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A horse turned out in a misty field at first light
Fig. 01 — Turnout at first light. Photograph: Equine Info archive.
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THE STUD BOOK

Twelve breeds on register — select an entry
REGISTERED
Arabian — Arabian Peninsula
Entry № 01 of 12

Arabian

Origin
Arabian Peninsula
Height
14.1–15.1 hh
Temperament
Spirited, intelligent, loyal
Best known for
Endurance, showing, foundation breeding
REGISTERED
Thoroughbred — England
Entry № 02 of 12

Thoroughbred

Origin
England
Height
15.2–17.0 hh
Temperament
Hot, brave, sensitive
Best known for
Racing, eventing, sport
REGISTERED
American Quarter Horse — United States
Entry № 03 of 12

American Quarter Horse

Origin
United States
Height
14.3–16.0 hh
Temperament
Calm, willing, quick
Best known for
Western, ranch, sprint racing
REGISTERED
Friesian — Friesland, Netherlands
Entry № 04 of 12

Friesian

Origin
Friesland, Netherlands
Height
15.0–17.0 hh
Temperament
Gentle, showy, dependable
Best known for
Dressage, driving, film
REGISTERED
Icelandic — Iceland
Entry № 05 of 12

Icelandic

Origin
Iceland
Height
13.0–14.0 hh
Temperament
Hardy, friendly, sure-footed
Best known for
Riding, tölt, trekking
REGISTERED
Norwegian Fjord — Western Norway
Entry № 06 of 12

Norwegian Fjord

Origin
Western Norway
Height
13.1–14.3 hh
Temperament
Calm, willing, clever
Best known for
Driving, riding, therapy
REGISTERED
Andalusian — Andalusia, Spain
Entry № 07 of 12

Andalusian

Origin
Andalusia, Spain
Height
15.0–16.2 hh
Temperament
Noble, sensitive, brave
Best known for
Classical dressage, doma, film
REGISTERED
Appaloosa — Pacific Northwest, USA
Entry № 08 of 12

Appaloosa

Origin
Pacific Northwest, USA
Height
14.2–16.0 hh
Temperament
Willing, independent, tough
Best known for
Western, trail, showing
REGISTERED
Shire — England
Entry № 09 of 12

Shire

Origin
England
Height
16.2–18.0 hh
Temperament
Docile, patient, willing
Best known for
Draught, driving, promotion
REGISTERED
Welsh Pony — Wales
Entry № 10 of 12

Welsh Pony

Origin
Wales
Height
12.0–13.2 hh
Temperament
Bold, clever, kind
Best known for
Children's riding, driving, showing
REGISTERED
Mustang — American West
Entry № 11 of 12

Mustang

Origin
American West
Height
13.2–15.0 hh
Temperament
Hardy, wary, intelligent
Best known for
Trail, western, endurance
REGISTERED
Lipizzaner — Lipica, Slovenia
Entry № 12 of 12

Lipizzaner

Origin
Lipica, Slovenia
Height
14.2–15.2 hh
Temperament
Intelligent, willing, proud
Best known for
Classical dressage, airs above the ground
01 — Arabian · Arabian Peninsula01 — ARABIANARABIAN PENINSULA 02 — Thoroughbred · England02 — THOROUGHBREDENGLAND 03 — American Quarter Horse · United States03 — AMERICAN QUARTER HORSEUNITED STATES 04 — Friesian · Friesland, Netherlands04 — FRIESIANFRIESLAND, NETHERLANDS 05 — Icelandic · Iceland05 — ICELANDICICELAND 06 — Norwegian Fjord · Western Norway06 — NORWEGIAN FJORDWESTERN NORWAY 07 — Andalusian · Andalusia, Spain07 — ANDALUSIANANDALUSIA, SPAIN 08 — Appaloosa · Pacific Northwest, USA08 — APPALOOSAPACIFIC NORTHWEST, USA 09 — Shire · England09 — SHIREENGLAND 10 — Welsh Pony · Wales10 — WELSH PONYWALES 11 — Mustang · American West11 — MUSTANGAMERICAN WEST 12 — Lipizzaner · Lipica, Slovenia12 — LIPIZZANERLIPICA, SLOVENIA
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