in 1764 and unbeaten in 18 career races, passed bloodline genes to ninety percent of today's American racing Thoroughbreds. The Ame...More>
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Comments (1 to 7 of 7)

Linda Ann Nickerson
Sep 23, 09 at 02:05 PM
Nice zone! Just linked to this from ON HORSES: THE MANE COURSE, my Helium zone for horse lovers.
Tina Hartley
Apr 20, 09 at 04:29 AM
Judy, let me thank YOU for the great horse and pony articles! :) Raven, thank you. The availability of beautiful horse pictures is part of what makes my Horse zones so much fun to work on!
Raven Lebeau
Apr 17, 09 at 09:19 PM
Nicely laid out, and very cute photos!
Judy Evans
Apr 16, 09 at 08:20 AM
Good information here on some of the more obscure breeds. Keep up the great work.
Tina Hartley
Apr 11, 09 at 03:21 AM
Thank you, ladies! Ethel, keep working on her :) we need more horse folk on Helium!
Sarah Bedrick
Apr 08, 09 at 05:44 PM
Looking good Tina!
Ethel Smith
Apr 06, 09 at 07:04 PM
Nice zone Tina. I have been trying to persuade a friend who has a couple of poines to join Helium to no avail. Glad you have done this zone as she has not :) Interesting

by Judy Evans

The Russian Heavy Draft horse had its origins in the Ukraine around the 1860s. At the time, a faster, smaller, more economical draft animal was required. However these qualities needed to be achieved ...More>
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by Judy Evans

What could be more majestic than a jet black, gleaming Shire standing 19hh with a white blaze and flashing white legs? The answer is easy: a TEAM of jet black, gleaming Shires with blazes and a great ...More>
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Likely the most famous modern day draft horses;

The Budweiser Clydesdales

by Kate Manning

The Clydesdale is the gentle giant of the equine world. As one of the most recognizable breeds of horses, they are most notable for their sheer size, ability to shoulder heavy work and very calm tempe...More>
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by Linda Ann Nickerson

THE GENTLE GIANTFrom Medieval times, the Percheron has been a warhorse and a workhorse, performing both tasks with gentle grace, firm faithfulness, and a mighty motor.Originated in the LaPerche Valle...More>
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